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2012 Lincoln Navigator

3 open recalls

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Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Power train

An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 153,581 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V248000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Exterior lighting

If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse â“r┠position and the vehicleâ’s transmission does go in reverse, the â“r┠may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate.

102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 â“lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.┠these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 10,500 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V190000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.

202, "head restraints." these vehicles may have inadequate welds on the head restraint support brackets for the second row, right-hand seat.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 569 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V034000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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