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Lincoln Navigator MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
28 model years · 2000–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lincoln Navigator fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lincoln Navigator for 28 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–19 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 2 configurations rated 17–18 MPG combined and costing $3,530–$3,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2023 Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD, at 19 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 13 MPG in 1998.
Lincoln Navigator MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027* (5th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 17–18 | $3,530–$3,840 |
| 2026 | 17 | $3,770 |
| 2025 | 17 | $3,740 |
| 2018-2024 (4th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2024 | 18 | $3,660 |
| 2023 | 17–19 | $3,400–$3,750 |
| 2022 | 18–19 | $3,400–$3,660 |
| 2021 | 17–18 | $3,570–$3,740 |
| 2020 | 18–19 | $3,510–$3,720 |
| 2019 | 18–19 | $3,490–$3,690 |
| 2018 | 18–19 | $3,470–$3,690 |
| 2007-2017 (3rd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2017 | 16–17 | $3,840–$4,020 |
| 2016 | 16–18 | $3,620–$3,990 |
| 2015 | 16–18 | $3,620–$3,990 |
| 2014 | 15–16 | $4,090–$4,460 |
| 2013 | 15–16 | $4,080–$4,460 |
| 2012 | 15–16 | $4,080–$4,460 |
| 2011 | 13–16 | $4,070–$5,060 |
| 2010 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 2009 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 2008 | 14 | $4,670 |
| 2007 | 14 | $4,670 |
| 2003-2006 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 13 | $6,180 |
| 2005 | 13 | $6,180 |
| 2004 | 13 | $6,180 |
| 2003 | 13 | $6,180 |
| 2000-2002 (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 12–13 | $6,180–$6,700 |
| 2001 | 12 | $6,700 |
| 2000 | 13 | $6,180 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Lincoln Navigator generations
5 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2025-2027* Lincoln Navigator (5th gen)
17–18 MPG · $3,530–$3,840/yr
2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator (4th gen)
17–19 MPG · $3,400–$3,750/yr
2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator (3rd gen)
13–18 MPG · $3,620–$5,060/yr
2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator (2nd gen)
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator (1st gen)
12–13 MPG · $6,180–$6,700/yr
2027 powertrain options
Lincoln Navigator MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 12–13 |
| 1998 | 12–13 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lincoln Navigator's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lincoln Navigator run 12–19 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 17–18 MPG.
Which Lincoln Navigator model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 19 MPG.
How much does a Lincoln Navigator cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,530–$3,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,530.
Has the Lincoln Navigator's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 13 MPG in 2000 to 18 MPG in 2027, 5 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 13 MPG.
How many generations of the Lincoln Navigator are there?
EPA data covers 5 generations of the Lincoln Navigator: 2025-2027*, 2018-2024, 2007-2017, 2003-2006, 2000-2002. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.