Though based on the popular Ford Expedition, the Navigator has its own identity. Aside from the roof and the glass, which are interchangeable, few exterior panels are actually shared with Expedition. Unique fenders, bumpers, doors, hood and rear liftgate distinguish the Lincoln.Navigator's grille emphasizes mass and a kind of beefy elegance, yet makes it recognizable as a member of the Lincoln family. Driving lights are set into the bumper. From the side, hefty running boards (lighted at night) and large rub strips blend with flattened wheel arches, again emphasizing mass. But Lincoln used brightwork only sparingly: Apart from the grille, plated trim is confined to strips below the side windows, the door handles and the rear license plate surround.
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