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2015 Lincoln Navigator

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Navigator.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Lincoln Navigator is a full-size SUV paired with an Automatic (S6) transmission, rated by the EPA at 16/22/18 mpg and calling for 5W-30 engine oil with a 6.0-quart capacity. In owner-reported reliability data spanning 1997 through 2027, the 2015 model logged 21 total complaints and 4 recalls, with the Electrical System cited as the top complaint area. Against the model line's historical peak of 209 complaints in 1998 and a low of 6 in 2023, the 2015 Navigator sits well below the worst years and represents a comparatively moderate complaint profile within the Navigator's broader reliability history.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire sizeP265/70R17 BSW/OWLOEM · verified
Wheel / rimee Safety Certification Label on driver door jamb inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length207.5 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height78.3 in
Wheelbase118.9 in
Curb weight6069 lb
Track (front / rear)66.9 / 67.3 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 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.

6.2–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2015 Reserve EcoBoost
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
2007Ultimate 5.4L V88.30 sec16.30 sec300 hp4x4

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 engine oil, SAE 80W · SAE 80W · SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. 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 Fluid Capacity13.0 Dry fill
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity3.0 pt
Differential Gear OilSAE 80W · SAE 80W · SAE 75W · Synthetic
Engine Coolant Capacity16.5
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.7-3.1

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)34.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.8 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall new studs: 8.8 ft/lbs; 2nd step:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 22.0; Rear: 24.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 18.0; Rear: 18.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront and rear: 76.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts85.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Type12405
Spark Plug Gap0.027-0.037 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing Acceptable VarianceNot adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMNot adjustable rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity44.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypePAG
Oil Capacity7.1 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca
Optional BCI Cranking Performance750 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test16.0 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16.0 psi
RPM51-73 @ idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance1.0-2.0 ohms
Engine Oil PressureMinimum 30 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1,500 Hot rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 30.0; Rear: 28.0 /; Front: 27; Rear: 28
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 184.0; Rear: 140.0 /; Front: 184; Rear: 140
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 13.5; Rear: 13.3 /
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.079 in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 0.787
Solid Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.004-0.015
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.259
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.004-0.015

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions. · Install the camshaft caps, oil tube and the bolts.

16.0
245 degrees45 degrees
3Loosen all bolts completely
46.0
545 degrees45 degrees
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 Step 2180 degrees
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur. · After installation of each piston, connecting rod, rod cap and bolts, rotate the crankshaft to verify smooth operation. · Install the connecting rod cap and the new bolts.

117.0
232.0
390 degrees90 degrees
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
189.0. Step 290 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep If the cylinder head is replaced, a new secondary timing chain tensioner will need to be installed. · Install the cylinder head and the new bolts.

114.7
226.0
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
545 degrees45 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt threads with clean engine oil. · Bolts 1-8

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
226.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
545 degrees; Bolt 945 degrees
17.4 ft. lbs.7.4 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
145
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Tighten the main bearing bolts.

124.0
2135 degrees; Install the new main bearing cap side bolts.135 degrees
133.0
290 degrees90 degrees
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten bolts 1-9 and 11-14 to 14.75, then rotate an additional 45 degrees. Step 2: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to 7.4, then rotate an additional 45 degrees. Step 3: Tighten bolt 10 to 20 Nm 14.75, then rotate an additional 90 degrees.45 degrees

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 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 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · 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.

In the Lincoln Navigator’s federal record, complaints stayed low through the early 2000s and began to rise after 2010. For the target year 2015, the data show 21 complaints, 4 recalls, no investigations, and 70 technical service bulletins. This complaint total is higher than the 17 recorded in 2014 but lower than the 25 seen in 2016 and the continued increase evident through 2022. Recall activity in 2015 matches that of 2016 and exceeds the zero‑recall years of 2010‑2014, while investigations were absent in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Given that 2015 sits at the onset of an upward trend in complaints and recalls yet still records fewer issues than many later model years, it represents a relatively safer choice among recent used Navigators, though buyers should anticipate the higher service activity observed in subsequent years.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
70
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
21
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 21 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System,Visibility2
Engine2
Power Train2
Seats1
Steering1
Electrical System,Visibility,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V648000Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/MotorReported 26/08/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail. Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the…

25V091000Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:ExteriorReported 14/02/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit. Remedy: Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 70 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25N152026-01-05Visibility/WiperCertain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For…
25N152025-12-22Unknown Or OtherCertain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…

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 2015 Navigator take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil; Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP; CXO-5W30-LSP12, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Navigator have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Navigator get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.