Does the Lincoln Navigator qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
The 2025–2028 deduction turns on where a vehicle is finally assembled — not the badge. Here's where the 2025–2026 Lincoln Navigator is built and what it means for your loan interest.
Assembly data: NHTSA vPIC + our verified plant lists · Not tax advice · Methodology
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PASS — assembled in the USA
The Lincoln Navigator qualifies on the assembly test. Assembly is one of four gates — you also need a new vehicle, personal use, a 2025–2028 loan, and income under the phase-out.
The short answer
Lincoln's full-size SUV is built at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, sharing the line with the Ford Expedition and Super Duty. The Navigator passes the OBBBA final-assembly test, though its price means the $10,000 interest cap and the MAGI phase-out do most of the work in deciding what you actually deduct.
Where the Lincoln Navigator is assembled
| Assembly plant | Location | Assembly test |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Truck Plant | Louisville, KY | ✓ United States |
Confirm the other three tests
A US-assembly PASS is only the first gate. Each remaining condition has its own guide:
New & personal-use — used cars and leases don't qualify→ Loan dated 2025–2028 — refinancing keeps eligibility→ Income under the phase-out — run the MAGI calculator→
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lincoln Navigator made in America?
Yes. The Navigator is assembled at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, which is a US final-assembly point.
Does the extended-length Navigator L qualify?
Yes. Both wheelbases come off the same Kentucky Truck Plant line, so the assembly answer is the same. Decode the VIN for unit-level confirmation.
Can I deduct Navigator interest if I use it for my business?
No. The OBBBA deduction is for personal-use vehicles. Business use is handled under separate rules, not this deduction.
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