Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
04261612/31/200410014310Weld bonding procedure. *tt04/29/2005
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
0411406/14/20041836910008254Liftgate reversing direction when closing in hot ambient temperatures above 90 f (32 c). diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2825 present during self test. *tt07/23/2004
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
05161006/07/200510017924Clunk/grind/thump noise - frame repair procedure. *tt12/07/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
08/31/200521953106/17/2005
 Ltr from senator hutchison on behalf of constituent, re problems with her 2005 lincoln navigator. *nj the consumer stated there was a noise coming from the engine. the front end vibrated constantly. the consumer was informed the track bar and cad mount bushings needed to be replaced to correct the vibrating. the sunroof leaked, the cd changer scratched the cd's, the drivers seat was repaired 3 times, the tire pressure sensor didn't work, the remote start did not work, the transmission was slipping, the rear windows were grinding, the drivers side door would not open, the mirror would not adjust and the wipers were replaced. the consumer stated after two years of being told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, it finally broke down and the dealer had to perform major engine work. after the engine work was completed the consumer stated the engine continued to make noise and there was also hesitation problems. *jb updated 03/01/10.
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
09/22/2008585671
 2005 lincoln navigator rust at door and tailgate seams lincoln requires perforation and will not honor rust. *tr
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
07/24/201172000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln navigator. the contact stated both running boards on the left and right side of the vehicle were covered with rust and corroded. the running boards retract in and out in order to climb into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who removed the running boards but did not repair the vehicle due to the repair cost which was over $2000. the manufacturer was contacted and stated the reason for the rust and corrosion was due to the contact living in a salt state and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 72,000.
07/24/201172000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 lincoln navigator. the contact stated both running boards on the left and right side of the vehicle were covered with rust and corroded. the running boards retract in and out in order to climb into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who removed the running boards but did not repair the vehicle due to the repair cost which was over $2000. the manufacturer was contacted and stated the reason for the rust and corrosion was due to the contact living in a salt state and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 72,000. rvk
07/24/201172000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 lincoln navigator. the contact stated both running boards on the left and right side of the vehicle was rusted and corroded. the running boards retracts in and out for you to climb up in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who took the running boards off the vehicle but did not repair due to the cost. they cost over $2000 for the repairs. the manufacturer was contacted who stated he lives in a salt state and that was the reason for the rust and corrison. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 72,000. mw