Why Navigator

[gw630]

Just out of curiosity... Why did you guys purchase Lincoln Navigator over other SUV?

[Steven]

Awsome features... (http://www.lincolnvehicles.com/vehicles/interior.asp?sVehi=nav)

Incredible Comfort... (http://www.lincolnvehicles.com/vehicles/interior.asp?sVehi=nav)

Great Ride... (http://www.lincolnvehicles.com/vehicles/interior.asp?sVehi=nav)

And Sooooooo Much More......

LAYOUT
Front engine, rear-wheel drive, available four-wheel drive


TYPE
DOHC 32-valve InTech™ V8 with electronic engine control System


CONSTRUCTION
Cast iron block with aluminum heads


DISPLACEMENT
5.4 liters/330 cu in.


BORE & STROKE
90.2 mm x 105.8 mm/3.55 in. x 4.17 in.


COMPRESSION RATIO
9.5:1


HORSEPOWER
300 @ 5000 rpm (SAE net)


TORQUE
355 lb.-ft @ 2750 rpm (SAE net)


FUEL DELIVERY
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection


FUEL REQUIREMENT
91 octane unleaded (minimum)


COOLING SYSTEM
Fail-safe cooling


AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
Long runner intake with tuned plenum





TYPE
4-speed electronic automatic overdrive with overdrive lockout


AXLE RATIO
3.73:1 (limited slip differential)


CONTROL TRAC® 4WD SYSTEM Optional; 4 selectable drive modes, electronically controlled





BODY
Fully boxed hydroformed ladder frame construction


SUSPENSION
Front: Independent Short- and Long-Arm with monotube dampers, air springs & stabilizer bar
Rear: Independent Short- and Long-Arm with toe link, monotube dampers, air springs & stabilizer bar


SHOCK ABSORBERS
Front/Rear: Monotube shocks with remote reservoir


AIR SUSPENSION
Height-adjustable and 4-corner load-leveling system





TYPE
Power rack-and-pinion, speed-sensitive, variable-assist


OVERALL RATIO
17:0:1





WHEELBASE
118.8 in.


TRACK
Front: 67.0 in.



Rear: 67.1 in.


BRAKES
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc, 4-channel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and panic assist feature


WHEELS
Standard: 18-inch 7-spoke machined cast aluminum



Optional: 18-inch 8-spoke chromed aluminum


TIRES
Standard: P255/70R18 BSW all-season



Optional: P275/65HR18 BSW all-season


CURB WEIGHT
2WD 5760 lb.



4WD 5994 lb.


GROUND CLEARANCE (in.)
8.6


1


CLASS
Class III/IV with load-distributing hitch receiver


TRAILER WEIGHT
2WD 8500 lb. max



4WD 8300 lb. max


TONGUE WEIGHT
2WD 850 lb. max



4WD 830 lb. max


STANDARD EQUIPMENT
4-pin and 7-pin trailer wiring harness; heavy-duty flashers; engine oil cooler and transmission cooler





HEADROOM (in.)
39.6 first row; 39.7 second row; 37.8 third row


LEGROOM (in.)
41.1 first row; 38.7 second row; 36.3 third row


HIPROOM (in.)
58.0 first row; 58.0 second row; 50.2 third row


SHOULDER ROOM(in.)
63.3 first row; 63.4 second row; 52.3 third row


OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS
77.8 height; 94.1 width (with mirrors extended); 206.0 length


FUEL CAPACITY
28.0


CARGO VOLUME (cu. ft.)
Behind 3rd- row seat 17.9 max.



Behind 2nd- row seat 54.6 max.






All models of the Lincoln Navigator are equipped with the following standard equipment:

ACCESSORY DELAY-for power windows, moonroof and Rear Seat Entertainment System2

AIR CONDITIONING-Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Controls with duplicate steering wheel controls and 2nd-row floor console mode selection with auxiliary fan controls.

AIRBAGS-dual-stage driver and front passenger3, and Safety CanopyTM system with side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors for front and 2nd-row outboard passengers

ANTENNA-concealed in passenger side rear quarter glass

ANTI-INTRUSION DOOR BEAMS

ASH TRAYS-located in instrument panel and rear of 1st-row floor console

ASSIST HANDLES-color keyed, 2 in 1st-row, 2 in 2nd-row, and 1 in liftgate

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL-provides heating and air conditioning to 2nd and 3rd-row passengers with air directed through headliner vent outlets. Three outlets between 1st and 2nd -rows and 2 outlets between 2nd and 3rd-rows

BATTERY SAVER

BODYSIDE CLADDING-color keyed with lower accent color and color-keyed wheel-lip moldings

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

BRAKES-power 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

BUMPERS-color-keyed upper fascia and accent colored lower fascia

CARGO AREA-storage system behind 3rd-row under floor and bins in quarter trim panels

