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2007 Lincoln Navigator

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Navigator.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2007 Lincoln Navigator is an SUV equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and an engine requiring 7.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil, returning an EPA fuel economy of 12 city, 17 highway, and 14 combined mpg. Its 45 documented owner complaints—primarily concerning hydraulic service brakes alongside two recalls—outline specific mechanical focal points for researchers. When viewed against the model's entire complaint history spanning 1997 to 2027, this year sits well below the 1998 peak of 209 complaints, signaling a moderately reliable standing rather than a historically troubled one.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/17/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 ex. Climate Seats · 650 ex. Climate Seats CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 ex. Climate Seats · 650 ex. Climate Seats CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255-70R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length208.3 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height78.3 in
Wheelbase118.9 in
Curb weight6069 lb
Track (front / rear)66.9 / 67.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 17 / 14 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Navigator of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.30 sec — 2007 Ultimate
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007Ultimate 5.4L V88.30 sec16.30 sec300 hp4x4
2015Reserve EcoBoost 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.20 sec14.90 sec380 hp4x4
2015Reserve EcoBoost 3.5L twin-Turbo V66.20 sec14.80 sec380 hp4x4
2015Reserve EcoBoost 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.50 sec15.10 sec380 hp4x4
2016L Reserve EcoBoost 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.50 sec14.90 sec380 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.2 Pints, Rear
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.2 Pints, Rear
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub20 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub254 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing10

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityLess auxiliary A/C, 1.38. With auxiliary A/C, 2.06. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65 ex. Climate Seats
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 ex. Climate Seats cca
Optional BCI Group Number65 w/ Climate Seats

Service checks

Pressure Test13-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-195 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)35-45
RPM28-45 @ Idle rpm
Engine Oil Pressure40-125 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2500 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs / 41 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle140 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.086 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.259 in / 0.748 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified oil

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.41.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (lubricate) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Lincoln Navigator sits at a relatively low point in the complaint and recall arc of its generation. Complaints dropped to 45 from 60 in 2006 and from a peak of 127 in 2003, while TSBs fell to 27—the lowest in the early 2000s—indicating that many earlier issues had been addressed. Recalls remained modest at two, and there were no federal investigations, contrasting with the spike in recalls and TSBs seen in later model years (e.g., 2018 onward). The top complaint areas—service brakes, structure, fuel system, and electrical system—along with four fire complaints, suggest specific but not widespread problems. Compared to the volatile early 2000s and the high-complaint late 2010s, 2007 represents a stable midpoint. This makes it a reasonable buy if you prioritize lower reported issues, but a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the brake and fuel systems is advisable.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
27
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
45
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
Structure4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Electrical System4
Unknown Or Other3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V058000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 05/02/2008

FORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. THE DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERIOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

08V057000Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel RailReported 05/02/2008

FORD IS RECALLING 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, AND MY 2007 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER HOSE MAY CONTAIN WEAK AREAS. AS A RESULT, THE HOSE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 24-21882024-07-24WheelsThis article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to…
SSM 519092023-09-07Power TrainWhen performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV…
SSM 515362023-04-04StructureFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis…
TSB 22-22192022-06-21Power TrainSome 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped…
TSB 20-23072020-10-16Electrical SystemSome 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Navigator take?

7.0 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Navigator have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Navigator get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 17 highway / 14 combined mpg.