1998 FORD NAVIGATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR
The 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control (2 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR, potentially affecting up to 20,637 vehicles.
Recall 00V168000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 20,637 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
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
THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION.*JB
BRAKES DEFECTIVE AND FRAME RUSTED
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
981613 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR. YD
7823 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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 PROCEDURE FOUND ON PAGE 204-05B-149.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD NAVIGATOR
- 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR (current)
- 1999 FORD NAVIGATOR — 3 complaints
- 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR — 5 complaints
- 2001 FORD NAVIGATOR — 5 complaints
- 2002 FORD NAVIGATOR — 1 complaint
- 2003 FORD NAVIGATOR — 7 complaints
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