CARPETING-color-keyed carpet with scuff plates at all openings

CIGARETTE LIGHTER-located in instrument panel

CLOCK-analog located in center of instrument panel

COAT HOOKS-2 in 2nd-row and 2 in 3rd-row

CONSOLE-Satin Nickel-trimmed 1st floor with floor shifter, power window switches, covered storage bin with chrome latch, tissue and coin holders, cup holders, rear audio/temperature controls, headphone jacks, and climate-controlled seat switches2

CONSOLE-2nd-row floor with padded console cover, chrome latch, storage bin, armrest and cupholders

CONSOLE-Overhead includes maplights, dual sunglass storage, power rear quarter window switches, conversation mirror, front auxiliary air conditioning controls and power liftgate switch2

CUPHOLDERS-2 in instrument panel, 4 in 1st-row console, 2 in 2nd-row floor console and 3 molded into 3rd-row quarter trim panel

DEFROSTER-rear liftgate window

DOOR HANDLES-chrome strap with body-colored bezels

DOOR TRIM PANELS-soft two-toned with American Walnut Burl wood and Satin Nickel trim, chrome door handle, leather armrest, grab handle and carpeted lower portion

EXTENDED REAR PARK ASSIST-in reverse, the system uses both radar and ultrasonic sensors to assess and alert the driver when an object directly behind the vehicle is within 15 feet

FLOOR MATS-carpeted front and rear with drive side retainer hook

FOG LAMPS-round reflector

GLASS-solar-tinted front windshield and doors

GLOVE BOX-illuminated, lockable compartment

GRILL-bright surround integral with hood

HEADLAMPS-quad-beam halogen with complex reflectors and autolamp feature

HOMELINK®-Universal Transceiver with garage door opener on driver's overhead visor

HORN-dual note

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-cold cathode cluster, speedometer, odometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel and engine coolant temperature gauges, and message center

INSTRUMENT PANEL-soft touch with American Walnut Burl wood and Satin Nickel trim, covered cigarette lighter, analog clock, adjustable pedals and headlamp switches and 4WD rotary dial2

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD-integrated into driver's door

LAMPS-overhead front map lights rear cargo overhead, theatre lighting and front ashtray

LIFTGATE - gas cylinder lift assist with flip-up glass

LOCKS - power with rear-door child-safety locks

LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHER ANCHORS FOR CHILDREN - 2nd-row seat positions with tether anchor only for 3rd-row center seat position

LUGGAGE RACK - with adjustable cross rails and bright accents

MAP POCKETS - located on all doors

MEMORY FEATURE - for driver's seat, exterior mirrors and power-adjustable pedals

MIRROR -electrochromic (auto-dimming) interior rearview mirror

MIRRORS - power foldaway heated exterior mirrors with signal indicators, security approach lamps and memory feature

PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™ - dual-stage front airbags3, crash severity sensor, front safety belt usage sensors, driver's seat position sensor, front safety belt pretensioners and energy management belt retractors

POWER POINT - 12-volt outlets located in instrument panel, rear of 1st row floor console and in rear cargo area

POWER-ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS - with memory feature

PRIVACY GLASS™ - rear doors, rear quarter windows and liftgate windows

RADIO - Premium Sound System with AM/FM stereo 6-disc in-dash CD changer, 2nd-row audio controls, Personal Audio System, 7 speakers with subwoofer and speed-compensating volume control

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - two key fobs with panic alarm and illuminated entry

RUNNING BOARDS - integrated

SAFETY BELTS - 3-point restraints for all seating positions and height-adjustable D-rings for 1st and 2nd rows

SEATS - front bucket leather-trimmed seats with 4-way head restraints, 8-way power driver and front passenger seats with power lumbar and memory feature for driver's seat; 2nd-row fold-flat low back leather-trimmed bucket seats, 2-way head restraints and easy entry for 3rd-row access from either side; 60/40 fold-flat 3rd-row leather-trimmed bench seat and 2-way head restraints for outboard seat position

SECURILOCK™ - passive anti-theft system

SPEED CONTROL - fingertip controls with tap-up/tap-down feature

STEERING WHEEL - wood and leather-trimmed power tilt with speed control and duplicate audio and climate controls

SUSPENSION - four-corner load leveling

TAILLAMPS - complex reflector

TIRES - P255/70R18 BSW all-season cross terrain with 18-inch under-body-mounted full-size aluminum spare

TOW HOOKS - black integrated into front bumper fascia

TRAILER TOW GROUP - frame-mounted hitch receiver, 4- and 7-pin wiring harness, heavy-duty flashers, engine oil cooler and transmission cooler

VISORS - dual front illuminated vanity mirrors with secondary visors

WARNING CHIMES - door ajar, fasten safety belt reminder, headlamp/parking lamps on, key-in-ignition, airbag warning3 and power liftgate2

