2004 Lincoln Navigator Review - Peak Luxury! Or So I Thought...

[@jkinerk]

Love the review! I have a 2004 and love it. One thing you should know, however, is that the 2004 (and only 2004 in this body style) came with a 4-valve 5.4 liter engine, not the 3-valve 5.4 later called the Triton. This was actually called the "Intech" and had 4 cams instead of 2 in the Triton, and also came stock with a forged crank shaft. In fact, the short block was the same one found int he Ford GT, Mustang GT500 (up through 2013), and a few other high performance Fords from the era. Also, this engine did not suffer from the spark plug issue the Triton engines did (phew!).

[@jaimealfaro4222]

Thank you

[@OhPhuckYou]

I'll mention the Navigators twin, Expedition. Second Gen Ford Expeditions before the 05 model year had the reliable 2 valve Tritons.

[@mike325ci]

2004 only? Wikipedia said it’s 2003 and 2004 that had the 4V per cylinder InTech…. Who to believe…?

[@jorgerodrigogomezflores5711]

2003 and 2004 Navigators have the 32-valve engine and 4 speed, for 2005 and 2006 they have the 24-valve with the ZF 6-speed.

[@SWright1978]

@@jorgerodrigogomezflores5711 … and the earlier 4-speed was more robust than the later unit?

[@bwofficial1776]

Ford's understanding of luxury was to mildly restyle a Ford and throw some leather on the inside. If you look at Mercury after the 80s until its demise, you could option the Ford equivalent just about identically. Lincoln they tried a little harder on, but you can clearly see this is a Ford Expedition. GM was a little better at distinguishing their marques. It took them until the late-00s to finally realize that the Japanese and Europeans weren't going away and that they actually had to make their cars luxurious.

[@scottn303]

Those rubber inserts in the cup holder do come out allowing bigger cups/ big ass water bottles to fit in!

[@OhPhuckYou]

I could fit a 2L bottle in my Expedition. Biggest cup holders I've ever had.

[@SentaiDude2008]

Omg it’s Nick’s navigator when he took Kevin and Linsey from Oregon to Vancouver.

[@NotGuilty13]

I've got a 04 Navigator with 22 inch rims on it cut the resignate ER and put a different Muffler with a cold air intake made a huge difference with this 4-valve 5.4 motor I love my navigator I wouldn't have a new one I don't know what this guy was disappointed with but I would not trade mine for a new one

[@hiz-n-lowz1577]

His major disappointment seemed to be that the Navigator logo was not centered on the panel that hides the radio. Its so frustrating, how dare they!

[@NFSMAN50]

This was my favorite suv growing up!! These suvs can last forever. They can easily last 200k miles with maintanence and care.

[@justinsmith1831]

Mines got 287,000 plus miles and still runs great.

[@JeffreyRosenlund]

My 04 has 337K. I bought it at 303K. I had to do a couple things to it and it's been reliable for the last 2 years.

[@rubrduck]

So first off, I have to give you props for a guy your age doing a pretty in depth review. That's really refreshing to see. Now, I have a 2004 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate, which was my daily driver until 2015. Now we keep it in order to tow. In my opinion, the 2003-2006 was the best looking Navigator. It's bold, aggressive, and still looks relevant now in 2022. My only complaint was the lower side skirts...for me the vehicle matched lower side skirts on the 2005-06 was the epitome of the styling of this vehicle. We have maintained ours meticulously that when my electric parking brake went out, the Lincoln dealer was aggressively trying to buy it back and gave us a bran new 2016 loaner which in my opinion was a piece of crap with the twin turbo V6, not to mention it felt as though it was going to roll over when taking a turn at anything faster than 20mph. They even said they had to order the part and forced us to drive the 2016 for 2 weeks! Upon returning to pickup my truck...the service dept guy was smiling as I pulled up and made a point to speak loudly asking if we should just go find an office to talk about our trade in and upgrade. I responded by saying I thought this model was significantly lacking compared to my truck, and couldn't wait to get mine back. In response to your placement of the NAVIGATOR on the radio lid cover...it's actually placed properly. If it was centered, it would definitely throw off the entire look of the interior, and thats just from studying aseptically pleasing placement of things like text especially. I'm a graphic designer. I very much agree with your assessment of analog clocks in luxury vehicles...it does class it up. Now the placement of the window switches in the center, that's something you see in many European manufactures. I find it to be an asset because it stops the clutter of so many switches on the driver door. You mentioned how it seems like a beefed up version of the expedition...I mean I'm paraphariziing, but you also have to take in consideration that the idea of a full size luxury SUV was still fairly new in 2004, having just coming out in 1998, and 1999 for the Escalade. Also the 2004 model was probably way ahead of its time because the only cars at that time with crazy tech options were things like the BMW 7 series & Mercedes Benz S Class. But again, overall your review is spot on! Great job!

