I was reading Motor Trend's web page articles and stumbled across the Lincoln Navigator write-up. Did you all know that it comes with a 4yr/50,000 mile warranty as opposed to the Ford 3yr/36,000 mile warranty. Why is this? Price? Aren't they virtually the same? Or does my 2000 F-150 have the 4yr/50,000 ??? Wouldn't that be nice?

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I know for a fact that at least from 1998, Lincoln's warranty was a year longer than Ford.

Not only is the Navigator's warranty longer than the Expi, but you are also guaranteed a loaner.

 

Also, the Expedition and Navigator have more HP and TORQUE than we do. How did they manage that? It's basically the same 5.4L engine isn't it?

The F-350 PSD that I'm planning on ordering has a 5YR/50K warranty.

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I think that is yes on the Navigator but, no on the Expedition. As the Expedition is still a Ford. The Navigator has the DOHC 5.4L.

 

Although with the same manufacturer, it's safe to assume the issue is that Lincoln is the luxury line vehicle and with that comes a much more luxurious MSRP. You may PAY more however you GET more to make it seem more attractive and exclusive.

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Well, there has to be some substance to justify the higher price. Lincoln could not exist on just plastic trim, a little chrome. The difference between Lincoln and Ford isn't the same as say, Dodge - Plymouth.

 

Raoul,
so the Navigator has the same block as the F-150 but a 32 valve head? Seems odd to build a head just for the Navigator. Ford should offer it as an option on the F-150. I think it's good for an additional 40HP and a bunch of Torque.
I guess as a retro-fit, it'd probably be a PITA and very expensive.

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Like Raoul said, they aren't just a Ford w/ chrome. Lincolns get better parts. It's as simple as that. I saw in a post by Factory Tech they use the best balanced main shafts they have in the Lincoln trannies. It's the same "part" but it's closer to spec than what goes into a Ford.

GAH: It's exclusive. They don't want Lincoln owners paying 50k for their truck to get smoked by a 25K F150 stripper w/the same engine. Just because it's exclusive now doesn't mean it always will be. Look at the SVT Cobra. Mark VIII engine. I wouldn't be suprised to see these engines show up in the L's on down the road. By then they will have something better for the Lincoln's anyways.

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