2025 Navigator

[bizkizz]

BAKER'S DOZEN
1. blue cruise works great but disengage before exiting from the freeway, warning also in OM
2 lane keeping is great, sensitive if both hands not on wheel. too hard to turn off, then engage regular cruise control.
3. have to turn APPLE CAR PAY off on iPhone, PITA sometimes.
4. 0-60 in 5 sec is correct, in excite mode. really a growler.
5. tire pressure displays what is in the tire AND what tire pressure is suppose to be.
6. ride is really good imo.
7. easy to turn off start/stop switch, but only for 1 switch cycle. ok for me.
8. HVAC system works great in all modes.
9. rejuvenate works great, but doubt if i will use it much.
10. massage is a bit harsh, even on low setting.
11. NO TACHOMETER. owners manual says it is next to the fuel gage on forward display. dealer has no idea if it even exists. all u-tube video's don't show it when they are driving also. Dealer still checking on that. maybe a software update will make it appear.
12 I love all the camera's, very helpful and useful, especially helpful when using turn signals, and parking.
13. very glad I got the L model, that extra foot does make a difference.
14. ELECTRIC PARKING brake is nice, i use it a lot.

will evaluate more in time. Thanks. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the review! Can you confirm whether or not the tach is visible when you're in Excite mode like on the Nautilus?

 

[Daysie]

Got the call from the Dealer, I'll be picking up my Navigator tomorrow morning!

 

[jzweedyk]

Dang, I've been on the Lincoln Tracker website trying to login since last night and it shows my Vin and/or Order number isn't valid... even though I am typing them in with the numbers from my email.

The website has worked pretty much daily until yesterday... not a funny $100k+ April Fool's Day joke if you ask me!

Talked to the Lincoln support person, Adam today and he said they are aware of the problem on the tracking website and they are working on it. He was able to pull my window sticker and send it to me by email. Don't know when the tracker website will be back.

 

[chadwx]

Talked to the Lincoln support person, Adam today and he said they are aware of the problem on the tracking website and they are working on it. He was able to pull my window sticker and send it to me by email. Don't know when the tracker website will be back.

Great information and thank you for passing it along! Last I saw mine last week, it showed end of April, so as much as I wanna log into it to see it and how soon I could have it, I also don't expect it will be shipped any sooner than the estimate.
Having said that, I feel like a kid coming down the stairs Christmas Morning... always owned Explorers, so this is should be quite the upgrade!

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[Grizzz1]

Thanks for the review! Can you confirm whether or not the tach is visible when you're in Excite mode like on the Nautilus?

you are absolutely correct. it does come on in excite mode and a couple more modes. Thanks a million.

 

[Grizzz1]

Got the call from the Dealer, I'll be picking up my Navigator tomorrow morning!

great news Daysie, you're gonna love it

 

[Grizzz1]

Great review ... thank you @Grizzz1 !
I'm curious about Ford's Blue Cruise, as I have been driving my wife's Caddy and some work vehicles with GM's latest SuperCruise... and I really enjoy it and more importantly, enjoy the fact that it's available in my area of Wisconsin. Ford's BC just simply doesn't offer much up here, which greatly disappoints me as a "Ford Guy" and keeps my company buying GM stuff.

The tach thing is very boggling to my mind... especially since I'm a "hyper-miler" and use it a lot on my current Explorer, to get the best fuel economy I can. Now, I know getting a Navi pretty much makes me "not care" about MPG.. and the fact Ford still does not and likely won't do the "PowerBoost" hybrid for at least a few more years.. but I'm like a lot of people.. I expect a tach.. esp. on a $100k+ vehicle! Guessing you're right with the fact a software update will make that happen.

@Grizzz1 ... how easy/hard is it to customize the screen layout for the 48" pano? GM's is very easy, but I also haven't experienced their new 55" OLED pano screen yet either.

Thanks again for the early review... can't wait to hear/see more... as mine is stuck awaiting shipment another 3 to 4 weeks...

just found out it is visible in EXCITE and a couple other modes. i've been in normal mode all this time. lol. its still not the greatest tach i've ever seen.

 

[Grizzz1]

Great review ... thank you @Grizzz1 !
I'm curious about Ford's Blue Cruise, as I have been driving my wife's Caddy and some work vehicles with GM's latest SuperCruise... and I really enjoy it and more importantly, enjoy the fact that it's available in my area of Wisconsin. Ford's BC just simply doesn't offer much up here, which greatly disappoints me as a "Ford Guy" and keeps my company buying GM stuff.

The tach thing is very boggling to my mind... especially since I'm a "hyper-miler" and use it a lot on my current Explorer, to get the best fuel economy I can. Now, I know getting a Navi pretty much makes me "not care" about MPG.. and the fact Ford still does not and likely won't do the "PowerBoost" hybrid for at least a few more years.. but I'm like a lot of people.. I expect a tach.. esp. on a $100k+ vehicle! Guessing you're right with the fact a software update will make that happen.

@Grizzz1 ... how easy/hard is it to customize the screen layout for the 48" pano? GM's is very easy, but I also haven't experienced their new 55" OLED pano screen yet either.

Thanks again for the early review... can't wait to hear/see more... as mine is stuck awaiting shipment another 3 to 4 weeks...

you can change 9 widgets on the right hand side, clock, weather, compass, fuel economy, media, tire pressure, trailer trip, trip1, trip 2. only 3 at a time on the screen rt side, but they are fairly large. very easy to change them and re-arrange the locations.

