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2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator MPG & Fuel Cost
11 model years · 13–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator at a glance
The 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator covers 11 model years in the EPA database (25 configurations in all), rated 13–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 16–18 MPG | $3,620–$3,990 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 16–18 MPG | $3,620–$3,990 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 15–16 MPG | $4,090–$4,460 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 15–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,460 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 15–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,460 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 13–16 MPG | $4,070–$5,060 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 16 MPG | $4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 16 MPG | $4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,670 | First year |
What the 2017 Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$70more a year
Class median $3,770 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Lincoln Navigator MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,620 to $3,840, $220 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
| L 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,940 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,940 |
| L 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,020 |
2016 Lincoln Navigator MPG
16–18 MPG · $3,620–$3,990/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,620.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,620 |
| L 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,920 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,940 |
| L 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $3,990 |
2015 Lincoln Navigator MPG
16–18 MPG · $3,620–$3,990/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 18 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,090 to $3,620, $470 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,620 |
| L 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,920 |
| Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,940 |
| L 3.5L 6-cyl turbo 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $3,990 |
2014 Lincoln Navigator MPG
15–16 MPG · $4,090–$4,460/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $4,090, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFV 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,090 |
| FFV 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,460 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2013 Lincoln Navigator MPG
15–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,460/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFV 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| FFV 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,460 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2012 Lincoln Navigator MPG
15–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,460/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,070 to $4,080, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFV 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| FFV 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,460 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2011 Lincoln Navigator MPG
13–16 MPG · $4,070–$5,060/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $4,070, $10 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFV 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,070 |
| FFV 5.4L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,470 |
| Limo. FFV | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,060 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2010 Lincoln Navigator MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFV (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2009 Lincoln Navigator MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 16 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $4,080, $590 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFV (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2008 Lincoln Navigator MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $4,670 |
2007 Lincoln Navigator MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 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 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator get?
EPA rates the 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator at 13–18 MPG combined across 25 configurations and 11 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator?
The Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
How does the 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator) is rated 13 MPG combined and costs $6,180 a year to fuel; the 2007-2017 model is rated 13–18 MPG and costs $3,620–$5,060 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Lincoln Navigator per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,840–$4,020 a year. That is a $180 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Lincoln Navigator 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.60 and $26.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Lincoln Navigator more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD is rated 15 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2017 Lincoln Navigator compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Navigator 3.5L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $70 more than the class median of $3,770, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 143 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Lincoln Navigator different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,620 to $3,840, $220 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2017 against 4 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Lincoln Navigator for that year.