Lincoln Navigator MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lincoln Navigator model year from 1998 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Navigator has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2023 (up to 19 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Lincoln Navigator fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 17–18 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2026 | 17 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $108,970 | 1,917 listings |
| 2025 | 17 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $100,995 | 555 listings |
| 2024 | 18 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $69,974 | 226 listings |
| 2023 | 17–19 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $61,508 | 276 listings |
| 2022 | 18–19 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $54,495 | 131 listings |
| 2021 | 17–18 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $39,885 | 118 listings |
| 2020 | 18–19 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $36,997 | 194 listings |
| 2019 | 18–19 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $31,880 | 223 listings |
| 2018 | 18–19 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $28,662 | 97 listings |
| 2017 | 17 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $20,888 | 63 listings |
| 2016 | 17–18 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $15,700 | 55 listings |
| 2015 | 17–18 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $14,464 | 51 listings |
| 2014 | 15–16 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 15–16 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 15–16 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 15–16 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 16 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 14 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 13 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 13 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 13 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 12–13 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 12–13 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 12–13 MPG | 5.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
2027 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2027 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2026 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2026 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $108,970 on VehiSales (1,917 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2025 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2025 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $100,995 on VehiSales (555 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2024 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2024 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $69,974 on VehiSales (226 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2023 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2023 Navigator was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $61,508 on VehiSales (276 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2022 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2022 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $54,495 on VehiSales (131 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2021 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2021 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $39,885 on VehiSales (118 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2020 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2020 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $36,997 on VehiSales (194 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2019 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2019 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $31,880 on VehiSales (223 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2018 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2018 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $28,662 on VehiSales (97 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2017 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2017 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $20,888 on VehiSales (63 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2016 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2016 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $15,700 on VehiSales (55 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2015 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2015 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $14,464 on VehiSales (51 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2014 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2014 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2013 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2013 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2012 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2012 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2011 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2011 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
2010 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2010 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2009 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2009 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2008 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2008 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
2007 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2007 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2006 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2006 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
2005 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2005 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
2004 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2004 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
2003 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2003 Navigator was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
2002 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2002 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 10 | 15 | 12 MPG |
2001 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2001 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 10 | 15 | 12 MPG |
2000 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 2000 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1999 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 1999 Navigator was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
1998 Lincoln Navigator: engines & MPG
The 1998 Navigator was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Navigator 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Lincoln Navigator get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Navigator range from 12 to 19 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2023 model year.
What engines does the 2027 Lincoln Navigator have?
The 2027 Navigator was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Lincoln Navigator require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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