1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

8 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10262771 | March 23, 2009

SPARK PLUG EXPLOSION ON CYLINDER #3 IN MY 1998 FORD 5.4L V8. *TR

#10262831 | March 23, 2009

NUMBER 8 CYLINDER EJECTED SPARK PLUG. *TR

#10160595 | June 23, 2006

I DROVE FROM MAINE TO MASS. APPROX 170 MILES, WE STOPPED AT MY BOYFRIENDS MOTHERS HOUSE FOR 20 MIN. I GOT BACK IN MY CAR STARTED IT UP AND IT HAD A HORRENDOUS NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. IT SOUNDED LIKE A MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MY ENGINE. I DID NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE. WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME AND OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THE BAD ...AWFUL NEWS AND THE EXPENSE. I HAVE A BLOWN SPARK PLUG AND NEED A HELICOIL RESULTING IN A NEW MOTOR OR MINE BEING TAKEN APART (WHICH ONE IS CHEAPER) I AM A SINGLE MOM AND CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THE PART AS I HAVE A $350 A MONTH PAYMENT ON THIS VEHICLE!!! FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED WHILE WE WERE PARKED AND STARTING IT UP AND NOT SOMEWHERE ON THE MASS OR MAINE INTERSTATE. CONTACTING FORD HASN'T WORKED, I JUST GOT A GENERIC...

#10105190 | December 22, 2004 Fire

WHILE PARKED THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JB *NM

#10102807 | December 12, 2004

1) DRIVING UP MOUNTAIN PASS, 65 MPH WITH CHILDREN IN CAR, TRUCK STARTED AGGRESSIVELY SHAKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING ,HAD TO PULL OFF TO FAR RIGHT LANE WITH DIESEL TRUCK ON MY REAR END. SMELL OF GAS IN CAB, HAD TO GET CHILDREN OUT OF CAR, HAD TO STAND BY BUSY HIGHWAY IN THE DARK FOR HELP. 2) BLOWN SPARK PLUG - STRIPPED THE SPARK PLUG HOLE, BURNED COIL 3) CAR IN REPAIR SHOP FOR 2 WEEKS, REPLACED CYLINDER HEAD, COIL, SPARK PLUG. CAR STILL "BUCKS", TAKING BACK TO SHOP AS I DO NOT TRUST CAR. I SEE MANY, MANY POSTS ON INTERNET WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP AS MY CHILDREN WERE PUT AT RISK DUE TO FORDS CHRONIC "SPARK PLUG BLOW-OUT. *JB

#10049680 | December 13, 2003

FORD ENGINES. CYLINDER HEAD DEFECT ON FORD AND LINCOLN TRUCKS CAUSING SPARK PLUGS TO BLOW OUT, STRIPPING THE THREADS.*AK

#10003631 | January 13, 2003 Fire

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.*JB

#723852 | June 23, 2000

CONSISTENT INTENSE KNOCKING FOLLOWING "COLD" START. CONSIDERABLE INCREASE IN OIL CONSUMPTION. *AK

Other 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Problem Areas

Tires 23 complaints Tirestreadbelt 22 complaints Electrical System 12 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 12 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 10 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Tiressidewall 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 7 complaints Steeringlinkages 6 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Air Bags 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System 4 complaints Engine 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint

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