Ford Navigator 1998
Model Navigator made in 1998 by Ford got 6 consumer complains, 21 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, structure and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, fuel system, gasoline and interior lighting. The car had some investigations: electrical system, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V168000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 20637 | 07/19/2000 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/2000 | 06/29/2000 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. erroneously. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. standards. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 19, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 13773 | 01/01/2000 | 612800 | Information for compact disc player problems, radio may display no dj- no dusc or cd will not eject. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| 13712 | 01/01/2000 | 612700 | Information regarding vehicles that experience the radios that display no dj-no disc or cd will not eject. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| 7929 | 01/01/2000 | 7929 | 612424 | Diagnostic information for compact disc player problems. | 06/08/2000 |
| 7897 | 01/01/2000 | 7897 | 612294 | Diagnostic information for compact disc player probles, no disc or cd will not eject. this indicates no communication between radio and disc player. | 06/07/2000 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 981612 | 04/07/2000 | 609747 | Fuel may leak from the spring lock couplings. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 15152 | 08/01/2001 | 624915 | Some vehicles may exhibit courtesy rail lamps above the 2nd row seats that do not operate properly or cause a battery draw. *et | 11/15/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 13745 | 01/01/2000 | 612742 | Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 98168 | 04/07/2000 | 609737 | Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 981613 | 04/07/2000 | 609748 | Transmission fluid leaks at radiator. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 15123 | 08/01/2001 | 624629 | Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph. *slc | 11/08/2001 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||||
| 9810569 | 04/01/1998 | 603601 | Concerns of squeaky / noisy pitman arm. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 98169 | 04/07/2000 | 609742 | Steering -alignment-toe set procedure service tip. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 7896 | 01/01/2000 | 7896 | 612292 | Servicing trailer hitch. | 06/07/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 13744 | 01/01/2000 | 612801 | Some vehicles may exhibit a body boom while driving highway speeds. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 15122 | 08/01/2001 | 624622 | Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle and/or engine droaning noise on acceleration from a stop. *slc | 11/08/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| 7823 | 01/01/2000 | 7823 | 612214 | 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 | 06/07/2000 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | |||||
| 13711 | 01/01/2000 | 612699 | Subject regarding the servicing of trailer hitches on vehicles. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 13825 | 01/01/2000 | 612882 | Some vehicles may exhibit a front washer operating without command. *mjs | 06/13/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/27/2000 | |||
| Brakes defective and frame rusted | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/27/2000 | |||
| Brakes defective and frame rusted | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 02/22/2005 | 140000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 02/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| The left rear tire experienced tread separation.*jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 12/14/2005 | 85000 | 1 | 01/02/2001 |
| 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 vehicle needed a cruise control switch and it was ordered. however, the contact was awaiting the switch when the fire occurred. the fire department was alerted. | |||
| 09/25/2005 | 112000 | 03/03/2005 | |
| 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 on fire. i notified ford company their reply get a lawyer. *nm | |||