- Newest year: 2002
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2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 12–13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest standard SUV configurations to fuel, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator at a glance
The 2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 12–13 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $6,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (13 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 13 MPG, was reached in 2000 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator by model year
What the 2002 Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,100more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Lincoln Navigator MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 12 to 13 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,700 to $6,180, $520 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $6,180 |
| Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Lincoln Navigator MPG
12 MPG · $6,700/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 13 to 12 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,180 to $6,700, $520 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
| Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $6,700 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Lincoln Navigator MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
| Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $6,180 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (1st gen)
- 2003-2006 (2nd gen)
- 2007-2017 (3rd gen)
- 2018-2024 (4th gen)
- 2025-2027* (5th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator at 12–13 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 13 MPG (11 city, 15 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator?
The Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 13 MPG, in 2000 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 12 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Lincoln Navigator per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $6,180–$6,700 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Lincoln Navigator 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $41.20 and $44.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Lincoln Navigator more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 15 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2002 Lincoln Navigator compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $2,100 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 0 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 228 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Lincoln Navigator different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 12 to 13 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $6,700 to $6,180, $520 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2002 against 2 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Lincoln Navigator for that year.