2017 Lincoln Navigator
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800 to $4,050 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 16-17 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 17 / 16 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,800-$4,050 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 523-546 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2017 Navigator costs about $3,800 to $4,050 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,862. Over five years that is about $19,312 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Navigator configuration spends about $7,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The Navigator sits roughly 3 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Navigator L 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Navigator 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Navigator L 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $4,050 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2017 Navigator records tailpipe CO₂ of 523-546 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.