2000 FORD NAVIGATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR
The 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR, potentially affecting up to 575,254 vehicles.
Recall 00V396000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 495,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE 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...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS 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...
View full details →Recall 02V239000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 80,254 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN 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: CUSTOMERS MAY INFLATE THEIR REAR TIRES BASED ON THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Remedy: A 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemlines And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE CONTINENTAL TIRE OF NORTH AMERICA INFORMING THERE ARE MISSING COPIES OF ORIGINAL RECEIPT. GENERAL GRABBER P275/60R17. PH
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR
Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
7865 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DOOR AJAR WARNING LAMP ON. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE LIFTGATE GLASS SWITCH.
7916 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NAVIGATION 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.
13747 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON ALL VEHICLES SHIPPED WITH THE AUTO LOCK FEATURE ACTIVATED, INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO DISABLE OR ENABLE THIS FEATURE. *MJS
13750 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VEHICLES MAY HAVE NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENTS WHICH HAVE COVERS THAT ARE UPSIDE DOWN. *MJS
13784 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES RADIOS MAY DISPLAY NO DJ- NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS
13806 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 11/1/97 AND 12/8/99 MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKLING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST. *MJS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR.
Other Model Years of the FORD NAVIGATOR
- 1998 FORD NAVIGATOR — 6 complaints
- 1999 FORD NAVIGATOR — 3 complaints
- 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR (current)
- 2001 FORD NAVIGATOR — 5 complaints
- 2002 FORD NAVIGATOR — 1 complaint
- 2003 FORD NAVIGATOR — 7 complaints
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