2010 Lincoln Navigator: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

2010 Lincoln Navigator

The most important change for the 2010 Lincoln Navigator is standard Trailer Sway Control, which helps steady a trailer if it begins moving side to side. Overall, this is a light update rather than a redesign.

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About the 2010 Lincoln Navigator

3rd generation (2007-2014), fourth model year, before the 2015 refresh.

Lincoln positioned the 2010 Navigator as a full-size luxury SUV for buyers who wanted three-row room, confident towing, and a rich cabin in one vehicle. The brochure leans on themes like authority, command, and VIP seating in all three rows, so the model’s core identity is a large family-and-travel SUV that feels upscale without giving up utility. Versus rivals, Lincoln emphasized quiet comfort, standard luxury equipment, and strong towing more than sporty handling.

The 2010 Navigator is a full-size, three-row luxury SUV focused on comfortable travel and serious towing. Its upscale cabin includes heated and cooled premium leather front seats, heated second-row seats, a power-folding third row, a 14-speaker THX audio system, and a rearview camera with parking sensors.

What changed, by category

Powertrain
A flexible-fuel version of the 5.4-liter V8 joins the Base trim in place of the gas-only version. The six-speed automatic transmission carries over.
Safety
Trailer Sway Control becomes standard with the tow package, and the MyKey programmable key feature is added.
Tech
The SYNC voice-control system gains added functionality, though there is no major screen or audio-hardware change.
Interior
Premium leather-trimmed seats become standard equipment.

2010 Lincoln Navigator specs and features by trim

Feature
2010 Lincoln NavigatorBase0 in stock
EngineV8, Flex Fuel, 5.4 Liter
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive
Drivetrain4WD
Fuel TypeFlexible Fuel
MPG City14 mpg
MPG Highway20 mpg
Horsepower310 hp
Torque365 lb-ft
Max Towing8500–8700 lb
Trunk/Cargo103.3–128.2 cu-ft
Rear Legroom37.7 in
Seats8
Doors4
Alarm System
Rear View Camera
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Power Moonroof
Roof Rails
Bluetooth
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Cooled Seats
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Remote Start
Third Row Seat
Tilt Wheel

How the 2011 Lincoln Navigator compares

The most important change for the 2011 Lincoln Navigator is standard voice-activated navigation with HD Radio. This is a light equipment update, not a redesign.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest change to the 2010 Lincoln Navigator?

The biggest change is standard Trailer Sway Control. It can apply braking or adjust engine power to help settle a trailer that starts moving side to side.

Was the 2010 Lincoln Navigator redesigned?

No, the 2010 Navigator was not redesigned. It remains part of the third generation introduced for 2007, with no major exterior, chassis, or suspension changes for this year.

What other features were added to the 2010 Lincoln Navigator?

The 2010 Navigator adds MyKey, expanded SYNC functionality, and standard premium leather-trimmed seats. These are useful equipment updates rather than a broad overhaul.

Does the 2010 Lincoln Navigator have a flex-fuel engine?

Yes, the 2010 Navigator Base uses a 5.4-liter flex-fuel V8 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The gas-only powertrain option from the prior year is dropped.

Is the 2010 Lincoln Navigator meaningfully different from the 2009 model?

The differences are modest. The 2010 model is more appealing if standard trailer-stability help, MyKey, updated SYNC functions, or standard premium leather matter to you, but its basic design and mechanical layout remain much the same.