Ford Navigator 2000

Model Navigator made in 2000 by Ford got 5 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (wheels). There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
02V239000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/31/1999 to 08/06/2000V (Vehicle)80254MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/09/200209/16/2002571120
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryCustomers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.
Corrective SummaryA 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. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
00V396000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/30/1999 to 09/21/2000V (Vehicle)49500003/06/2001MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/28/200011/29/2000571225
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. the f150 sc owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. the taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesOwner notification began march 6, 2001. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
791301/01/20007913612397Auto lock feature activation.06/08/2000
786501/01/20007865612228The vehicle may exhibit a door ajar warning lamp on. this may be caused by the liftgate glass switch.06/07/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
1640311/01/200210008334Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start. *mj07/28/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
1380601/01/2000612823Some vehicles built between 11/1/97 and 12/8/99 may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust. *mjs06/12/2000
802101/01/2000612686Some vehicles may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust, vehicles built between 11/1/97 and 12/8/99. *mjs06/12/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
1375001/01/2000612753Vehicles may have navigation system owner's guide supplements which have covers that are upside down. *mjs06/12/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1378401/01/2000612809Some vehicles radios may display no dj- no disc or cd will not eject. *mjs06/12/2000
1380501/01/2000612822Information on the new cd magazine that will not interchange with prior models, vehicles built after 8/16/99. *mjs06/12/2000
1371201/01/2000612700Information regarding vehicles that experience the radios that display no dj-no disc or cd will not eject. *mjs06/12/2000
801901/01/20008019612574Expeditions and navigators built after 8/16/99 and ordered with a compact disc playres will be equipped with a redesigned compact disc playres.06/09/2000
797001/01/20007970612487Radios may display no dj - no disc or cd will not eject. this indicates a disc within the magazine is not recognized.06/08/2000
POWER TRAIN
1374501/01/2000612742Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs06/12/2000
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
1512308/01/2001624629Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph. *slc11/08/2001
STRUCTURE
789601/01/20007896612292Servicing trailer hitch.06/07/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY
1374401/01/2000612801Some vehicles may exhibit a body boom while driving highway speeds. *mjs06/12/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
1374701/01/2000612748Information on all vehicles shipped with the auto lock feature activated, instruction on how to disable or enable this feature. *mjs06/12/2000
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
1512208/01/2001624622Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle and/or engine droaning noise on acceleration from a stop. *slc11/08/2001
TRAILER HITCHES
1371101/01/2000612699Subject regarding the servicing of trailer hitches on vehicles. *mjs06/12/2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1373701/01/2000612732All vehicles may exhibit an inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 light inoperative and/or dtc p1635 after a pcm has been replaced. *mjs06/12/2000
791601/01/20007916612400Navigation 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)461-0691.06/08/2000
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1382501/01/2000612882Some vehicles may exhibit a front washer operating without command. *mjs06/13/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
WHEELS
SQ00016FORD MOTOR COMPANY09/15/200012/06/2001WHEEL STUD AND NUT
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
02/28/2008112/28/1999
 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 driveway. i put the fire out. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
02/28/2008112/28/1999
 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 driveway. i put the fire out. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
05/15/2000301/01/2000
 No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - LINES AND FITTINGS
08/28/200782000410/01/2000
 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
02/06/2003
 Consumer received a letter from the continental tire of north america informing there are missing copies of original receipt. general grabber p275/60r17. ph

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
VAVIRGINIA BEACH23453LYNNHAVEN LINCOLN MERCURY757-340-0800