2000 FORD NAVIGATOR
2 recalls, 5 complaints - 21 TSBs
02V239000 Sep 9, 2002
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN 4X2 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE REAR TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR 4.2 VEHICLES.
Consequence
CUSTOMERS MAY INFLATE THEIR REAR TIRES BASED ON THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Remedy
A SUPPLEMENTARY LABEL WILL BE SENT TO CUSTOMERS TO PLACE NEAR THE CERTIFICATION LABEL TO IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE REAR TIRE PRESSURE. THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE THE DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL ON THE VEHICLE, IF THEY SO DESIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER 2002... Read more
00V396000 Nov 28, 2000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE AFFECTED EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH OWNER GUIDE INSERTS REVISED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES. CUSTOMERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED THAT IF THEY PREFER, THEIR DEALER WILL AFFIX THE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:LINES AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Feb 28, 2008
BLINKERS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING ON THE CAR. FUSE #13 WAS BLOWN. WHEN FUSE #13 WAS REPLACED, LARGE QUANTITIES OF WHITE SMOKE BOILED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I RAISED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE WIRING TO THE SWITCH INSTALLED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER BURNING. THIS OCCURRED IN MY HOME ... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Feb 28, 2008
BLINKERS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING ON THE CAR. FUSE #13 WAS BLOWN. WHEN FUSE #13 WAS REPLACED, LARGE QUANTITIES OF WHITE SMOKE BOILED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I RAISED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE WIRING TO THE SWITCH INSTALLED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER BURNING. THIS OCCURRED IN MY HOME ... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:LINES AND FITTINGS
Aug 28, 2007
Incident date: Aug 28, 2007
CAR SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. REAR SUSPENSION DOWN AGAIN! THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN A 7 YEAR PERIOD OF TIME. FORD WILL NOT DEAL WITH THE ISSUE AND NEITHER WILL THE DEALERSHIP. BELIEVE IT'S A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE NAVIGATOR. *JB
TIRES
Feb 6, 2003
Incident date: Feb 6, 2003
CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE CONTINENTAL TIRE OF NORTH AMERICA INFORMING THERE ARE MISSING COPIES OF ORIGINAL RECEIPT. GENERAL GRABBER P275/60R17. PH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR
21 manufacturer communications from 21 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. | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 210000 TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
16403
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
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
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
13825
Jan 1, 2000
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT WASHER OPERATING WITHOUT COMMAND. *MJS
13806
Jan 1, 2000
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 11/1/97 AND 12/8/99 MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKLING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST. *MJS
13805
Jan 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON THE NEW CD MAGAZINE THAT WILL NOT INTERCHANGE WITH PRIOR MODELS, VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 8/16/99. *MJS
13784
Jan 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES RADIOS MAY DISPLAY NO DJ- NO DISC 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
13750
Jan 1, 2000
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VEHICLES MAY HAVE NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENTS WHICH HAVE COVERS THAT ARE UPSIDE DOWN. *MJS
13747
Jan 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON ALL VEHICLES SHIPPED WITH THE AUTO LOCK FEATURE ACTIVATED, INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO DISABLE OR ENABLE THIS FEATURE. *MJS
7865
Jan 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DOOR AJAR WARNING LAMP ON. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE LIFTGATE GLASS SWITCH.
13737
Jan 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ALL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND/OR DTC P1635 AFTER A PCM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *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
13711
Jan 1, 2000
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SERVICING OF TRAILER HITCHES ON VEHICLES. *MJS
8021
Jan 1, 2000
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKLING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST, VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 11/1/97 AND 12/8/99. *MJS
8019
Jan 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPEDITIONS AND NAVIGATORS BUILT AFTER 8/16/99 AND ORDERED WITH A COMPACT DISC PLAYRES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A REDESIGNED COMPACT DISC PLAYRES.
7970
Jan 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIOS MAY DISPLAY NO DJ - NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. THIS INDICATES A DISC WITHIN THE MAGAZINE IS NOT RECOGNIZED.
7916
Jan 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMTS WHICH HAVE COVERS THAT ARE UPSIDE DOWN. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A CORRECTED NAVIATION SYSTEM OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT, CALL MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT AT (734)461-0691.
7913
Jan 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUTO LOCK FEATURE ACTIVATION.
7896
Jan 1, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SERVICING TRAILER HITCH.
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