[@tylernielsen02]

I totally agree, I have a 2003 Navigator with 193,000 miles, and with its rate it'll be another 193,000 miles before I'll have to do any major maintenance, I love it so much, I wouldn't trade it for the world, I love the driving experience, and the features were way ahead of its time, and I think this guy reviewing it was too harsh on it and not really considering its age, and only had bad things to say based on minor opinions in the interior.

[@crazykenbei]

The reason many got rid of them was they are very very very thirsty on gas and premium as well. As more efficient SUVs came out over the years as Teflon as the 04 navigator was there wasn't really any reason beside sentimental to keep one in the driveway. Hell I bet if you go looking for one now, wouldn't be hard to find one with decent mileage. Lol but in it's day it was one of the most cutting edge things out. That navigator system was big haha

[@ogalief]

I can’t really think of any European cars that have their window switches down there. Only examples I can think of are the Cavalier, PT Cruiser, and Jeep Liberty. I hate it!! I personally don’t mind a clutter of buttons on the door

[@SGTNinja-ee6rw]

The only reason I truly liked the navigators is because of the rear center console... the new navigators have self parking that's pretty awsome. But for the years I've always like the gm trucks. My trucks don't have power 3rd row tho

[@scottn303]

I agree will the rear center console too. I actually had the bench seat first,but converted it myself after finding the matching color console. I couldn’t believe how much work was involved just to switch the seat for the console! But it looks so much better

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

Although it seems a bit dated, it's not too bad. To me it almost seems like it could pass for being five years newer. Not sure why the power window switches were in the center console. Probably cheaper since they only had to put in one set of switches, but this was supposed to be a luxury SUV with no compromises. I used to drive a 2004 F150, which this is based on, and it had power window switches for all four windows on the driver's door. Not sure why the Navigator was different. I wanted to like this, but I have to agree with you, I think a Cadillac Escalade from 2004 would have been a better choice.

[@damilolaakanni]

The power window situation is a kind of late 80's- mid 90's Mercedes thing, which is weird because ford never had anything to do with Mercedes Benz at the time.

[@reallyrandomrides1296]

@@damilolaakanni I had a 1987 Mercury Topaz (Ford Tempo) with power window switches in the center console too. Never did like that setup.

[@aljaberhk]

@@damilolaakannithe 2000S ML has the window switch situation

[@damilolaakanni]

@aljaberhk only until ~2005 when the ML was redesigned for the 2006 model year, and that was because that ML was first released in 1997.

[@michaelduffy1971]

My 89 lincoln mark vii had window switches in the center. I loved that feature

[@CarsofGlasgow]

My first memory of this was from a movie 'Are we there yet'

[@alex-025x]

I live in Austria and I remember when my american aunt came from the USA with her Navigator. I love that car.

[@MrBronkitis]

i’ve been subbed for a while and just realized how criminally underrated your channel is, should have like 100x the amount of viewers

[@getdealtwithquick]

You can remove the black rubber inserts from the cup holders and voila, your canteen will fit.

[@warrenjackson4869]

Really,are we just gonna ignore all that moister that was under that cover.

[@evolutionj]

comes standard in Fords

[@warrenjackson4869]

@@evolutionj lol,for sure

[@markhealey9409]

Seriously! 😂😂😂😂

[@PaulKeppler]

It's a feature. I have one of these Lincolns, it gets new features every month.

[@alexhalsey4840]

5.4 in this navigator is different than the Triton

[@damilolaakanni]

It's the same triton V8 as the expedition.

[@JasonWW2000]

@@damilolaakanni The Expedition had the 2 valve engine, the Navigator had the 4 valve.

[@el_compa_bombon7805]

@@damilolaakanniumm no there is a big difference

[@futurefunk88eddins96]

This is a 4v 5.4 good engine The one everyone has problems with is the 3v 5.4 he's one year off this navigator has the good one 2005 all navigators got the 3v 5.4 the bad one

[@theshield1613]

The 5.4l 3v are decent and you need to change the oil every 3k miles if not it will fail, those engines are sensitive.

[@garrettraakman6465]

Been looking forward to this. Older Navigators are certainly interesting. The first gen was even more....concerning when it came to build quality, it was really truck-ey (hope you can track one down though). Glad to see you getting more cars that interest me (:

[@Twominutedevotions]

I’m sold. A used slightly abused one of these would be an amazing covered truck and come cheaper than the same year F150 with more features and comfort.

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Do all Navigators come with an 80% chance of rain inside the jack storage area? 8:19

[@ShootingCars]

Factory option!

[@kapitalgeez9785]

Bro are you really complaing about the freakin lettering on the center console?? WHY IS THAT A BIG FUCKING DEAL???

[@form109]

At least the interior in this generation navigator looks nothing like the expedition it's based on.....not the same story with a similar vintage escalade which is literally an identical interior layout to a tahoe.

