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2023 Lincoln Navigator

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Navigator.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2023 Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission (S10) and requires 6.0 quarts of engine oil with a 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity rating, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined; this model year represents a significant turning point in the Navigator's reliability trajectory, as owner complaints dropped to just 6 total—the lowest recorded in the model's history spanning 1997 to 2027—with the top complaint areas being the electrical system and back over prevention, though the vehicle has also been subject to 8 recalls, indicating that while complaint frequency has improved substantially, ongoing manufacturer attention to certain systems remains part of the model's ownership experience.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size275/55R20 113HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Optional: 9.5, 9.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.8 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76.4 in
Wheelbase122.4 in
Curb weight5855 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 67.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 23 / 19 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.

5.1–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2025 Black Label
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Black Label 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.90 sec440 hp4x4
2022Black Label 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.40 sec440 hp4x4
2022Black Label 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.50 sec440 hp4x4
2021Black Label 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.80 sec450 hp4x4
2025Black Label 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.70 sec440 hp4WD
2025Reserve 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.70 sec440 hp4WD
2025Reserve 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.50 sec14.20 sec440 hp4WD
2025L Black Label 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec440 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.0 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic
Engine Coolant Capacity15.96 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE 0W
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.9 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts4
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugRear Diff: 38.0 ft-lbs
Differential Fill PlugFront Diff: 18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug35.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug TypeSP-596
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityYN-33-A
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity6.1 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27.0; Rear: 26.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.0
Minimum Pad Thickness0.059" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.280
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install all bearing caps and bolts followed by all mega caps and bolts. Step 25.9 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°17 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 60°37 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.75 ft.lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°, Step 6: M6 Bolt: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 7: New Studs: 9.614.75 ft.lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°; Side Bolts: Step 1: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°; Support Brace: Step 1: 20.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 225°20 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 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 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2023 Lincoln Navigator records only 6 NHTSA complaints, 8 recalls, 0 investigations, and 140 TSBs, placing it at a low point for owner-reported problems in the modern generation: complaints are down from 20 in 2022 and 30 in 2021, and well below the 49–69 range seen in 2018–2019. Recall volume also eases compared with the 2020–2022 stretch, when recalls ranged from 12 to 14, though 2023 still carries 8 recalls and is therefore not problem-free. The small complaint file is concentrated in electrical-system categories, including two electrical/back-over-prevention entries plus single reports for exterior lighting and electrical/engine; the data does not specify a common root cause, and there are zero crash or fire complaints. Relative to 2024 and 2025, which show slightly higher complaint counts and similar recall tallies, the 2023 model sits near the cleaner end of the current-generation arc. Given the declining complaints and reduced recall activity, the 2023 Navigator looks like a comparatively sound used-luxury-SUV buy, provided a buyer verifies all open recalls are completed and reviews the service history.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
140
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Electrical System,Back Over Prevention2
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System,Engine1
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V128000Power Train:Axle AssemblyReported 24/02/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture. Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge…

23V420000Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other ManualReported 09/06/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The… Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 140 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-23092026-07-02Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
HUD-26.01 Navigator2026-06-24Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: -Shows trailer brake settings when pressing the brake pedal…
ITRM-26.B04 Navigator2026-06-05Electrical System26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may…
SYNC-26.2.8.3 Navigator2026-06-02Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: -Privacy robustness updates -Resolves various user…

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 2023 Navigator take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-Q1SP, XO-5W30-Q1FS; Temperatures below -22°F many use SAE 0W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Navigator have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Navigator get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.