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2022 Lincoln Navigator

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Navigator.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2022 Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV powered by a 10-speed automatic transmission (S10) that achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 city, 23 highway, and 19 combined mpg, requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil for maintenance; with 20 total owner complaints logged for this model year and 14 recalls issued, the Navigator's complaint history spanning 1997 to 2027 reveals that while earlier model years like 1998 recorded as many as 209 complaints, this generation sits well below historical peaks, and the notably low complaint count of just 6 in the most recent tracked year suggests meaningful improvements in overall reliability and build quality across the model's evolution.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-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.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 800 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 94R - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size285/45R22/XL 114HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 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.

5.3–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2022 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
2020Black Label 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.50 sec450 hp4x4
2020Black Label 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.50 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

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, 75W-85 · Synthetic · ATF in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 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 Oil75W-85 · Synthetic · ATF
Differential Gear Oil Capacity9.75" Ring Gear
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugFill: 35.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.03" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityYN-33-A
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity6.08 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

RPM44.0-73.0 rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.059" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 60°37 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 12,500 miTie Rod (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 2022 Navigator sits at a notable inflection point in the current generation: owner complaints have declined steadily from the 2019 peak of 69 to just 20 in 2022, yet recall activity reached a generation-high 14 campaigns, up from 12 in 2021 and nearly double the 2019 level of eight. Technical service bulletins remain elevated at 176, though below the 2020 peak of 191, while investigations have stayed at zero since 2020. The complaint profile shows only scattered reports — three each for "Unknown Or Other" and electrical system, with single entries for gasoline fuel system and a combined unknown/service brakes category — plus three crash complaints and one fire complaint, though the data does not specify root causes. By 2023, recalls dropped to eight and complaints fell to six, suggesting many 2022 campaigns address early-production issues. The high recall count indicates aggressive manufacturer remediation, but the declining complaint trajectory and low post-2022 figures imply improving reliability. For a used buyer, 2022 is a reasonable choice provided all 14 recalls are verified complete, as the data shows the model year benefiting from subsequent corrections.

14
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
176
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
20
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System3
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Structure1
Fuel/Propulsion System,Visibility/Wiper,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel System, Gasoline,Electrical System,Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V193000Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake ControlReported 25/03/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric… Remedy: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer…

22V455000Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareReported 24/06/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight control module software and recalibrate the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2022. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 176 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 2022 Navigator take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QSP, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Navigator have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 14 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.