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[dlcorbett]

I guess the local dealer where I'm at had ppl order some. They were picked up in less than 24hrs. They should've never put them(and left them) in their inventory

 

[chadwx]

you can change 9 widgets on the right hand side, clock, weather, compass, fuel economy, media, tire pressure, trailer trip, trip1, trip 2. only 3 at a time on the screen rt side, but they are fairly large. very easy to change them and re-arrange the locations.

Sweet.. that's a lot of play time for me then the first few weeks!

@Grizzz1 Have you found the Pano screen truly doesn't need to have the "HUD" because of it's size and proximity to the windshield and where it sits? I was disppointed when I heard they dropped the "HUD" on it...

 

[bizkizz]

I got a call from the dealer, I have pickup scheduled at 1pm tomorrow. Will send some pics.

 

[MPerk]

I got a call from the dealer, I have pickup scheduled at 1pm tomorrow. Will send some pics.

That is great news!!! Can't wait to see it...

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[Grizzz1]

Sweet.. that's a lot of play time for me then the first few weeks!

@Grizzz1 Have you found the Pano screen truly doesn't need to have the "HUD" because of it's size and proximity to the windshield and where it sits? I was disppointed when I heard they dropped the "HUD" on it...

very tru on the HUD. i like it too, but the Pano is presented just right , so no need for HUD.

 

[Grizzz1]

I got a call from the dealer, I have pickup scheduled at 1pm tomorrow. Will send some pics.

Congratulations bizkizz, I know you will love it, and the wait is finally over

 

[flannbarr]

Just picked up our 2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve (Flight Blue with Light Gray interior) yesterday. Traded in our 2021 Navigator Reserve with 48,000 miles.

Initial thoughts:

1. The inside is beautiful.
2. The 48" digital screen is beautiful.
3. The second row seating is a little tighter than the 2021 model.
4. Give yourself an hour or two to figure out the controls. Very different than previous models.

Things I cannot figure out and have to ask the dealer:

1. The 2021 Nav had power adjustable headrests but the 2025 Nav does not. I can't figure out how to manually adjust them. Will ask the dealer.
2. Seat Cushions-the digital manual says they are adjustable on the touchscreen but I can't see where. Will ask the dealer.
3. Door Keypad-you need to access the manual key override in order to find out the master keypad code. I can't find the slot for the key when following the instructions in the manual. Will ask the dealer.

I am happy to try and answer any questions knowing I have had the Nav for less than 24 hours.

 

[flannbarr]

Sweet.. that's a lot of play time for me then the first few weeks!

@Grizzz1 Have you found the Pano screen truly doesn't need to have the "HUD" because of it's size and proximity to the windshield and where it sits? I was disppointed when I heard they dropped the "HUD" on it...

Absolutely no need for the HUD. The Pano screen is inches below where the HUD used to be.

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[Grizzz1]

Just picked up our 2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve (Flight Blue with Light Gray interior) yesterday. Traded in our 2021 Navigator Reserve with 48,000 miles.

Initial thoughts:

1. The inside is beautiful.
2. The 48" digital screen is beautiful.
3. The second row seating is a little tighter than the 2021 model.
4. Give yourself an hour or two to figure out the controls. Very different than previous models.

Things I cannot figure out and have to ask the dealer:

1. The 2021 Nav had power adjustable headrests but the 2025 Nav does not. I can't figure out how to manually adjust them. Will ask the dealer.
2. Seat Cushions-the digital manual says they are adjustable on the touchscreen but I can't see where. Will ask the dealer.
3. Door Keypad-you need to access the manual key override in order to find out the master keypad code. I can't find the slot for the key when following the instructions in the manual. Will ask the dealer.

I am happy to try and answer any questions knowing I have had the Nav for less than 24 hours.

not sure about the reserve but mine is in the handle.
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[MPerk]

Absolutely no need for the HUD. The Pano screen is inches below where the HUD used to be.

@flannbarr - Congratulations on taking delivery... and thanks for the nice little update on "getting to know your Navigator" all good information.

 

[chadwx]

Just picked up our 2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve (Flight Blue with Light Gray interior) yesterday. Traded in our 2021 Navigator Reserve with 48,000 miles.

Initial thoughts:

1. The inside is beautiful.
2. The 48" digital screen is beautiful.
3. The second row seating is a little tighter than the 2021 model.
4. Give yourself an hour or two to figure out the controls. Very different than previous models.

Things I cannot figure out and have to ask the dealer:

1. The 2021 Nav had power adjustable headrests but the 2025 Nav does not. I can't figure out how to manually adjust them. Will ask the dealer.
2. Seat Cushions-the digital manual says they are adjustable on the touchscreen but I can't see where. Will ask the dealer.
3. Door Keypad-you need to access the manual key override in order to find out the master keypad code. I can't find the slot for the key when following the instructions in the manual. Will ask the dealer.

I am happy to try and answer any questions knowing I have had the Nav for less than 24 hours.

Awesome! Thank you for the update. I finally was able to get back into the Lincoln build website and sadly noticed my expected delivery date, was moved from mid April to late May now.

Looks like I will have to continue to live vicariously thru y’all for at least another month or so.
When I originally ordered mine at the beginning of December, I figured I would have it by May at the latest…

 

[flannbarr]

not sure about the reserve but mine is in the handle.
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Thank you. I am looking for how to access the Passive Key Backup Position which is in the center console armrest according to the user manual, but it is not there.

I called my salesperson and he told me the master code. He also showed me on Facetime how to manual move the headrest forward and backwards--only 2 positions. He also with adjusting the seat cushions which is not as the manual explains it.