DecodedCars2027 Lincoln Navigator
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 18 combined · 16 city / 23 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 16% below the 2027 standard SUV average of 21.5 MPG.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 26 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 Lincoln Navigator is a standard SUV offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 16% worse than the 2027 standard SUV average of 21.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2027
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 Navigator — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 Navigator →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 18 | -16% | $3,700 | 481 |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 17 | -12% | $3,950 | 523 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Lincoln Navigator.
Similar 2027 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Lincoln Navigator (this car) | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Land Rover Range Rover | 22 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2027 BMW X5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Land Rover Defender | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Cadillac Escalade | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Volvo XC90 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights · Feb 20, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Not every 2027 Lincoln Navigator is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2027 Lincoln Navigator in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other Navigator years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Navigator | 17 | 209.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Navigator | 17 | 209.8 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 13 |
| 2024 Navigator | 18 | 209.8 in | Not rated | 7 | 16 |
| 2023 Navigator | 19 | 209.8 in | Not rated | 8 | 7 |
| 2022 Navigator | 19 | 209.8 in | Not rated | 14 | 21 |
| 2021 Navigator | 18 | 209.8 in | ★★★★★ | 12 | 33 |
| 2020 Navigator | 19 | 209.8 in | ★★★★★ | 13 | 32 |
| 2019 Navigator | 19 | 209.8 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 85 |
| 2018 Navigator | 19 | 209.8 in | ★★★★★ | 12 | 52 |
| 2017 Navigator | 17 | 207.5 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 32 |
| 2016 Navigator | 18 | 207.5 in | Not rated | 4 | 25 |
| 2015 Navigator | 18 | 207.5 in | Not rated | 4 | 21 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lincoln. How we calculate this →