The 2011 Lincoln Navigator, the well-to-do cousin of the Ford Expedition, features a couple of tweaks as it continues to set itself up as a rival to the Cadillac Escalade in the large luxury sports utility vehicle market.
Ford, which owns Lincoln, strives to tone down the Navigator’s reputation as a gas-hungry rig with changes that are expected to carry over to some of its other models, including the Ford F-150 truck. Powered by a 5.4-liter V8 engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Navigator puts out 300 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque. Ford engineers developed a technology that regulates gas consumption by using aggressive deceleration fuel shut-off, requiring no extra effort by the driver and saving on fuel.
The Navigator’s EPA-estimated fuel efficiency is expected to improve. Last year, the Navigator was pegged to get 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway in rear-wheel-drive versions. The engine burns either E85-ethanol fuel or unleaded gas.
Lincoln also plans to offer a 4.4-liter V8 diesel as an option in the 2011 Navigator in another nod to improved gas mileage. That engine is similar to a 3.6-liter turbodiesel used in European Jaguars and Land Rovers, and estimates are that it, besides generating almost 10 percent more horsepower, will increase fuel efficiency by another 20 percent.
As usual, the 2011 Navigator will be packed with high-end standard fare. Heated and cooled front seats, 18-inch machined aluminum wheels, a rear-view camera, power liftgate, rain-sensing wipers, perimeter anti-theft alarm and a 14-speaker audio system with Sirius satellite radio are a few of the items on the list. The navigation system uses the Sirius Travel Link program, which provides access to all sorts of information, from traffic data to weather reports to fuel options. Ford’s MyKey technology lets parents limit the vehicle’s speed and speaker volume.
The Elite package of options includes a moonroof, a rear-seat entertainment system and an upgraded navigation system. A Monochrome Limited Edition package features unique badging as well as body-color exterior accents, including a lower grille.
Reviewers have raised issues with the Navigator’s engine in the past, some finding it underpowered. The experts tend to praise the vehicle for its looks and especially for being roomy - for both passengers and cargo - and offering a comfortable ride.
The Navigator comes in a couple of trims, the Navigator Base and the Navigator L, which is about 15 inches longer than the standard. Both are available with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The Base trim, with RWD, can pull about 9,000 pounds when set up with a heavy-duty towing package. The Navigator L is good for 8,700 pounds.
The 2011 Lincoln Navigator again ranks highly when it comes to safety. Its safety features include four-wheel disc ABS, a post-collision safety system, traction and stability control and a full complement of airbags.
I have clicking where the blend door actuator goes behind the radio in the dashboard on my 2011 Lincoln Navigator but it's not the actuator. I replaced the actuator but it still clicks. I removed the actuator and turned the truck on and the clicking occurs, even without the actuator! Does this mean the blend door is stuck? How do I unstick it?
What is the height of the cargo area?
I have a new battery that installed 3 months ago. The car was driven for a couple of weeks then parked for two and a half months. As expected, the battery is completely dead. I have access to a Sears Platinum Battery Charger. What is the best way to charge the battery, because when I try to charge it the charger says "Check Batt". I know its dead, but it is a new battery and should take a charge. What should I do?
I have a 2011 Lincoln navigator and after it warms up it idles low when I come to a stop it tries to shut off spitting and sputtering then the lifters are noisy.. please help
Looking to replace the 2nd row middle console with a seat. Stone Leather. Anybody willing to trade or have this seat for sale??
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.5 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.1 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: rubber · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Lower body step rails: power-retractable · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: puddle lamps
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: black
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: power · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: polished aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · CD changer: 6 · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.5 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.1 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: second row · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73
Engine
Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Lower body step rails: power-retractable · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Running boards: body color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: puddle lamps
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: black
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires
Diameter: 18 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Wheels
Width: 8.5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.5 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.1 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: adjustable pedals · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time w/ on demand setting · Axle ratio: 3.73
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Lower body step rails: power-retractable · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: black
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: power · Upholstery: leather
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: polished aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.5 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.1 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: rubber · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time w/ on demand setting · Axle ratio: 3.73
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Lower body step rails: power-retractable · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Running boards: body color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: black
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 20 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires
Diameter: 20 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: polished aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front