2012 Lincoln Navigator
Change Year or Vehicle

Key Specs
of the 2012 Lincoln Navigator base trim shown
-
Body Type:Sport Utility See similar vehicles
-
Combined MPG:15-17 Combined MPG
-
Engine:310-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)
-
Drivetrain:4x2
-
Seating:7-8 Seats
- View more specs
Our Take
From the Cars.com Vehicle Test Team
The Good
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Heated and cooled front seats
- Stability system with Roll Stability Control
- Side curtain airbags for all three rows
The Bad
- Overly ornate gauges, interior trim pieces
- Poor gas mileage

Notable Features of the 2012 Lincoln Navigator
- Power liftgate
- Power-folding third row
- Long-wheelbase Navigator L available
- 310-hp, 5.4-liter V-8
- Standard navigation system
2012 Lincoln Navigator Overview
The Navigator is Lincoln's full-size luxury SUV that can seat up to eight people in three rows. Related to the Ford Expedition, the SUV is also available in long-wheelbase Navigator L form. Competitors include the Cadillac Escalade and Infiniti QX56.
(Skip to details on the: Navigator L)
New for 2012
The Navigator is now offered with Sync AppLink, which allows voice control of certain smartphone applications. Also new are spotter mirrors to give the driver a better view of their blind spot.
Exterior
The Navigator's most prominent design feature is its grille. It has an egg-crate appearance with a large horizontal bar running through the Lincoln logo. Flanking the grille are standard xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights. Exterior features include:
- Standard capless fuel system
- Standard rain-sensing wipers
- Standard power liftgate
- Standard 18-inch aluminum wheels; 20-inch chrome rims optional
- Optional moonroof
- New integrated spotter mirrors
Interior
The leather-upholstered heated-and-cooled front seats include power adjustments, and there are adjustable pedals to add to driver comfort. Wood accents are found throughout the cabin. Second-row captain's chairs are standard, but a split-bench seat can be substituted at no extra charge. There's a standard power-folding third-row seat.
The Navigator also comes standard with Ford's Sync voice-operated entertainment and information system and MyKey, which gives buyers the ability to set maximum ...
The Navigator is Lincoln's full-size luxury SUV that can seat up to eight people in three rows. Related to the Ford Expedition, the SUV is also available in long-wheelbase Navigator L form. Competitors include the Cadillac Escalade and Infiniti QX56.
(Skip to details on the: Navigator L)
New for 2012
The Navigator is now offered with Sync AppLink, which allows voice control of certain smartphone applications. Also new are spotter mirrors to give the driver a better view of their blind spot.
Exterior
The Navigator's most prominent design feature is its grille. It has an egg-crate appearance with a large horizontal bar running through the Lincoln logo. Flanking the grille are standard xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights. Exterior features include:
- Standard capless fuel system
- Standard rain-sensing wipers
- Standard power liftgate
- Standard 18-inch aluminum wheels; 20-inch chrome rims optional
- Optional moonroof
- New integrated spotter mirrors
Interior
The leather-upholstered heated-and-cooled front seats include power adjustments, and there are adjustable pedals to add to driver comfort. Wood accents are found throughout the cabin. Second-row captain's chairs are standard, but a split-bench seat can be substituted at no extra charge. There's a standard power-folding third-row seat.
The Navigator also comes standard with Ford's Sync voice-operated entertainment and information system and MyKey, which gives buyers the ability to set maximum speed and volume limits based on the key that's in use — handy for parents sharing the Navigator with a teen driver. Power-lowering running boards are standard, too. Interior features include:
- Seats seven or eight
- Standard Sync voice-activated multimedia system
- Standard backup camera
- Standard heated second-row bucket seats
- Standard satellite radio with 14-speaker stereo
- Optional backseat entertainment system with 8-inch screen
Under the Hood
The Navigator has standard V-8 power and is available with rear- or four-wheel drive. Mechanical features include:
- 310-horsepower, 5.4-liter V-8 that makes 365 pounds-feet of torque
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Runs on regular gas
- 9,000-pound (RWD) or 8,700-pound (4WD) towing capacity when properly equipped
Safety
The standard electronic stability system includes trailer-sway control, which can detect if a trailer is out of control and apply the brakes or reduce engine power. Standard safety features include:
- Antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control and trailer-sway control
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats
- Front and rear parking sensors
Navigator L
Though similar in appearance to the regular Navigator, the long-wheelbase Navigator L is about 15 inches longer and provides 42.6 cubic feet of cargo space with all the seats in place — nearly 25 cubic feet more than the regular Navigator.
Like the Navigator, the Navigator L is powered by a 5.4-liter V-8 that drives a six-speed automatic transmission. Rear- and four-wheel-drive models are offered, but the Navigator L's towing capacity of 8,700 pounds for the rear-wheel-drive model and 8,500 pounds for four-wheel-drive versions are both slightly lower than what the regular Navigator achieves. Back to top
Latest 2012 Navigator Stories
-
Recall Alert: 2011-2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 Expedition, Mustang, Lincoln Navigator
CARS.COM Vehicles Affected: Approximately 184,000 model-year 2011-12 Ford F-150 pickup trucks, model-year 2012 Expedition SUVs and Mustang sports cars, and model-year 2012 Lincoln ... Read more
-
2004-13 Ford, Lincoln Trucks, SUVs with Idle Problems
Vehicles affected by this service bulletin: 2004 Ford F-150 2005 Ford F-150 2006 Ford F-150 2007 Ford F-150 2008 Ford F-150 2009 Ford F-150 2010 Ford F-1 Read more
-
2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Expedition, Mustang, Lincoln Navigator: Recall Alert
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 140 model-year 2017-18 Ford F-150 pickup trucks manufactured at Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan between Oct. 20, 2016, and March 5, ... Read more
What Drivers Are Saying
Latest Reviews
Rides like a dream
This by far is one of the nicest driving vehicles I've owned. From early Volvos to current Fords, this SUV drives so smooth and feels perfect for every need when you need it. The turn radius is ... Read full review
Great vehicle
This vehicle is very comfortable. Even the 3rd row has ample leg room. It drives smoothly and is an awesome ride. Read full review
Safety & Recalls
Recalls
The 2012 Lincoln Navigator currently has 3 recalls
Manufacturer Warranty
-
Bumper-to-Bumper
48 months / 50,000 miles
-
Powertrain
72 months / 70,000 miles
-
Roadside Assistance
72 months / 70,000 miles
CPO Program & Warranty
Certified Pre-Owned by Lincoln
Program Benefits
24-hour roadside assistance, rental car reimbursement for up to $45 per day, fresh oil and filter at delivery and certificate for your first complimentary oil and filter change
-
Limited Warranty
6 years / 100,000 miles
6 years from original new vehicle warranty start date or 100,000 miles. Comprehensive Limited Warranty from original in-service date. See dealer for details. -
Eligibility
Under 6 years / 60,000 miles
Vehicles receive a 200-point inspection and reconditioning.