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2016 Lincoln Navigator

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Navigator.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Lincoln Navigator is an SUV featuring an S6 automatic transmission and an engine requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil, delivering an EPA-rated fuel economy of 16/22/18 mpg. This model year recorded four recalls and 25 total owner complaints, with visibility emerging as the primary area of concern. Within the model's 1997-2027 history, this performance positions the 2016 version well below the 1998 peak of 209 complaints but above the 2023 low of six.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182016

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.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 600 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 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/55R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; OPTIONAL: NA 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
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

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.

6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2016 L Reserve EcoBoost
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016L Reserve EcoBoost 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.50 sec14.90 sec380 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
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 75W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 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 Capacity13.1
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 80W · SAE 75W
Engine Coolant Capacity18.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall new studs: 8.8 ft/lbs; 2nd step:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts85.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 20.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 184.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.50-2.75 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number65

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27; Rear: 28 /; Front: 27; Rear: 28
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 184; Rear: 140 /; Front: 184; Rear: 140
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .1.259 Use; Rear: .771
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

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 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)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (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 Assembly (drain & 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 2016 Lincoln Navigator sits near the beginning of its generation's federal-record arc, with 25 complaints, 4 recalls, 0 investigations, and 119 TSBs. Compared with 2015, complaints rose slightly from 21 and TSBs jumped from 70, while recalls held steady at 4; the following years show a clear upward trend, with complaints climbing to 30 in 2017, 49 in 2018, and 69 in 2019, and recalls reaching 10 in 2018. Across the generation, the federal record indicates relatively low early activity that escalated through 2018–2019 before tapering in later years, placing 2016 on the quieter side of the curve. Reported complaint categories for 2016 were led by visibility and service brakes (4 each), followed by back-over prevention (3) and unknown/other (2), with one fire complaint and no crash complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Given its lower complaint volume, no investigations, and modest recall count before the sharper increases of 2017–2019, the 2016 Navigator appears to be a comparatively favorable used-year choice within this generation.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
119
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
25
Owner complaints
0 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 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility4
Service Brakes4
Back Over Prevention3
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Visibility,Back Over Prevention1
Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V150000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power AssistReported 11/03/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from… Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 119 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…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…

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 2016 Navigator take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 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.