Lincoln Navigator 2008

Model Navigator made in 2008 by Lincoln got 26 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment adaptive and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electronic stability control, equipment and power train. The car had one investigation (tires). There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, tires. The car has one 5.4 engine.

Navigator year 2008

Model
Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2008

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
5.4	8	Lockup/automatic, 6 gears	R	12/18/14	15.3/24.9/18.5117	Regular	2999	S.U.V. - 2WD	11-Jun-07

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
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
08V058000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 03/03/2006 to 08/09/2007	V (Vehicle)	123632	03/05/2008	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	02/05/2008	02/06/2008
Defect Summary	Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. this condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.
Consequence Summary	In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes	Ford recall no. 08s03.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
08V166000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 05/10/2007 to 01/09/2008	V (Vehicle)	158	04/24/2008	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	04/11/2008	04/14/2008	571	138
Defect Summary	Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, ztire pressure monitoring systems. the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations.
Consequence Summary	The tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. the recall began on april 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes	Ford recall no. 08c03.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
TSB-08-14-2	10/22/2008	10026363	Ford/lincoln: stability/traction control indicator; sliding car icon: on or flashing; dtc c1996 or sensitive esc/rsc activation no codes. affect some 2007-2008 expeditions and navigators. *pe	10/22/2008
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SI-20008	10/01/2007	10032232	Ford: water leaks, wind noise and/or noise on opening/closing the moon roof/roof opening panel. the 2004-07 wsm manual provides two separate procedures for moon roof height a horizontal adjustments. height and horizontal procedures need to	02/24/2010
SI-20010	10/01/2007	10032234	Ford: some multiples vehicles replacements may require revised as built data. the new level sjb service part introduced between 10/07 and 02/08 will require entry of as built data. *pe	02/24/2010
TSB-08-9-1	10/23/2008	10026382	Ford/lincoln: eatc blower intermittently inoperative-stuck on high/off. blower motor is inoperative no matter what speed or temp setting or the blower motor is stuck on high speed or off. *pe	10/23/2008
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
TSB-08-19-3	05/01/2009	10028736	Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe	05/20/2009
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
TSB-08-19-3	05/01/2009	10028736	Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe	05/20/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
20554	11/01/2008	10028169	Ford: vehicles with anti-lock brake control system dtc c2777. may exhibit an anti-lock brake control system (abs) light on with a diagnostic trouble code dtc c2777. pinpoint test g in work shop manual secion 206-09. *pe	03/10/2009
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
TSB-18-16-14	05/01/2009	10028729	Ford: some expedition and navigator vehicles may exhibit the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with dtc p0345 and/or p0349 without any driveability symptoms. *pe	05/20/2009
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
TSB-18-16-14	05/01/2009	10028729	Ford: some expedition and navigator vehicles may exhibit the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with dtc p0345 and/or p0349 without any driveability symptoms. *pe	05/20/2009
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
TSB-08-20-8	10/13/2008	10027987	Ford: steering wheel angle circuit and/or signal failure-c1277-c1278-built on or before 4/10/08. vehicles may exhibit a traction control light (tcl) on with diagnostic trouble codes. *pe	02/25/2009
SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
TSB-08-14-2	10/22/2008	10026363	Ford/lincoln: stability/traction control indicator; sliding car icon: on or flashing; dtc c1996 or sensitive esc/rsc activation no codes. affect some 2007-2008 expeditions and navigators. *pe	10/22/2008
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SI-19993	10/01/2007	10032226	Lincoln: may exhibit an ashtray door that is slow to open or does not open fully. before replacing the center console trim panel, verify that the ashtray itself is fully seated in the trim panel. the ashtray door will get stuck if the as	02/24/2010
SI-20010	10/01/2007	10032234	Ford: some multiples vehicles replacements may require revised as built data. the new level sjb service part introduced between 10/07 and 02/08 will require entry of as built data. *pe	02/24/2010
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
SI-20008	10/01/2007	10032232	Ford: water leaks, wind noise and/or noise on opening/closing the moon roof/roof opening panel. the 2004-07 wsm manual provides two separate procedures for moon roof height a horizontal adjustments. height and horizontal procedures need to	02/24/2010

