Hi all, ordered a 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Premier in Grey Matter in January, still waiting for delivery. Dealer says it finally got on a boat this month and may arrive in September. Nine months for delivery seems like we’re back in Covid times. Appreciate it’s coming from China and my current vehicle is fine but it’s getting annoying. Ontario, Canada here.
Anyone else waiting or had to wait a long time?
Hi all,
I know I'm not asking for an apple to apple comparison question but I need help. So seeking your casual opinions. FYI, I'm not in US.
2023 Ford Explorer 8k miles (13k km), front bumper replaced, 2 years and 3 months manufacturer warranty remaining for US $23k
Or
2023 Lincoln Aviator 34k miles (54k km), bumper or door replaced, 2 years and 5 months warranty, US $33k
I looked at the Explorer and it feels pretty much brand new. Everything feels unused and new, expected given such low mileage. I haven't looked at the Avaiator yet but I've driven 2025 reserve model and am very impressed with the ride and options. But I am concerned about reliability of Aviator especially the air suspension and all the gadgets.
If you had to choose between the two, what would be your choice and why?
Thanks. Fyi, people put normally 8-12k miles per year where I live.
i was wondering if this car was worth the price. i test drove the car and the transmission feels fine i had a ppi and the machanic also said it was fine. i just want your opinions.
Went to buy one this past week
Was told, “sorry there is a sales stop on Aviators nationwide”
Well hell
When can I buy this car, that’s what I’m wondering
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Ive gotten tickets for not having the plate on. So it on and I hate it. Is there any low profile tow hook holders or clamp versions that can help with moving it off to the side?
I purchased a new 2025 Nautilus last November (in Ontario, Canada) and within the first 6 months I noticed a grinding noise in the rear half of the vehicle - took the vehicle to service and they said the rear differential has a defect and needs to be replaced.
I'm really not liking how they're handling this overall. It's been over a month since I left the vehicle with them, there's still no ETA on the replacement. They mention that the parts are on back order and that they have no idea when I'll get my vehicle back.
They're also refusing to give out a loaner vehicle. Fwiw they said I can take my vehicle back and use it until the parts arrive - but I'm worried about driving it with the defective differential. Ofcourse they don't (and can't) guarantee that nothing will go wrong.
This is my first vehicle purchase so I need some inputs on whether I'm over reacting and this is just the standard? or is it indeed ridiculous?
I know that the Aviator is an amazing car, you get all the luxury features, soft cushion like seats, blue cruise, etc. But has anybody considered selling their Aviator (non hybrid) and get an EV instead? The mpg of Aviator is city is pretty bad in the city. Mine gives 15 to 16 mpg on premium gas (93). I have a 2025 Aviator Reserve II AWD.
Bought a 25 Aviator back in January and I’m wondering why BlueCruise randomly comes on when on the highway. Sometimes it comes on when in cruise control, sometimes it doesn’t.
They maintained the car in a crazy good way. They have papers for service for the past 12 years. Owned by one person, but they are asking 8,500. Is it worth it? Does anyone have experience with this year and model?
>A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
>NHTSA ID Number: 26V252000
>Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
>Components STRUCTURE
>Potential Number of Units Affected: 108046
>Summary
>Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
>Remedy
>MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
Credit: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
I’m considering this vehicle and wondering if the grand touring is worth it. I drive a 2-4 hours 3-4days a week for work, so I am gassing up fairly often. How much does the hybrid save on gas?
Do you notice a difference in power and acceleration?
I will not be buying new. Probably 23,24,or 25 so please give the good and bad of those years.
My sister had a 2018 Navigator. She loved it, but man that thing was always in the shop. Has the reliability improved?
Thank you!
Trying to fix up this 92’ Lincoln. Tensioner needs to be replaced but I can’t find it. Does anyone know where I can find it? Or if there is a way around fixing this with out buying the new part?
Does anyone have any type of aftermarket exhaust on the 3.7? If so how does it sound, thinking of making it a but louder, nothing crazy but concerned about the droning sound
So earlier today I noticed out of nowhere my reverse camera was acting weird, I did some research and found the recall from software problems where the reverse cam is off and some assist features as well but this appears to be a different thing. I also checked vin and I am not on the recall list. Reverse camera is on an working problem is the surroundings image which seems broken but cameras are ok, also one image has a vhs like error on screen. Appreciate any help.
Hello everyone, the day has finally come. I sold my MKZ. Its been fun. I enjoyed all the car for what it is. I hope someone else gets as much pleasure as I did out of it. It was the right car for the last 4 years but now I want something a bit bigger and a little more sports.
The Car
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve 3.0t AWD w/ Cold Weather and Technology Packages. Black exterior, tan interior. 66k ODO.
The Replacement
2025 Explorer ST. Vapor blue. The colors were the only real option this specific year. Same engines, just on a newer and different platform. The 2025+ redesigned interior made this a viable option. The features are honestly great.
Its been fun seeing seeing the communities vehicles and posts. I tried to help when I could. Maybe one day I will return with another Lincoln, it has changed my mind about American cars!
Hi! Trying to gauge my chances and maybe get tips from anyone that has asked Lincoln for some goodwill and actually received something.
2020 Aviator Black Label Grand Touring, ~60k miles, started throwing codes for the hybrid battery about 2 months ago. Brought it in and the dealer confirmed it, said the car needed a new hybrid battery, and that it would take 2-3 weeks to come in. They said the car was drivable so we kept driving it.
The day before we were to leave on a 2k mile road trip my wife got in the car. She started it and the car immediately told her to pull over and stop safely. She was still in the driveway so no problem. We got it to the dealer and it turned out the issue was the battery, but luck had it that they had just gotten the replacement battery so they went to work. After they got the new battery in, half a day into our trip, it threw more codes and wasn’t going to work. They were going to have to open the battery up and replace a module.
At this point we had to rent a car - our road trip took us across state lines and into another country so a loaner from the dealer wasn’t going to work. We have the extended service contract which would have covered a rental, but this fix was done under the original hybrid powertrain warranty that was still in affect. I called Lincoln (before I knew the new battery was kaput) and they looked into it but just ended up saying there is no rental car coverage for trip interruption.
Once we got back it turned out the fix to the 1st new battery didn’t work and they had to order another one (at $18k per, yikes). So we turned the rental car in and the dealer put us in a loaner. We had that for another week and change before our car was fixed.
All told we were out a missed day of our trip and 10 days of a rental car. I want to go back to Lincoln and ask for some goodwill to compensate us for the cost of the rental car ($1400 or so). I’m open to whatever form that takes. Anyone had any luck with this?
2022 Navigator With No A/C Blue Light
I was driving today with the a/c running of course and noticed that the blue light to indicate colder air was not on. I've never really paid attention to it. Is this normal? I couldn't figure out how to get it to turn on . I tried both auto and max a/c settings.
Our '21 Black Label Nautilus is going in for PTU, tranmission and rear differentail service, they dropped off a $88k '26 Black Label Nautilus as a loaner. It will be nice to see how the new one stacks up and if I can get over it being built in China.