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2012 Lincoln Navigator

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

16L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,030

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2016183 · manufacturer campaign 16S19

26 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2012 · F-150 2011–2012 · Mustang 2012 · Navigator 2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission may experience an intermittent loss of the Transmission Output-shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) signal to the Power Control Module. This could potentially cause an unintended downshift into first gear, which depending on vehicle speed at the time of the downshift, may cause the rear tires to slide or lock up until the vehicle slows. This may result in a loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module with updated software.

17,900 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2012149 · manufacturer campaign 12C23

1 May 2012

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2012 · F-150 2011–2012 · Mustang 2012–2013 · Navigator 2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly manufactured Transmission Range Sensor. In some instances, when the shift lever is placed in the "R" position, signal may not be provided to the electronic transmission range indicator "PRNDL" for "R" illumination and/or for backup lamp activation. Should the backup lamps fail to illuminate, the driver's intentions to reverse may not be conveyed clearly to other motorists and/or pedestrians, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Transmission Range Sensor.

1,125 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2012028 · manufacturer campaign 12C22

30 January 2012

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2012 · Navigator 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the second row right-hand seat may have been manufactured incorrectly. Improper weld penetration between the head restraint guide sleeve tube and the seat back frame could allow the headrest to fail during a rear-end vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame for the second row right-hand seat.

9 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 17% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
368 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2012 Lincoln Navigator. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Lincoln Navigator get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Lincoln Navigator at 16 L/100 km combined, emitting 368 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Lincoln Navigator for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,030 in fuel, producing roughly 6,006 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.