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Lincoln Navigator 1998–2006: Definitive Buyer's and Reliability Guide for 2026

"When Lincoln unveiled the Navigator for the 1998 model year, it established the template for the modern American full-size luxury SUV. Built on rugged body-on-frame truck architecture and cloaked in chrome, leather, and wood trim, the early Navigator models captured dominant market share throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. Spanning two distinct generations—the first-generation UN173 platform (1998–2002) and the re-engineered second-generation U228 platform (2003–2006)—these vehicles remain popular on the secondary market for heavy towing, family hauling, and modern-classic utility. Navigating the pre-owned market for these trucks requi..."

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