Lincoln Navigator Burning Smell: Causes + How to Fix

A burning smell is one of the most troublesome problems you can experience in a vehicle.  If your Lincoln Navigator has a burning smell, there are many potential causes.   Typically, the smell is caused by some type of fluid (oil, trans fluid, etc…) hitting the exhaust or other hot parts of the engine or … Read more

Lincoln Navigator:  Burning Oil Diagnosis

  The engine burning oil is one of the most common problems that a vehicle can encounter, particularly one with high mileage.  If your Lincoln Navigator is burning oil it is typically caused by piston rings or valve guides.     How Much Oil Consumption is Normal? Most auto manufacturers are hesitant to tell you … Read more

Lincoln Navigator: Backfiring Causes

  One of the more jarring vehicle problems that you can experience is a backfire.  It sounds like a shotgun blast and can scare you if you’re not prepared for it.  If your Lincoln Navigator is backfiring, common causes include improper engine timing, bad spark plugs, engine running rich, and plug wires (if so equipped). … Read more

Lincoln Navigator:  Oil in Coolant Diagnosis

If you’ve recently checked your Lincoln Navigator’s coolant, and it looks almost like it has butter in it, then you probably have oil in it.  Oil in your coolant is most often caused by a blown head gasket. It can also be caused by a cracked head or even a bad radiator (well sorta, you’d … Read more

Lincoln Navigator:  Overheating → Symptoms + Causes

One of the worst problems that can happen to your Lincoln Navigator is overheating.  Common symptoms of overheating include smoke coming from under the hood, a pegged temperature gauge, and (eventually) a blown head gasket. If your Navigator is overheating, stop driving it immediately to avoid damaging the engine. Ignoring an overheating engine can lead … Read more

Lincoln Navigator: Window Won’t Go Up Diagnosis

Your Lincoln Navigator’s windows protect you from the elements, and they protect the interior from damage.  If your window won’t go up, there are a few common issues that can cause this problem.  These include a blown fuse, bad window motor, wiring issues, and the switch.     Power Window Won’t Go Up Causes:  Lincoln Navigator … Read more

Lincoln Navigator:  Brake Fluid Leak Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Lincoln Navigator’s brake system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  Without a reliable braking system, it is dangerous to keep driving your Navigator.  A brake fluid leak is a serious problem.  It is usually caused by a failure of a seal, brake line, master cylinder reservoir, and a few other … Read more

Lincoln Navigator Bad Throttle Body: Symptoms + Diagnosis

If your Lincoln Navigator has a faulty throttle body, it can cause it to run terribly.  Common symptoms of a bad throttle body include dirt and grime, the check engine light, and an erratic idle. Your Navigator’s throttle body controls the amount of air that enters the engine.  You control the throttle body position with … Read more