2001 FORD NAVIGATOR

1 recalls, 5 complaints - 6 TSBs

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.
495,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS Feb 21, 2012
Incident date: Feb 19, 2012
MY HUSBAND WERE INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR CRASH. THE 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR SPUN AROUND AND ROLLED OVER AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS SHOCKED WHEN ADVISED OF THIS. *TR
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 30, 2008
Incident date: Nov 3, 2007
TRUCK WAS PARKED NOT RUNNING WHEN IT JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE IN GARAGE. ALLEN FIRE DEPT CAME AND PUT OUT FIRE, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STORAGE FACILITY, DAMAGE TO TOWNHOME, FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED. TRUCK WAS NOT PD FOR, SO LIENHOLDER WENT AND SUED ME. WANT DAMAGES AND MENTAL ANGUISH PAID FOR BY FOR... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jan 17, 2007
Incident date: Dec 20, 2006
UNWANTED ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY WHEN THE CAR IS UNATTENDED. EVERY TIME IT RAINS I HAVE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FOR DAYS. STARTER KICKS IN AUTOMATICALLY, BLOWER STAYS ON WHEN CAR IS OFF. HEADLIGHTS JUST TURNING ON WITH THE SWITCH OFF AND THE KEYS OUT. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 23, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
DT: CONSUMER STATES: TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND IT HAS BEEN FIXED. WAS BACKING OUT OF GARAGE A SUDDENLY VEHICLE SURGED AND LEAPED BACKWARDS. REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WAS IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE AND GASKET. NO LIGHTS CAME ON. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Mar 12, 2001
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED OUTSIDE AIR ENTERING THROUGH DOORS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, REPLACED DOOR SEALS . PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD NAVIGATOR

6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN1
160000 STRUCTURE1
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
16403 Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
15114 Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLER DISCONNECT TOOL. *JADA
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
15123 Aug 1, 2001
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-70 MPH. *SLC
15136 Aug 1, 2001
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WEAK SOUNDING HORN CHIRP. *YD
15137 Aug 1, 2001
160000 STRUCTURE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WIND NOISE. *YD

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

FORD NAVIGATOR - Year by Year

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