2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
137
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
The 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR has received a total of 137 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (19 complaints), Tirestreadbelt (18 complaints), and Electrical System (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, potentially affecting up to 6,966,229 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 58,640 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
View full details →Recall 05V388000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 4,500,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE...
View full details →Recall 05V017000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 738,490 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. FIRES HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION 'OFF.'
Remedy: AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. AS SOON AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EARLY APRIL 2005), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO...
View full details →Recall 01V258000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 1,083,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST...
Consequence: LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED...
View full details →Recall 00V073000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 565,800 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Consequence: THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
View full details →Recall 06E064000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 4,029 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
137 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
ON OCTOBER 4, 2017 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45 PM, I DEPARTED FROM THE SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S HOME THROUGH AN ADJACENT ALLEY TRAVELING THROUGH THE SOUTH BOUND ENTRANCE. AS I MADE THE LEFT TURN INTO THE ALLEY AS I GRADUALLY GOT UP TO SPEED MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I WAS STARTLED BY THE SUDDEN INCREASE OF SPEED AND IMMEDIATE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN AND APPLY THE BRAKES. BEFORE I COULD MAKE THE CORRECTIONS THE VEHICLE HAD VEERED OFF TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ALLEY AND STRUCK AN OAK TREE. TO MY GUESS THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A RATE OF SPEED OF ABOUT 25-30 MPH. ON IMPACT I SLAMMED INTO MY MOTOROLA SPEAKER THAT WAS ATTACHED TO MY SUN VISOR AND SPLIT MY HEAD OPEN WHICH REQUIRED 8 STAPLES TO CLOSE.
ON OCTOBER 4, 2017 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45 PM, I DEPARTED FROM THE SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S HOME THROUGH AN ADJACENT ALLEY TRAVELING THROUGH THE SOUTH BOUND ENTRANCE. AS I MADE THE LEFT TURN INTO THE ALLEY AS I GRADUALLY GOT UP TO SPEED MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I WAS STARTLED BY THE SUDDEN INCREASE OF SPEED AND IMMEDIATE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN AND APPLY THE BRAKES. BEFORE I COULD MAKE THE CORRECTIONS THE VEHICLE HAD VEERED OFF TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ALLEY AND STRUCK AN OAK TREE. TO MY GUESS THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A RATE OF SPEED OF ABOUT 25-30 MPH. ON IMPACT I SLAMMED INTO MY MOTOROLA SPEAKER THAT WAS ATTACHED TO MY SUN VISOR AND SPLIT MY HEAD OPEN WHICH REQUIRED 8 STAPLES TO CLOSE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH SPEED AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OF THE GAS PEDAL AND CAR CONTINUES TO GO 65 MPH ALL OF SUDDEN NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO 65 MPH, EVEN WHEN HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. THE RPM METER AND THE MOTOR SPEED DROPPED DOWN TO 500 RPM AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING AND NO POWER BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED GOING 65 MPH. ALSO, THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONER BURNED OUT. THE DEALER STATED THE BURN HAPPENED INSIDE THE WIRE HARNESS. UPDATED 03/08/17.*JB...UPDATED 03/08/17 *BF UPDATED 09/18/2017*JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIO, AC-FANS, TURN SIGNALS, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HAZARD LIGHTS, TAIL GATE, WINDOW WIPER, ACTUATOR, OVER HEAD STOP LIGHT, DOOR LOCK, THE TAIL GATE WOULD NOT OPEN, AIR SPRINGS/AIR COMPRESSOR, HEATER CONTROLS, AND THE WIRE FUSE CAUSED A FIRE. *JS *TR
VEHICLES WIPERS WILL NOT CUT OFF. WIPER MOTOR SMOKES BAD FROM UNDER HOOD.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO APPLIED PINS ON THE SUSPENSION AND REPLACED THE TIRES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE WHEELS THAT CAUSED THE BOLT JOINTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE AC AND HEAT WAS INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Safety Rating for the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Ford Motor Company has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02L10 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SUBJECT REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFORMATION LABEL.*JG
15708 — WHEELS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT
15671 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME 4X4S MAY EXHIBIT A MOMENTARY INTERRUPTION OF THE RADIO AND/OR INTERIOR CAMBIN LIGHTS WHEN THE ONE-TOUCH-DOWN FEATURE OF THE DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW IS ACTIVATED. *TT
15363 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 2000 AND JULY 2000 MAY EXHIBIT A RADIO RECEPTION CONDITION OF TWO STATIONS RECEIVED AT ONCE IN THE AM BAND. *TT
15262 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON RADIO OPERATION WITH REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT
15011 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
EXHIBITING AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT WHEEL LOW DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERING. *TT
13737 — POWER TRAIN
INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 AND / OR P1639 AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TT
14643 — AIR BAGS
SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) IN THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE. *TT
14571 — TIRES
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL / GENERAL P275 / 60R17 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A TIRE VIBRATION. *TT
14528 — SEATS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HOLES, TEARS, SNAGS OR CRACKS ON THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
- 1997 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 0 complaints
- 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 240 complaints
- 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 155 complaints
- 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR (current)
- 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 116 complaints
- 2002 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 48 complaints
- 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 178 complaints
- 2004 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 119 complaints
- 2005 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — 71 complaints
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