Lincoln Navigator

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Lincoln Navigator

Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	1998–present
Assembly	Wayne, Michigan
Class	Full-size luxury SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Layout	FR layout/All wheel drive
Related	Ford Expedition
Similar	Cadillac Escalade Infiniti QX56 Lexus LX

The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV produced by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company. Introduced in 1998, the Navigator was one of the first full-size luxury SUVs. It is the largest luxury SUV made by the Ford Motor Company with its chief competitor being the Cadillac Escalade. The price point for the Navigator ranges from $46,000 to $67,000. The Navigator is Lincoln's first all wheel drive vehicle.

1 First generation
2 Second generation
3 Third generation
4 External links

[edit] First generation

First generation

Production	1998–2002
Engine	5.4 L Triton SOHC V8 5.4 L InTech DOHC V8
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	119.0 in (3023 mm)
Length	204.8 in (5202 mm)
Width	79.9 in (2029 mm)
Height	75.2 in.
Fuel capacity	30 US gal.

The 1998 Navigator was one of the first luxury SUVs. It introduced the concept of the American luxury SUV, competing at first with only the Cadillac Escalade. Essentially a luxurious Ford Expedition with a more powerful engine, more luxury features and better trimmed interior including higher quality leather, fine wood, and extensive carpeting, its humble truck roots could be easily spotted, however. The Navigator had the same user-friendly dashboard layout as the Expedition and F-150. Competitors from Cadillac and GMC with the Denali Series quickly followed. Much like the Cadillac Escalade, the Navigator found a spot with celebrities and the customized SUV scene.

Upgrades came just one year later with a more powerful DOHC InTech engine and power-operated pedals. This new engine produces 300 horsepower and 355 ft·lbf torque. More luxury features appeared in 2000, including a satellite navigation system, cooled/heated front seats and reverse sensing system as well as side impact airbags. No more major changes were made in 2001, and the Navigator was redesigned after 2002.

[edit] Second generation

Second generation

Production	2003–2006
Engine	5.4 L InTech DOHC V8 5.4 L Ford Triton engine 3-valve SOHC V8
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	118.8 in (3018 mm)
Length	206.0 in (5232 mm) 2003-04 207.5 in (5270 mm) 2005-06
Width	80.2 in (2037 mm)
Height	77.8 in (1976 mm)
Fuel capacity	28 US gal

The Navigator was redesigned in 2003. Compared to the previous generation, the interior of the redesigned Navigator has been redesigned so it would feel more comfortable to luxury car buyers. For instance, the Navigator no longer shared the dashboard layout of the Expedition and F-150. It had a higher-class dashboard consisting of fake satin nickel trim and real wood inserts. The optional navigation system was now integrated with the audio system controls to save space. Some ingenious features debuted with this redesign, including power-deployable running boards that deploy when a side door is opened, a power liftgate, and a power folding third row seat. Also included with the ultimate model was HID headlights.

Tire-pressure monitoring was made standard for 2004, with Roll Stability Control an option, and the mid-level Premium trim line was deleted. Along with a light facelift the powertrain was revised for 2005, with the DOHC 5.4 L V8 being replaced by a new SOHC 3-valve, driving the wheels through a new ZF Friedrichshafen AG-sourced 6-speed automatic transmission. HID headlights went from being standard equipment to optional on the Ultimate model. The stability system was now standard on all models. An Elite package for the Ultimate trim includes a voice-activated touch screen DVD based Navigation system, THX audio system, rear-seat entertainment DVD player, and HID headlights for 2006, the last year of this generation.

Years	Trim	Engine	Power	Torque
2003–2004	Luxury Premium Ultimate	5.4 L InTech DOHC V8	300 hp (224 kW)	355 ft·lbf (481 N·m)
2005–2006	Luxury Ultimate	5.4 L InTech SOHC V8	300 hp (224 kW)	365 ft·lbf (495 N·m)

[edit] Third generation

Third generation

Production	2007–present
Engine	5.4 L InTech SOHC V8
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	119.0 in 131 in (L)
Length	208.4 in 223.3 in (L)
Width	79.7 in
Height	78.3 in 78.1 in (L)

2007 Lincoln Navigator L

]The 2007 Navigator was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2006. It is joined by a long wheelbase Navigator L comparable to the Cadillac Escalade ESV. The L model is 14.7 in (373 mm) longer than the standard Navigator.

The new Navigator sports a large chromed grille and "power dome" hood to emphasize its size and power. An independent suspension debuted in the second generation Navigator. However, the 2007 model has a greatly improved design that will cause the new Navigator to ride even better than the vehicle it replaces. For 2007, the power liftgate motor switched from overhead arms to a side arm to improve headroom for 3rd row occupants. For the first time, a power tilt steering column is offered as well as a THX® II Certified Audio System with six-disc in-dash CD changer and 14 speakers including sub-woofer and 600 watts of peak power. Four corner load-leving air suspension goes from being standard equipment to rear only load-leveling air suspension as an option. The 5.4 L 24-valve InTech engine remains unchanged, however, and is now surpassed in size by the 6.2 L unit in the competing Cadillac Escalade, but with the new "power dome" suggesting the arrival of the upcoming 6.2 L 425 hp Ford Boss engine the Navigator will have 22 more horsepower than its main competitor.

Although most other Lincolns will adopt a three-letter name for 2007, the Navigator and Town Car names will remain unchanged.