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
TIRES - VALVE
PE08060	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	10/14/2008	04/09/2009	TIRE VALVE CRACKING
	On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.the valves were supplied to ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls both involved inadequate resistance to ozone cracking due to issues with the supply of anti-ozonant chemicals to topseal for a period from july to mid-november 2006.the aftermarket valves were compounded with a blend of epdm and natural rubber, using a relatively low percentage of epdm (epdm provides inherent resistance to ozone cracking).hence, the need for anti-ozonant chemicals and the problems with cracking when those chemicals were missing or out of specification in some lots of valves.both recall campaigns involved inspection programs to identify and replace valves with visible surface cracking.although the topseal valves supplied to ford also appear to have been affected by the anti-ozonant supply issues in mid to late-2006, ford indicated that its valves were made at a different topseal production line and were compounded with a higher percentage of epdm rubber to meet more stringent specifications from ford.odi's analysis of complaint and warranty data provided by ford showed that problems with cracked tire valves were significantly higher for my 2007 vehicles produced from december 2006 through march 2007.ford responded by implementing changes in its material specifications for snap-in rubber tire valves and also increasing the quality and acceptance standards for valves imported for use in its vehicles.while the complaint and warranty claim rates are elevated for subject vehicles produced from december 2006 through march 2007, the rates of leaking valves are well below one percent of production for each of the peak months for all of the affected models.a substantial majority of the subject vehicles are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms) which warn the driver when any tire pressures drops below 25 percent of recommended inflation pressure. as outlined in a letter to odi dated april 6, 2009, ford has agreed to send letters to owners of certain my 2007 and 2008 ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles to provide information about the cracking concern. letters will be sent to owners of vehicles built from november 2006 through may 2007.owners can opt for a free dealer inspection.valves exhibiting surface cracks or air leakage related to ozone attack will be replaced by ford under its normal warranty terms.ford expects to send the letter by approximately mid-may 2009. based on the use of tpms in the majority of subject vehicles and the relatively low rates of repairs associated with leaking valves and resultant tire damage, odi believes that the actions ford has agreed to take will provide effective and expeditious resolution for vehicles that were built during the period when valves with inadequate resistance to ozone cracking were most likely to have been used in vehicle production.further investigation of this matter would not be an efficient allocation of agency resources.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/10/2012	60000	1
	Side step boards don't work. windows stop working due to the design of vehicle and water getting in. power heating and cooling seats don't work. back rear gate keeps closing has hit the kids and myself many times trying to get items out of back. casing around door handle broke off. this is an expensive vehicle these complaint are made by numerous people owning this vehicle and should be recalled. *tr
03/10/2012	60000
	Side step boards don't work.windows stop working due to the design of vehicle and water getting in.power heating and cooling seats don't work. baack rear gate keeps closing has hit the kids and myself many times trying to get otemsbout of back.casing around door handle broke off.this is an expensive vehicle these complaint are made by numerous people owning this vehicle and should be recalled.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
06/05/2011	20000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the navigation system would continuously provide erroneous directions. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the system needed to be updated. the contact declined, stating that he did not believe that the update would correct the failure. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 20,000.
06/05/2011	20000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated the navigation system on the vehicle does not take the contact to the correct destination. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the system needs to be updated. the contact feels this will not fix the problem and the system can put you in a dangerous situation. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages were 20,000.rl
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/09/2011	78300
	Tl- the contact owns a 2008 linclon navigator. while driving approximately 20 mph the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle came to a complete stop and jerked forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission control module calibration was reprogrammed and updates were made to the power train control module. the contact continued to experience the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times where the same repairs were made all five times. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,300. ds
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
11/05/2007	48	1	11/04/2007
	Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. a day after the vehicle was purchased, the contact smelled something burning. she returned to the dealer to have the vehicle detailed and informed them that she could smell something burning. the dealer stated that the smell originated from the undercoating. two days later, her husband drove the vehicle and the couple returned to the dealer. upon arriving at the dealer, there was black smoke rising from the vehicle. the dealer stated that the transaxle leaked fluid due to the seal unit. at that time, the contact's husband stated that he was not purchasing the vehicle and wanted his old vehicle back. the dealer refused. the district office stated that they would be able to get the old vehicle back within 48 hours. the contact has been unable to reach anyone since that time. currently, she does not have her old vehicle, returned the vehicle that was purchased, and has not received a refund for the $3,400 down payment. the current and failure mileages were 48.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
12/18/2007	1500	5	11/07/2007
	2008 lincoln navigator sometimes has no brakes. have already had one accident because of this. took the navigator in to the dealership and they checked it out and said there was nothing wrong. wrote ford a letter and they replied the circumstances which you outlined concerning your navigator, have been given careful consideration. ford motor company considers the satisfaction of its owners to be one of our most important objectives. we commit very substantial resources and effort in a sincere attempt to resolve the concerns of our owners. however, limits must be placed on those efforts. although we regrest not being able to meet your expectations, our review indicates that the information provided by your dealer is appropriate. therefore, we are unable to be of further assistance in this matter. this is not acceptable! i paid $60,000 for this vehicle and am afraid to drive it. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
02/27/2008	3000
	Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. while driving between 30-45 mph, the traction light began blinking on the instrument panel. in addition, the stopping distance increased when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failures. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failures still persist. the current mileage was 9,200 and failure mileage was 3,000.
TIRES
05/13/2008	3000	1
	Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that his wife had a flat tire on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. he noticed that there were two different tire sizes on the vehicle. the front tires were larger than the rear tires. he believed that the difference in the tire sizes could possibly cause a potential safety hazard. at the time of the complaint, the contact could not locate the tire sizes. the current mileage was approximately 7,000 and failure mileage was approximately 3,000. the tire had a nail in it. also the tire pressure sensor was inoperative. updated 07/08/08
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
05/13/2008	3000	1
	Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that his wife had a flat tire on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. he noticed that there were two different tire sizes on the vehicle. the front tires were larger than the rear tires. he believed that the difference in the tire sizes could possibly cause a potential safety hazard. at the time of the complaint, the contact could not locate the tire sizes. the current mileage was approximately 7,000 and failure mileage was approximately 3,000. the tire had a nail in it. also the tire pressure sensor was inoperative. updated 07/08/08
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
03/10/2012	60000
	Side step boards don't work.windows stop working due to the design of vehicle and water getting in.power heating and cooling seats don't work. baack rear gate keeps closing has hit the kids and myself many times trying to get otemsbout of back.casing around door handle broke off.this is an expensive vehicle these complaint are made by numerous people owning this vehicle and should be recalled.
06/17/2009	22000
	Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. the vehicle burst into flames while parked in the garage. both the vehicle and the garage were destroyed. the fire investigator could not determine why the fire occurred. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 22,000.
VISIBILITY
08/26/2011	65208
	Tl* the contact 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated the driver and passenger side window regulator malfunctioned making both windows inoperable. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer replaced both regulators. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the window regulators and the manufacturer informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the contact stated the window regulator is a manufacturer defect that should be addressed. the failure mileage was 65,208.
08/26/2011	65208
	Tl-the contact 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated the driver and passenger side window regulator malfunctioned making both windows inoperable. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer replaced both regulators. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the window regulators and the manufacturer informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the contact stated the window regulator is a manufacturer defect that should be addressed. the failure mileage was 65,208. tlb
08/26/2011	65208
	Tl-the contact 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated the driver and passenger side window regulator malfunctioned making both windows inoperable. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer replaced both regulator. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the window regulators and the manufacturer informed the contact there were no recall on the vehicle. the contact stated the window regulator is a manufacturer defect that should be addressed. the failure mileage was 65,208. jo
VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
12/08/2008	5190	1
	Parked navigator 2008 in hotel parking lot, getting ready to exit vehicle and the rear window exploded in a million pieces. no foreign objects involved. *tr

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
CA	TEMECULA	92591	RANCHO LINCOLN MERCURY	951-699-1302
VA	MANASSAS	20110	MALLOY LINCOLN MERCURY OF MANASSAS, INC.	703-361-7162