[@elvisnikulin8674]

I wanted to ask you a completely unrelated question - what car should I get? I know you are a huge rotary fan and I was wondering if a rx-8 or a fc rx-7 would be a better option. I personally LOVE the looks of the fc and it tied for the best looking car for me, but the rx-8 is much more ugly, and I don't find it attractive at all. but you know the rx8 is a much newer car, and is generally more powerful, and has many modern features (I don't necessarily need them, I'm fine with only the basics). What do you think I should get for my first car? btw I do have a car to fall back on if either of them break down and enough money to spare for both of them. I don't really know where else to look for advice and I would really appreciate your help!

[@pinut187]

RX-7 all day.

[@ShootingCars]

Fc. It won’t break as easily, they’re going up in value, and are a better car imo

[@jodiross1902]

Buddy you can't beat the older vehicles they've got nothing now that is like these when I bought my 1983 Lincoln Town car mint condition garage kept from a very wealthy woman in 1991 people thought it was a brand new car when I drove it around and I wish I still had that vehicle these cars don't have anything nowadays on these other cars😂😂❤❤❤

[@fcm2790]

Im a chevy guy / but navi interior look way better than the escalade of same year

[@redwolfmaddox3986]

couldnt help but notice the AR turbine "gen. Lee" wheels

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Those Led Gauges are very cool

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

This was my favorite SUV back then. Are these reliable in any way?

[@crazykenbei]

Yes but warning they are very very thirsty on gas and it requires premium gas as well. It's pretty much why everyone I knew including my mother got rid of them haha.

[@OhPhuckYou]

Yes, you can also get a 2003-2004 Expedition that'll be incredibly reliable. Mine was flawless tell I traded it in at 338K and I regret getting rid of it. Any Expedition made after 04 had the horrible 3V 5.4 though. The Expeditions will be cheaper and easier to come by on the used market.

[@SWright1978]

I disagree with the recommendation to look at an Escalade over a Navigator. So long as the Navigator isn't blinged out too much (or at all) with aftermarket rubbish, I think that it has a lot more class.

[@ogalief]

The Navigator had a few cool features that the Escalade didn’t. Such as the power trunk and 3rd row, and cooled seats. However, the Escalade had a better interior design, comfier seats, and near bulletproof reliability

[@DIYCARS_GARAGE]

The second I started watching and listening to you inform viewers about the engines, that's when I stopped....please learn your vehicles before Informing others. LINCOLNS had the 4V. Not your "truck" engines" the aviator also came with the 4.6 4V. These were VERY special trucks.

[@mustasheolll2020]

8:19 What in the world?

[@cashkenterprises5584]

What’s the VIN on this Navigator? I think this is my old car…

[@ShootingCars]

5LMFU28RX4LJ35979

[@cashkenterprises5584]

@@ShootingCars nope, not it. But this owner put a 05/06 grille on it, just as I did, as well as a leveling kit

[@cashkenterprises5584]

@@ShootingCarsI just stumbled across this video again, and when I saw the thumbnail I thought “is that my navigator?!!” Haha 2 years later

[@Darylrb1983]

Nope, not the same as triton, and didn't have sparkplug issues

[@JeffreyRosenlund]

Haters are gonna hate. I love my 04 for all reasons you dont like.

[@PaulKeppler]

I love my 05, it's a tank. Although it gets new "Features" now days. It still works great

[@damilolaakanni]

If you can find one, or if you haven't done one, can you do a review of the LX470?

[@ShootingCars]

I have a 1998 review coming out Christmas Eve!

[@damilolaakanni]

@@ShootingCars great! Thanks.

[@danielb-c9100]

Can you do 2005 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Review

[@CarolinaCycloneJames]

He usually reviews people's cars. Meaning that someone would have to own one and want him to review it in order for that video to happen

[@ShootingCars]

@@CarolinaCycloneJames True! I've been searching for a early 2000's Escalade ever since they put it in NFS Underground 2!

[@SGTNinja-ee6rw]

I have a an 03 yukon and a 07 xl denali I'm getting ready for this year

[@jaqlagerra3057]

That’s why I’m looking at these navigators 😂😂😂😂 Need for speed underground 2 best NFS game ever

[@mkulyanovsk]

Good condition

[@jf5179]

Does anyone know if a 2005 Lincoln navigator has an aux imput for my phone😭

[@priceslawnland4850]

Has know clue about ford at all. 5.4 triton and intech motors are way different... Triton is a 2 valve Intech is a 4 valve Triton 330hhp Intech 304 Triton is for pulling Intech is for get up and going Triton is for work Intech is for luxury

[@jodiross1902]

Remember they're making stuff cheap now😂

[@t-bat-t8139]

Why wasn't he as excited as he was when he drove the Ford Expedition does this mean that Expedition is better? 🤔

[@ramp7857]

The chromes being blacked out with the wheels looks horrible on this car

[@FatherSolanus]

🔀 This is an 🥑 Aviator

[@FatherSolanus]

🔫 ⚶ your 💺 seatbelt

[@COYGunners]

Official car of high school parking lot drug dealer