Lincoln Navigator

Infobox Automobile
name = Lincoln Navigator
manufacturer = Lincoln
parent_company = Ford Motor Company


production = 1998–present
class = Full-size luxury sport utility vehicle
body_style = 4-door SUV
layout = Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
related = Ford Expedition
assembly = Wayne, Michigan, USAThe Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Ford Motor Company for its luxury division Lincoln. The Lincoln Navigator was introduced in 1998, the same year as the larger, redesigned Lexus LX. The Lincoln Navigator is the largest luxury-type SUV made by the Ford Motor Company and is Lincoln's first four-wheel drive vehicle. In April 2008, Consumer Reports identified the Lincoln Navigator Ultimate among the SUVs that got the lowest gas mileage, convert|13|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp.

First generation

Infobox Automobile generation
name = First generation
production = 1998–2002


length = 204.8 in (5202 mm)
width = 1998-99: auto in|79.8|0
2000-02: 79.9 in (2029 mm)
wheelbase = 119.0 in (3023 mm)
height = 2000-02 2WD: auto in|75.2|0
1998-99 2WD: auto in|72.7|0
2000-02 4WD: auto in|76.7|0
1998-99 4WD: auto in|76.7|0
fuel_capacity = Convert|30|usgal|L impgal|1
platform = Ford U platform
transmission = 4-speed automatic
engine = 5.4 L "Triton" SOHC V8
5.4 L "InTech" DOHC V8

The 1998 Navigator was positioned as an American luxury SUV, competing at first with only the Cadillac Escalade. Essentially an upgraded Ford Expedition with a more powerful engine, more features, as well as a 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 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 electrically-adjustable pedals, an "industry first." This new engine produces convert|300|hp and convert|355|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on 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. In 2001, the Navigator's Lincoln badge's background (with the company name) was changed from red to black. The Navigator was redesigned for 2003.

Engines

Future Updates

Rumors have gone around that the 2009 Navigator and possibly the Expedition will receive the convert|320|hp|kW 5.4 L Triton V8 from the new 2009 F-150 truck. Also, the upcoming 6.2 L Boss V8 may be making its way into the Navigator upon arrival of the new engine. Edmunds and Motor Trend also have spied a Navigator with Ford's new 4.4 L diesel. Expect this motor to be making its way into the Navigator, F-150, and possibly the Super Duty and the Navigator's twin, the Expedition.

External links

* [http://www.lincoln-club.ch/ Lincoln & Continental Club Europa LCCE]
* [http://www.autoguidewiki.com/Lincoln_Navigator_Luxury_2WD AutoGuideWiki.com]
* [http://www.lincoln.com/navigator/home.asp Lincoln Navigator home page]
* [http://lincoln.com/reachhigher Official Lincoln 2007 Lineup Page]