WARNING LAMPS - door, liftgate ajar, anti-lock brakes, engine check, airbags3, fasten safety belts, high beams on, parking brake, charge system, high temperature, check suspension, low washer fluid, anti-theft alarm and low fuel

WHEELS - 18-inch 7-spoke machined cast aluminum

WINDOWS - power one-touch up/down driver's side window and power flip quarter windows

WIPERS - front speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers with 3 washers and rear intermittent wiper/washer




In addition to or in place of the Luxury Navigator standard equipment, the Premium Navigator includes the following:

ADVANCETRAC™ - vehicle stability enhancement system

SEATS - climate-controlled driver and front passenger seats




In addition to or in place of the Premium Navigator standard equipment, the Ultimate Navigator includes the following:

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS

POWER LIFTGATE

SEATS - power-folding 3rd-row bench seat with 2nd-row and rear cargo controls




ADVANCETRAC™ - vehicle stability enhancement system4

CONTROL TRAC® 4WD SYSTEM - with four selectable drive modes

MOONROOF - power, includes mini overhead console5

NAVIGATION SYSTEM - 5-inch color LCD display integrated with Premium Sound System and 6-disc CD changer mounted on passenger side 1st-row console5

POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS - appear when a door is opened and retract when the door is closed6

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - includes 2nd-row overhead DVD player and 7-inch flip-down color LCD screen with infrared remote

SEATS - 2nd-row 40/20/40 split-fold leather-trimmed bench seat with center section that slides forward up to 11 inches (not available with power running boards)

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - with sensors mounted inside each wheel including spare7

WHEELS - 18-inch 8-spoke chromed aluminum wheel with 255/70R18 BSW all-season tires8

WHEELS- 18-inch 8-spoke chromed aluminum wheel with 275/65R18 BSW all-season tires9

1Navigator is not intended to be used for snowplowing.

2If equipped.

3Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat

4Luxury model only.

5Premium and Ultimate models only.

6Ultimate model only.

7Late availability

8Premium and Ultimate 4x2 models only.

9Premium and Ultimate 4X4 models only.

[ November 15, 2002: Message edited by: Steven ]

[Bill Murray]

Steven has way, way too much time on his hands.
Why not ask why buy a Blackwood.
Bill :D

[gw630]

How/What do you guys feel when you are driving in your Navigator and stopping next to other cars?

[DJ]

What other SUV is there? :rolleyes: I think Steven summed it up pretty well. What he left out was, put a Kenne Bell supercharger on it and you end up with a 14.8 sec @ 91 mph luxo sleeper. :eek: That will beat my 91 LSC by almost a second in its current trim. As for how it feels when I drive it, I did not buy it to stroke my ego. I purchased it, 2001 4WD model for MN winter duty, because it drives (and almost rides, it is a truck after all) as nice as any luxury car I've ever driven. As far as handling, it does not feel nearly as big as it looks. It is also fun to drive even in stock trim, if I did'nt know any better I'd swear that Lincoln put a 2200 rpm stall torque convertor in the thing.

Mark.

[Arvin]

Hi everyone!
I have been driving my 03 Navigator for 3 months now, the reason I choose the Navigator over other SUVs, especially the Escalade, is because all the nice features on the Navigator, the Escalade still does't have a navigation System, (it will in 2003, but don't want to wait that long...). The new Navigator got a nicer interior than the Escalade and most other SUV. And I love the power running board and the very useful power fold flat 3rd row seat. I think I may trade my Navigator for a new one after 2 years from if the new one has DVD navigation, telmatic system and more horsepower.

[Icarus]

Ever test drive the BMW X5 4.4L?
10 less hp, but 1000+ lbs lighter, less money than a comparable Navigator, handles like a BMW...
I have worked at both BMW and Lincoln dealers, I love both vehicles (the X5's and Navigators), but no offence, I'd spend the money on a X5 (well, not the 3.0L! lol)...

[pro-five-oh]

Try putting anything larger than a grocery bag in the X5 and you'll see why the 'gator is a bad-ass truck. If I remember correctly, the X5 (seats up) has less cargo carrying capacity than a Ford Taurus! According to Edmunds.com:

BMW X5: 16.1
Taurus: 17.0

For an SUV, that's just sad. The X5 is really more of a jacked up 5-series or a really trick minivan. :D

[ December 25, 2002: Message edited by: pro-five-oh ]

[Icarus]

lol, true, it doesn't have much room in the back esp for a SUV...
The Sable and X5 still both hold more than our Marks do thou, heheh ;)

[Arvin]

my family does have a X5 4.4, it is a great SUV own by my uncle, I love that car, but I still prefer my Navigator better, since speed and handling is not important elements for me to choose a SUV, I also have a Honda S2000 and I can drive my mom's Lexus SC430 sometimes too.