Lincoln Navigator 1998 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Lincoln Navigator 1998

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
97V171000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 05/12/1997 to 08/22/1997	V (Vehicle)	866000	10/20/1997	ODI	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	10/07/1997	10/10/1997
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. if the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. the vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate park.
Consequence Summary	The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.
Notes	Owner notification is expected to begin october 20, 1997.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 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN
4631	08/01/1998		615169	Brief information on vehicles exhibit vibration at cruise over 50 mph. *tt	01/03/2001
12134	11/01/1998		613156	Information regarding vehicles models of the 4r100 that are added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *mjs	06/19/2000
983170	02/17/1998		607419	Concerns with codes p0500, p0503, p1501 or p1503 which may be caused my a loose speedometer drive gear. *tt	09/22/1999
9943	03/08/1999		604751	Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt	05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
15749	03/01/2002		636384	Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel drive may exhibit a notchy or sticking feeling in slow speed turns with no effect on steering efforts or assist while in the automatic 4x4 position. *tt	11/07/2002
99152	07/26/1999		608431	Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt	01/05/2001
11482	04/01/1998		613391	For certain model vehicles, the 4r70w transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed. *tt	07/10/2000
0015	01/10/2000		612203	Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs	06/06/2000
7353	11/01/1999		610785	Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt	05/15/2000
13187	09/01/1999		6090544	Information regarding e40d/4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *mjs	03/21/2000
7100	09/01/1999		6090448	Information regarding transmission trouble codes. *mjs	03/20/2000
983180	02/16/1998		607422	Information on the new 4r100 transmission. *tt	09/22/1999
98130	01/19/1998		605619	Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions. *tt	07/14/1999
98123	01/19/1998		605599	Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory. *tt	07/13/1999
9946	03/08/1999		604762	Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator. *tt	06/01/1999
982312	11/23/1998		603740	Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p0705, p0708, p1704, and / or p1705 may be stored in memory. *yc	03/04/1999
98209	10/12/1998		603694	A ticking noise on initial startup with shift selector in p or n position may occur on some vehicles. *yc	03/02/1999
98422	03/02/1998		601283	Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions. *yc	07/16/1998
98412	03/02/1998		601273	The 4r70w transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange	07/16/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
042107	12/13/2004	042414	10014086	General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt	04/28/2005
04217	11/01/2004		10013369	General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt	04/15/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
03148	07/21/2003		10003748	New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt	10/29/2003
002310	11/13/2000		616522	Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt	03/05/2001
6702	08/01/1999		608440	Vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moan concern. *tt	11/03/2000
0038	02/07/2000		612343	Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs	06/07/2000
0022	01/29/2000		612310	Vehicles may experience particle contaminants, from prior transmissiion concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system if not properly flushed. *mjs	06/07/2000
13010	07/01/1999		610756	Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moan concern. *tt	05/12/2000
6999	09/01/1999		6090312	Subject regarding e40d / 4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *tt	03/14/2000
9946	01/01/1999		606733	Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator. *tt	09/01/1999
12591	03/01/1999		605315	Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moaning noise. *tt	06/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
13505	11/01/1999		614630	All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt	11/29/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
01181	09/17/2001		625715	Brake shift interlock.*jb	11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
05618	04/01/2005		10017892	Rear axle noise repair. *tt	12/06/2005
12797	05/01/1999		607111	Addressing concerns of a low speed (under 35 mph) clicking noise caused by a cage nut rocking on the cotter pin for the front axle half shaft spindle. *tt	01/05/2001
4628	08/01/1998		615164	Some vehicles may exhibit rear axle noise. *tt	01/02/2001
983074	02/27/1998		607369	Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt	09/21/1999
12905	06/01/1999		606937	Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt	09/08/1999
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
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
15897	05/01/2002		637779	Subject regarding driveline angle-related vibration at various speeds and load conditions. *tt	12/06/2002
99143	07/12/1999		608419	Some 4x4 vehicles built with center disconnect front axles may exhibit a moaning noise from the front differential while operating in 4x2 mode. *tt	11/24/1999
996139	05/01/1999		606989	Concerns with front differential noise. *tt	09/09/1999
996113	05/01/1999		606979	Experiencing front differential noise. *tt	09/09/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
98-4725	09/01/1998		607138	Vibration at cruise over 50 mph. *ak	11/02/2000
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
12572	03/01/1999		605296	Vehicles may exhibit a high speed driveline vibration. *tt	06/07/1999
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
983315	02/03/1998		607478	The 4r100 transmission will have an orange prior to repair tag on the fluid pan. *tt	09/23/1999
971110972313	11/10/1997		53669	A new design transmission case and extension housing has been released. *yc	03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
15011	06/01/2001		622824	Exhibiting an uncommanded shift wheel low during low speed maneuvering. *tt	10/23/2001

