Ask the Car People.SM


Lincoln Navigator Real World MPG

21 messages,  Last post on Feb 24, 2012 at 9:12 PM

You are in the Lincoln Navigator Forum.

What is this discussion about? Lincoln Navigator, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), SUV

Messages Page 3 of 3

#12 of 21 Re: MPG real world [gryhnd1] by phillipt

Nov 29, 2007 (4:02 pm)

Replying to: gryhnd1 (Apr 23, 2007 9:42 am)
Hello everyone,Boy do I have a problem I have a 2003 Navigator,Black fully loaded,BUT I'm having a real problem with my DTE gauge it seems to go crazy one minute I'm full the next it's reading one half tank the next light it goes back up to three quarters full ,and so on,The DEALER replaced under warranty my fuel sender in the tank but to no avail it still acting up. They also downloaded a update to the computer but did not fix the problem.Any HELP would bre greatly appreciated!!!
                                                                    Thanx,HOLLYWOOD

#13 of 21 Re: 03 4x2 [nvbanker] by jaycox

Dec 14, 2007 (8:05 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Jun 19, 2006 5:05 pm)
i have a 2000 navigator, i average 9.6 mpg, may i ask how do you get the mileage that you get, thanks ron

#14 of 21 2000 Nav by dalinica

Dec 31, 2007 (12:04 pm)

My wife never stays home, 4x4 she gets 12mpg. She uses cheap gas and I wonder if higher grade would help. She drives city and highway.

#15 of 21 Re: 2000 Nav [dalinica] by akirby

Jan 01, 2008 (10:30 am)

Replying to: dalinica (Dec 31, 2007 12:04 pm)
Use whatever the owner's manual says to use. If it says use 91 octane then using 87 will hurt your mpg. But don't expect more than 14.

#16 of 21 '04 Nav MPG by wjtinatl

Jan 01, 2008 (9:17 pm)

Our '04 2wd Nav just clicked over 50K miles. As with our Excursion, the more miles, the better these things run. The Nav started out new averaging 12 MPG, slightly better on a long highway trip. It's now getting 14 mpg around town and 15.5 on an extended highway trip. Usually loaded down with 2 kids, dogs, luggage and 2 adults. Cruise set between 75-80 mph. Have been interested in the CX-9 and Acadia, but I'm not hearing any substaintially better mileage stories. By the way, the 4x4 Excursion (V-10, 3.73) get's 13.5 mpg on the same trips the Nav is getting 15.5 on. Not good, but considering the Excursion's capabilities, I'm not disappointed! Bottom line, heavy SUV, 300+ HP engine, brick-like aerodynamics = lousy mileage!

#17 of 21 2004 4X4 mileage by bobbycar

Feb 12, 2008 (5:51 pm)

2004 Ultimate, 45k miles, 4X4. We keep it in AWD all the time. Never know when we're going to run over pea gravel on a cloverleaf . . . or water overspray from roadside irrigation . . .
10.5 mpg city - wife
14.0 mpg commuting - me
15.0 mpg highway - 85mph
16.0 mpg highway - 70mph
11.5 mpg driving to ski resort
17.5 mpg driving home from ski resort
 5.0 mpg driving especially steep 9 mile section to ski resort

#18 of 21 2001 navi by jose619451

Oct 23, 2008 (8:30 am)

i have a 2001 Lincoln navigator and i have love it ever since i have gotten it. i am very delighted to inform people all the time that i do have a fuel efficient suv. i really do just the other day i me and the family of five got in and worked our way to lake tahoe from a small place called santa cruz california witch is about 4-5 hours away and when i had it on drive and cruise control at exactly 71mph i looked at the message board on the head liner and it was saying 23.4mpg when we would start inclining the cruise control would work the way it should work and the mpg's came down to 19.8. the most i have ever gotten, and it is the 3rd time have done this same trip and getting really similar results. maybe off by .5 to 1 mpg' s. now i do work for ford and i always have all major services done get my oil changed every 3000k and the my navi has 54,000k. i have original wheels and always get the exact same tires from the factory and the same brand. i have also been upgrading to the new computer soft wear. you would be amazed how many different soft wear upgrades there is for these things. i only use 91octane i have tried to use 87 but my fuel eco was about 2-3 mile less per gallon. the navigator is a cruiser and theres no doubt about that when i drive in the city i drive normal not fast easy to start and as soon as im moving i just let it cruse. i get 15.6mpg. witch i would rather get this gas millage and have a reall nice looking luxury suv vs. having a really gay looking toyota prius. i love the navigator everything about it not just because i sell them all day long but theres something about them.

#19 of 21 Re: 2001 navi [jose619451] by akirby

Oct 23, 2008 (9:34 am)

Replying to: jose619451 (Oct 23, 2008 8:30 am)
How can you "work for ford" and "sell them all day long". If you work for a dealer you don't work for Ford and vice versa.

#20 of 21 Re: 2001 navi [akirby] by jose619451

Oct 14, 2009 (9:45 am)

Replying to: akirby (Oct 23, 2008 9:34 am)
How can you "work for ford" and "sell them all day long". If you work for a dealer you don't work for Ford and vice versa.
 
i work for ford since i work for North Bay ford Lincoln mercury and last i checked i work for ford not only ford but Lincoln and mercury as well. how can i not work for ford just because im not in Detroit at the factory. your comment makes no sense.

#21 of 21 Re: 2001 navi [jose619451] by tcosborn

Feb 24, 2012 (9:12 pm)

Replying to: jose619451 (Oct 23, 2008 8:30 am)
I was wondering if you would be able to post what system you have put in to get better fuel millage? I have been only pulling 11mpg in town we do not go out of town much so it usly goes around town. I take it in for all the routine tune ups pluse i usly have them do an aditional thing every know and a again with it to keep it in top shape.

Messages Page 3 of 3

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement