Lincoln Navigator L Model Years and History

The Lincoln Navigator entry-level Premiere trim returns for 2026, dropping the starting price of the Navigator to just under the six-figure mark. Otherwise, the Navigator rolls into 2026 without any significant changes.

For 2025, the Lincoln Navigator receives significant technology upgrades including a 48-inch customizable display, and the Lincoln Digital Experience system with Google integration.

The Navigator drops the rear-wheel drive model but otherwise carries over with minimal changes for 2024.

The Navigator carries over with minimal changes for 2023.

The Navigator rolls into 2022 with a few changes including a refreshed exterior styling, a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen, and a new hands-free driving system while a second-row seat with massage is now available.

The Navigator continues into 2021 without any major changes.

The Navigator continues into 2020 with only a few minor updates. Lincoln's Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids now come standard on all Navigator models. Increased phone connectivity is also standard for 2020, adding vehicle locking and unlocking access through a smartphone app.

After a complete redesign last year, the 2019 Lincoln Navigator receives very minor updates this year with the inclusion of the Tech Package as standard equipment for all Lincoln Reserve models.

The Lincoln Navigator is completely redesigned for 2018 and comes powered by a turbocharged 3.5L V6 that makes 450 horsepower.

The Lincoln Navigator returns in 2017 with no major changes.

After a couple of major improvements for 2015, the Navigator returns in 2016 with only minor changes. The biggest difference between the model years is actually inside the car, where the 2016 model features a redesigned and more easy to use infotainment system. Ford's Sync 3 user interface has been carefully updated to make operation faster safer and most of all, easier.

The Lincoln Navigator returns for 2015 with several notable changes. Externally, the car gets a new front fascia, bringing the look of the Lincoln Navigator more in line with other vehicles in Lincoln's line up. The rear styling has also been revised, giving the whole vehicle a vastly different look despite most of the sheet metal being carried over from last year. There are several interior improvements as well, involving nicer materials around the center instrument stack. The biggest mechanical change for 2015 is the addition of a new engine, a turbocharged V6 which replaces the old V8 engine as the only engine choice in the Lincoln Navigator. The new engine is significantly more powerful than the one it replaces, despite this, fuel economy should also be improved with the new V6.

The Lincoln Navigator returns for 2014 essentially unchanged from the 2013 model.

The 2013 Lincoln Navigator is basically unchanged from the 2012 model.

The 2012 is basically unchanged from the 2011 model.

Not much is new for 2011, but it did get a few upgrades to the standard equipment, such as voice-controlled navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link and HD radio. The Trailer Sway Control feature now works with the Roll Stability Control system. The LINCOLN Navigator is a FlexFuel vehicle capable of using E85 ethanol/gasoline blend.

There are no major changes from the 2009 model. MyKey parental control and trailer sway control have been added to standard equipment.

A new Monochrome Appearance Package is new for 2009, and there are several other appealing new features. Sirius Travel Link, a subscription-based information service that's integrated with the navigation system, is now available, Front Park Assist, a capless fueling system, rain-sensing wipers, heated second-row seats and a rear-view camera system are all now on the standard-equipment list. The Sync system, which allows a voice-activated hands-free interface with cellphones, PDAs and music players is also new for 2009.

Following a complete redesign for 2007, the 2008 Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Navigator L now come standard with a power liftgate, THX II certified audio with 14 speakers, Sirius satellite radio, PowerFold third-row seats, and heated and cooled front seats. In addition, a Monochrome Limited Edition Package is optional, and the Ultimate trim has been discontinued. New exterior colors added to the 2008 palette include White Suede Clearcoat, Vapor Silver Clearcoat, and Earth Clearcoat.

The Lincoln Navigator has been completely redesigned for 2007, along with the Ford Expedition on which it is based, and a new Lincoln Navigator L joins the lineup, offering an additional 25 cubic feet of cargo space. The Lincoln Navigator gets extensive improvements for a quieter interior and more refinement, and has improved highway fuel economy thanks to a new six-speed automatic transmission.