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN
11/29/2011	170000
	Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward after shifting into park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 97v171000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication -prndl). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 170,000.
11/29/2011	170000
	Tl - the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward after shifting into park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 97v171000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication -prndl). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 170,000. kmj
11/29/2011	170000
	Tl - the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that that after shifting to the park position that vehicle was still moving forward. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 97v171000 (component: power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 170,000. pm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11/13/2010	163000
	Tl-the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. while the vehicle was parked on a decline in a parked lot the vehicle rolled out of the parking lot into the street and crashed into another vehicle that was stopped at a light. slight damage was done to the other vehicle. the contact stated when you put the vehicle in park the gear shifter stays in park but the vehicle will move. she stated to prevent the vehicle from moving in park the emergency brakes has to be engaged. no police report was filed and no one was injured. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vehicle was purchased used on 11/8/2003. she referenced recall 97v171000, power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) and was advised by the manufacture that the recall work had already been performed. the contact stated she open a case with the manufacture. the failure and current mileage were 163,000. vwb
03/23/2009		1
	I have a 1998 lincoln navigator that is exhibiting issues with the transmission gear shift. there is currently a recall on certain vehicles but ford is telling me that my vehicle is not affected. i'm wondering how the same year and model affected in the recall that is now exhibiting the same issues, is not included in the recall? it is ford campaign # 97s86. *tr
03/12/2001		1	05/01/2000
	This is a very serious safety problem -danger ! i have no vehicle and ford motor co. refuses to help. what if there had been a child in front of my car. it starts in reverse and drive. the vehicle was started in drive, accelerated forward and hit a tree before i could stop it. please investigate as soon as possible. someone could have been seriously hurt or killed.*ak
06/14/2000		3	11/01/1999
	While driving at highway speeds the transmission on my navigator went out and caused me to almost be killed on the ohio turnpike. this happened 3 times and all the dealer could do was insult me. i hope that no one else has this problem b/c if it weren't for my driving ability i would be sending this from the grave!!!!*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
10/07/1998		1
	While driving in rain at 60 mph car started to hydroplane, 360 in road, tires have been replaced since the latest incident. during any rain complete traction with the car is lost. dealer contacted, and are aware of the problem, but cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
		1
	Vehicle experienced traction control problem causing vehicle to spin 180 degrees.(attorney for consumer).
		1
	While turning a corner in the rain the vehicle did a 360 degree turn around and ended up facing oncoming traffic. also when the vehicle takes off on an incline the tires just spin and the vehicle does not move. manufacturer says . ak nlm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
07/05/2005	113000	2	01/03/2003
	Having the same problem as a recall on the nhtsa website (nhtsa campaign number 97v171000). component: power train:automatic transmission:gear position indicator there has been a recall on this model , but this vehicle is not under the recall.
05/31/2005		1	01/01/1998
	Dt: contact states vehicle is not displaying the proper shift. when the display is placed in park it is in reverse. there has been a recall on this model o, but this vehicle is not under the recall. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

	While driving there is a noise coming from front or rear. previous owner had a problem with rear differential. however, mechanic was inspecting vehicle to see what or where the problem was occurring.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
05/03/1999		2	12/01/1998
	In attempt to fix problem dealer balanced tires, replaced tires and channged drive shaft twice. lincoln customer assistances said there was something not right but could do nothing. the viabration is becoming more violent with age and i am concerned that the viabrating part come loose and that myself or a passen be injured. ford engineers know there is a problem. fix the problem, explain the problem vouch ang for the saftey of the vehicle when operating at 62 mph a the viabration is present??