2004 Lincoln Navigator Review
Price Estimate:Â $1,924 - $3,106





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Lots of room for passengers and cargo, handles well for its size, stylish interior, smooth drivetrain, extensive list of luxury features.
Cons
- A few low-grade interior materials, V8 runs out of steam too quickly, some confusing controls, outdated navigation system.
What’s new
The Navigator is now available in just two trim levels -- Luxury and Ultimate. Vehicles equipped with the Audiophile stereo now include separate tweeters for better sound quality. New safety features include a tire-pressure monitoring system as standard equipment and a Roll Stability Control feature (to help prevent rollover incidents) for the Advance Trac system. Sirius Satellite Radio is a new dealer-installed option.
Edmunds says
A spacious and stylish full-size luxury SUV, but the Escalade is more powerful and the Lexus LX 470 more refined.
For sale nearby
11 listings
- 201,115 miles
- 2 accidents, 6 owners, rental vehicle
- 8cyl automatic
- Drive And Go (310 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Hickory, NC
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 5LMFU28R64LJ12361
Stock: J12361
Certified Pre-Owned: No- New ListingPhotos not available
- 172,491 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 8cyl automatic
- C and L Auto Sales (322 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Decatur, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 5LMFU28RX4LJ10581
Stock: J10581
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-09-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator Luxury Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.17 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$393/mo  for Navigator Luxury
Navigator Luxury
vs
$230/mo
Avg. Large SUV
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Lincoln Navigator Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(22%)
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Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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3.13 out of 5 starsSad, 02/20/2010
2004 Lincoln Navigator Luxury 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
I have owned my navi for 4 years now. We bought it with 30k miles and LOVED the car. The bells and whistles were amazing, it was a top of the line luxury SUV. Once my car hit 70k miles it fell apart!! Break Line ($900), plugs ($1100), transmission ($2000), air suspension twice ($1500), cadillac converters ($3000) and the mirrors no longer fold in and the rear window whipper doesn't … work anymore. I am so tired of putting money into this car. If you get one make sure you buy the extended warranty. These cars are know for having big problems. Now I'm upside down not only from the all the work I had done but now the dealership doesn't want to give me what my loan pay off is.... SADDENED
2004 nav problems
3.5 out of 5 starsricksan, 03/01/2011
2004 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
hi.
just wanted to let everyone know the problems we have had with our 2004 nav we purchased in 2006 with 35k miles.
1. sunroof drains clogged and rain water leaked to fuse block...$1000.00 replace fuse block.
2.
sunroof would not shut.
track and motor needed replacing...$1700.00
3.
rear ac fan making flapping sound
4.
driver door lock/unlock button does not work
5.
outside mirror switch … to fold mirrors in stopped working
6.
tire pressure sensor went bad $120.00
7.
ac only blows cold for a while then goes hot on hot days.
8.
power running boards are possessed!
only work when they want to.
END RESULT..I STILL ENJOY OWNING THE NAV BUT IT IS A MONEY PIT!!
linclon
2.88 out of 5 starsmomo16, 03/30/2011
2004 Lincoln Navigator Luxury Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
the car has a lot of problems.the first one is the engine coils have to be replaced on a regular basis,the air suspention goes bad,most electical accessories go bad the car is a ticking time bomb.
Ford POS in drag......
1.13 out of 5 starsblacklumix, 06/28/2013
2004 Lincoln Navigator Luxury 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
6 out of 8 ignition coils went bad $250 per cyl;
serpentine tensioner went bad $310;
muffler sound deadener shot;
trailer hitch rusting;
rear hatch paint bubbled at 50,001 miles;
rear heating/ac fan makes "popping" sound;
air suspension not sounding right...
CD player not working right....
and now, at 77,024 miles
transmission just went bad - est repair $2000.
For a vehicle we mainly … drive to and from work and Costco, this so called top of the line gas guzzling beast should not have these kinds of problems at 77,000 miles. Ford should be ashamed. Instead, there is nothing they can do because it's "out of warranty" and they're "sorry you feel" like you were ripped off. No they are not sorry!
2004 Navigator Highlights
Luxury
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $48,965 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $393/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.9 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Navigator include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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