2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

178

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 5 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

46

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

The 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR has received a total of 178 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. 46 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (28 complaints), Electrical System (19 complaints), and Air Bags (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, potentially affecting up to 4,029 vehicles.

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

178 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspension
Complaints: 28 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 19 2 Fires 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Structure
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 5
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 3 3 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 3
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
Complaints: 1
Firerelated
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11610921 | ENGINE | | 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rocker arms, and that the engine lacked adequate compression in cylinders #2 and #3, resulting in engine damage. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.
#11489796 | FIRERELATED | | 120,196 miles Fire
The contact owned a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that fifteen minutes after she parked and turned off the vehicle in the driveway, her brother alerted her that the driver's side front seat had caught fire. The air bags were deployed. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The fire department determined that the cause of the fire was an electrical system failure. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle remained in the driveway and was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. Prior to the failure, the gear shifter and driver's side front seat made grinding noises, and the passenger's side front window made clicking noises while driving. The failure mileage was 120,196.
#11246739 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 38,000 miles
RAIN WATER LEAK NEXT TO PASSENGER SIDE BACK REAR POWER WINDOW WHILE PARKED
#11191091 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 175,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL !!! I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THAT HAS THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS SAME RECALL ISSUE AS THE 2012 NAVIGATOR ALSO THE CAR WHEN IT'S IN PARK WON'T ENGAGE WHEN THE BREAK PEDAL IS APPLIED TO UNLOCK THE GEARING TO REVERSE NUTURAL DRIVE 1ST AND 2ED GEAR IT WON'T HUGE SAFETY WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT AWARE I'M REVERSING ISSUE STARTED TWO MONTHS AGO AND I STOPPED DRIVING IT BECAUSE I ALMOST GET INTO ACCIDENTS WITH OUT THE REVERSE LIGHTS WONDER IF THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY CONSENT FOR A RECALL.
#11191091 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 175,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL !!! I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THAT HAS THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS SAME RECALL ISSUE AS THE 2012 NAVIGATOR ALSO THE CAR WHEN IT'S IN PARK WON'T ENGAGE WHEN THE BREAK PEDAL IS APPLIED TO UNLOCK THE GEARING TO REVERSE NUTURAL DRIVE 1ST AND 2ED GEAR IT WON'T HUGE SAFETY WITH THE REVERSE LIGHTS I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT AWARE I'M REVERSING ISSUE STARTED TWO MONTHS AGO AND I STOPPED DRIVING IT BECAUSE I ALMOST GET INTO ACCIDENTS WITH OUT THE REVERSE LIGHTS WONDER IF THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY CONSENT FOR A RECALL.

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Safety Rating for the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

Ford Motor Company has issued 46 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB-08-19-3 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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

0652 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) - SERVICE FIX. *TT

0594 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

DRIVERS FRONT POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REARWARD. *TT

051610 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

CLUNK/GRIND/THUMP NOISE - FRAME REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT

18400 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FOUR CORNER LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT LEVELING CONCERNS, SUCH AS ONE FRONT CORNER DROPPING. INDIVIDUAL AIR SPRINGS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT

042416 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

HEATER HOSE LEAK. *TT

041802 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (DRB) INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. *TT

03198 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

CHATTER, SHUDDER, A BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 9.75 INCH OR 8.8 INCH LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE. *TT

18127 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VARIOUS ELECTRIC CONCERNS. INTERIOR ILLUMINATION, QUARTER WINDOWS, MOONROOF FUNCTION, ACCESSORY DELAY, COURTESY LAMPS, ELECTRO CHROMATIC MIRROR, CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS, ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE RELEASE, FLASHER RELAY, AUDIO SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC HIDDEN ANTENNA MODULE (EHAM), POWER LIFT GATE, AND REAR CLIMATE CONTROL. *TT

17881 — SUSPENSION

RIDE HEIGHT ISSUES ON AUTOMOBILES WITH AIR SUSPENSION. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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