1998 FORD NAVIGATOR
1 recalls, 6 complaints - 18 TSBs
00V168000 Jun 19, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO... Read more
Consequence
THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 19, 2006
Incident date: Dec 14, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE FIRE DID ORIGINATE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE VEHI... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Sep 25, 2005
ON 9/25/2005 ABOUT 2:30 AM MY LINCOLN NAVIGATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS TOLD BY THE FIRE INSPECTOR THAT THE TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A RECALL BY FORD. APPARENTLY THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE TRUCK WAS NOT ON IT WAS JUST SITTING IN FRONT OF MY TOWNHOUSE VILLA AND IT JUST CAUGHT... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Feb 23, 2005
Incident date: Feb 22, 2005
WHILE OPENING THE REAR DOOR, THE HINGES BROKE CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE REAR DOOR. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOUND. *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 10, 2003
Incident date: Feb 10, 2003
THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 6, 2001
BRAKES DEFECTIVE AND FRAME RUSTED
STRUCTURE
Dec 6, 2001
BRAKES DEFECTIVE AND FRAME RUSTED
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR
18 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 017000 STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
15152
Aug 1, 2001
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COURTESY RAIL LAMPS ABOVE THE 2ND ROW SEATS THAT DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR CAUSE A BATTERY DRAW. *ET
15123
Aug 1, 2001
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-70 MPH. *SLC
15122
Aug 1, 2001
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT IDLE AND/OR ENGINE DROANING NOISE ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *SLC
98168
Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
981613
Apr 7, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR. YD
981612
Apr 7, 2000
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE SPRING LOCK COUPLINGS. YD
98169
Apr 7, 2000
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING -ALIGNMENT-TOE SET PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD
7823
Jan 1, 2000
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATORS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL AIR SUSPENSION MAY REQUIRE A RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE BE PERFORMED, BEFORE SETTING ALIGNMENT. WHEN ADJUSTING RIDE HEIGHT REFERENCE THE 1990 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR WORKSHOP MANUAL
7896
Jan 1, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SERVICING TRAILER HITCH.
7897
Jan 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR COMPACT DISC PLAYER PROBLES, NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. THIS INDICATES NO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN RADIO AND DISC PLAYER.
7929
Jan 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR COMPACT DISC PLAYER PROBLEMS.
13711
Jan 1, 2000
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SERVICING OF TRAILER HITCHES ON VEHICLES. *MJS
13712
Jan 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE THE RADIOS THAT DISPLAY NO DJ-NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS
13745
Jan 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS
13773
Jan 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION FOR COMPACT DISC PLAYER PROBLEMS, RADIO MAY DISPLAY NO DJ- NO DUSC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS
13744
Jan 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BODY BOOM WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13825
Jan 1, 2000
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT WASHER OPERATING WITHOUT COMMAND. *MJS
9810569
Apr 1, 1998
017000 STEERING:LINKAGES
CONCERNS OF SQUEAKY / NOISY PITMAN ARM. *YC
FORD NAVIGATOR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD NAVIGATOR across all model years (1998, 2001).
4
Total Recalls
29
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths