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We found the following complaints for LINCOLN NAVIGATOR (1998)

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The contact owned a 1998 lincoln navigator. While driving 40 mph, the contact crashed into the front of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact in place. A police report was filed. The contact suffered a mild concussion and a whiplash, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

I was driving about 40 mph on a rode a drove everyday something broke on my 98 lincoln navigator . The guys who flipped it back over said the suspension broke i scraped a guardrail then straight across the road head on with a tree i flipped up on my headlights spun like that then rolled 50 more feet down the road it knocked me out on impact but a friend was in front of me and seen the whole thing i had a severe concussion and broke my back n four places none of the airbags deployed i would not recommend this type of vehicle for anyone there are so many complaints about the suspension and air shocks not working my sons almost lost their mom bc the suspension broke it was a very well maintained vehicle one owner be fore me who took very good care of it i only drove it for 5 months about 20 miles aday to work in back it was not lack of maintenance or anything like that

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator.the vehicle speed control was deactivated for the ford recall.the contact stated that the dealer deactivated the speedometer when the cruise control was deactivated.while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and destroyed.two occupants were injured and a police report was filed.the recall number was unknown.the approximate failure and current mileages were 10,000. Updated 5/5/09 the consumer stated the air bag did not deploy. Updated 05/06/09.

During frontal collision air bag failed to deploy resulting in facial injuries, attorney for client.nlm

During afront collision at 40 mph, neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered neck injury. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.

Driving at approximately 60 mph consumer had lost control of vehicle.vehicle then rolledover ,tumbling along sideof the median,front end was totally damaged, and dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.

Spark plugs!!i have a 98 lincoln navigator, i just had a 60,000 mile service completed on it 3,000 miles ago.the truck was sputtering and stalling out in traffic, the lincoln dealership assured me it was a hose egr/pcv, i can't really recall which.they replaced the hose along with the service.i deploy to korea in sep 02', and i get a call from my wife the truck is doing the same thing.so she takes it to a different lincoln dealership, they inform her that a spark plug is rusted and frozen in the head assy.they also inform her that the upper half is broken off, and the lower half is still in the head.i call to ask is this something that should have been caught on one the regular services, and he said "maybe".that is all he would say , he said he could not comment on what another dealership should have done.so i'm getting nowhere, but out of $14-$1,500.my complaint is that how is something like this suppose to caught if no one ever checks under the spark plug covers even for condition and security.i had this truck checked before i left so i would feel good that my wife and kids wre in a reliabl/safe vehicle, when in fact that truck could of stalled out when she was passing or even caught on fire or something.that is my complaint.

Woke at 4:00am to the smoke and fire of our vehicle fully engulfed in flames from the engine compartment. The vehicle was located in our driveway. It was parked at about 9:50am the day before..roughly about 18 hours before it caught on fire. My wife and mother in law got our three kids out into the back yard. Two of the kids were within 20-25 ft. Of the fire when they were sleeping. I went out to the garage and tried extinguishing the fire with a fire extinguisher, but was unable to do any good. I then hooked up the water hose and began using the hose on both the car and the side of our housewith most of my efforts on keeping the house wet since the vehicle was only about 8ft from the house. I got hit in the leg and chest with material that flew when one of the tires blew out. Later, the other front tire and windshield blew. The vehicle was totally destroyed, mostly from the front. The siding on the house was buckled from the heat, and the garage doors and concrete bib around the driveway needed to be pressure cleaned to remove all the smoke residue. Our insurance company took the truck on a flatbed and declared it a full loss. The fire department told me that had i not stuck it out and risked my life keeping water on both the house and the vehicle that the house would have definitely caught on fire, although i was told that i shouldn't have taken the chance.

Vehicle check engine light comes on, had it checked at dealer nothing found. Vehicle has a rough idle, stalls at idle and when coming to a stop.

While driving at approximately 65 mph there was a loud bang coming from the engine area.also, the engine began to lose power. Driver coasted to the shoulder and applied the brakes. Driver got out of the vehicle and lifted the hood. It was discovered that the 3rd cylinder spark plug blew out of the top of the engine, ripping the cable and the electronic ignition coil. Owner had the vehicle towed back to the dealership.

Car was parked in the driveway.had not been running or started in over a week.spontaneously caught fire and burned up.vehicle is totaled and our garage and front fasciareceived fire and water damage.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to go into the park position. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key failed to disengage from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Dt*:the contact stated the check engine light illuminated, the vehicle trembled and gears would not change when the speed reached 40 mph.there was also an electrical burning smell that accompanied the shaking.once the vehicle reached 75 mph, the shaking stopped.however, when the speed was lowered, the shaking began again.the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where they were unable to duplicate the problem.the contact also stated that both rear doors will not open correctly.although the child locks have been deactivated, the doors still will not open from the inside of the vehicle.the doors were not inspected by a mechanic.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she turned on the ignition but the sound of the ignition starting would not stop. The vehicle was not in a drivable state. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

I started vehicle and drove approximately 1 mile or so and vehicle completely lost power. Icame to a complete stop notice smoke from under hood. I investigated smoke and noticed the fire and immediately had friends evacuate following phone call to fire department. I have done nothing to fix problem at this point except for contacting insurance company.

Spark plug blew out at 45 mph w/o warning. Took to dealership and got back next day. 2 days later, engine light on, was told by same dealership that i had faulty vacuum hoses. More money spent. Now abs light is on after changing all front end brake components. Also dash lights stay on even with all other lights are off.

Ford engines. Cylinder head defect on ford and lincoln trucks causing spark plugs to blow out, stripping the threads.

While driving at approximately 35 mph engine blew out a spark plug from the number 1 cylinder.owner later contacted the dealer, and was informed that this will happen. The spark plug could not be rethreaded. The cylinder head will need replacing,and it will cost $3500.00.

Pulling into a parking space the vehicle sped up on its own.the harder i braked the faster the acceleration.the rpm's red lined and i looked down and all gauges were going crazy. It felt as if i lost all power steering and braking. I turned the ignition off and the brake pedal went to the floor.started it back up and all seemed fine.the next day the check engine light came on.it is at the dealer today and they have never heard of anything like this.i was very scared.

1998 lincoln navigator customer states that the battery did not have enough charge to start the engine andthe airbag warning light id flashing.customer believes problems are linked**ccthe problem was diagnosed as a faulty airbag module caused by decreased battery voltage.

Vehicle stalld out and died at various speeds without warning, causing loss of power. Dealer has inspectedvehicle several times, andhad not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.

My auto, a 98 lincoln navigator, sometimes will not start. The starter just grinds & vehicle cannot be started or moved except manually. This can happen at any time, even in traffic, if engine stalls. It occurs with engine hot or cold. I also incur this defect now with my 2000 ford expedition. I believe the vehicles are manufactured with a defective flywheel assembly.

Whileparked vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was able to prevent the spreadingof the fire by pullingout the wires from where fire originated.

On saturday july 23, 2005, my 1998 lincoln navigator caught on fire from underneath the hood.at the moment it is at the repair shop, but it is said that there is no repair, it is burned completely.thank god there was no injuries, but in hearing about the cruise control deactivation fires.i was concerned that my vehicle could of had this type of accident.

While parked an electrical short in the front wiring harness, caused vehicle to catch on fire. Vehicle was destroyed by fire.

While traveling on highway consumer noticed that vehicle will bounce down to the ground. Dealership is aware ofproblem. Consumer stated the suspenison light would illuminate, the air compressor relay was replaced for the rear suspension, the front washer was inoperative, cigarette lighter was inoperative, dealer found a fuse to be blown, the abs light illuminated, right front speed sensor was replaced, also the right frnt pitman arm was replaced, and the the front pads and rotors were replaced sue to them being worn which were causing nosie to be heard by the consumer.

Turn signals malfunctioned 20 times, smoke is present upon fuse blowing.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that after adding fuel to the vehicle smoke emitted from the engine compartment followed by a thermal event. The failure was not diagnosed nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure...updated 07-17-13 the consumer stated after pumping gas a strange clicking noise was heard on the driver's side. The drivere turned the vehicle on and off with the same result. Smoke then emerged from the hood. A fire started on the passenger's side. A thump was heard and the vehicle began to leak fluids.. The fire went out. The vehicle was towed to dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. Updated 07/24/2013

Car was parked in the driveway.had not been running or started in over a week.spontaneously caught fire and burned up.vehicle is totaled and our garage and front fasciareceived fire and water damage.

Spark plug blew out at 45 mph w/o warning. Took to dealership and got back next day. 2 days later, engine light on, was told by same dealership that i had faulty vacuum hoses. More money spent. Now abs light is on after changing all front end brake components. Also dash lights stay on even with all other lights are off.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator.the contact stated that while stopped at a traffic stop, the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and the vehicle was destroyed. The fire department advised that the fire had originated from the engine and ruled the fire as a mechanical failure. A fire report was filed and available.there were no injuries.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the failure and the current mileage was 119,000. The vin was unavailable.

The common blown spark plug problem for ford engines.

I was driving and smoke started to fill the 1998 lincoln navigator while pulling over flames started coming from the hood and from under the vehicle. I could see fire on the ground behind me.i pulled over and jump out just in time to see flames inside the vehicle and the whole thing burned.

The radiator in my navigator failed due to busted core tubes and seaking seams.i have contacted the dealership and they requested an invoice with reason for replacement.i sent this information to them and they never contacted me as to whether i would be reimbursed.i then called themn and they said they would return my call of which they never did. I then filed complaints with consumer protection agency, fla. Dept. Of agriculture & consumer services, and called other agencies.since these agencies said i did not have any recourse, because the suv was locally repaired and the lincoln/mercury dealer did not do the work i didn't have a leg to stand on.since the first incident the radiator has had to be replaced again, with the same problem.i am a little old lady 59 years old who does not miss use my vehicle, therefore i suspect i have been taken advantage of by requesting repayment of the repairs made last october.

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 email acting like this is news to them yet i can find documentation all over the internet from people with the same issue!!!!

Consumer stated the vehicle caught on fire while parked.

Spark plug explosion on cylinder #3 in my 1998 ford 5.4l v8.

Ford engines. Cylinder head defect on ford and lincoln trucks causing spark plugs to blow out, stripping the threads.

Number 8 cylinder ejected spark plug.

While parked the consumer's vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment.

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 coil3) 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.

Consistent intense knocking following "cold" start.considerable increase in oil consumption.

Vehicle fire due to possible engine fire.

Dealer denies any malfunction, says cafe is ok.

Engine stalling on several occasions, several repair attempts however continues to experience failure, unable to be rectified. Mjs

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

The instructions on the jack advise not to get under the car, but it is impossible to turn the jack handle unless you are under the car, the amount of force required to turn the jack handle is so great that a woman or a small man couldn't operate it.nlm

Started with the light in vehicle staying on for hours at a time causing a loud noise under hood.while driving and picking up my girlfriend, we were scared by the sudden acceleration of my vehicle. We hit another car causing our heads to hit the dash board. The car wouldn't stop so after we hit a car while on breaks, i through car in park and that just made car engine roar even louder causing engine to go into danger mood. Turned car off and started back up it was still roaring but then calm down to normal.

Vehicle has no side indicator turn signals in the front of the vehicle.

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

Spark plug explosion on cylinder #3 in my 1998 ford 5.4l v8.

Dt:consumer stated that yesterday she placed her granddaughter incar seat after unlocking the vehicle.when she shut the door on the passenger's side rear,the vehicle locked.after the door locked she went inside and had someone call 911 because her grandchild was in the vehicle.she lives in california, because of the heat she had the side panel window broken behind the driver's seat.this has happened once before, but consumer did not think anything of it, she thought that she had locked it herself. Consumer has not contacted the dealership and manufacturer yet.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to go into the park position. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key failed to disengage from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward after shifting into park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 97v171000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication -prndl). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 170,000.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. While attempting to place the vehicle in park, the gear shifter failed to engage. The contact stated that the vehicle would roll forward or backwards, depending on if the vehicle was on an incline or a decline. The contact was concerned about the rollaway possibilities with the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,126.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the gear indicator on the instrument cluster failed to display the desired gear selection. In addition, the gear lever would not shift into the park position properly. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 97v171000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Wheels are not safe and very dangerous and randomly breaking off all screws while driving and ruined the frame and drive shaft transmission suspension etc... Highway 10 west and vehicle became unstoppable as brakes also new but failed without 4th wheel this occurred 1st on morning after st patricks day 2016 and the tires were good and wheels were bolted with lugnut impact drill and mechanic said thers a recall and the original owner was unaware but lincoln claims they tried to fix before in 1999 but anaheim was fraudulently claiming repairs that were never completed because the owner always only went to the dealer where purchased new and the warranty was in effect 69,863 miles .

While driving at highway speeds the transmission on my navigator went out and caused me to almost be killed on the ohio turnpike. This happened 3 times and all the dealer could do was insult me. I hope that no one else has this problem b/c if it weren't for my driving ability i would be sending this from the grave!!!!

This is a very serious safety problem -danger !i have no vehicle and ford motor co.refusesto help.what if there had been a child in front of my car. It starts in reverse and drive. The vehicle was started in drive, accelerated forward and hit a tree before i could stop it.please investigate as soon as possible. Someone could have been seriouslyhurt or killed.

I have a 1998 lincoln navigator that is exhibiting issues with the transmission gear shift.there is currently a recall on certain vehicles but ford is telling me that my vehicle is not affected.i'm wondering how the same year and model affected in the recall that is now exhibiting the same issues, is not included in the recall?it is ford campaign # 97s86.

Vehicle experienced traction control problem causing vehicle to spin 180 degrees.(attorney for consumer).

While turning a corner in the rain the vehicle did a 360 degree turnaround and ended up facing oncoming traffic. Also when the vehicle takes off on anincline the tires just spin and the vehicle does not move. Manufacturer says . *nlm

While driving in rain at 60 mph car started to hydroplane, 360 in road, tires have been replaced since the latest incident. During any rain complete traction with the car is lost. Dealer contacted, and are aware of the problem, but cannot duplicate the problem.

Dt: contact statesvehicle is not displaying the proper shift.when the display is placed in park it is in reverse.there has been a recall on this model o, but this vehicle is not under the recall.

Having the same problem as a recall on the nhtsa website (nhtsa campaign number 97v171000). Component: power train:automatic transmission:gear position indicatorthere has been a recall on this model , but this vehicle is not under the recall.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. While the vehicle was parked on a decline in a parking lot the vehicle rolled out of the parking lot into the street and crashed into another vehicle that was at a traffic light.slight damage was done to the other vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted intopark gear the vehicle would not move. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, the emergency brake was engaged. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The pre-owned vehicle was purchased on november 8, 2003.she referenced recall 97v171000, power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) and was advised by the manufacturer that the recall work had already been performed. The contact stated that she opened a case with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 163,000.

While driving there is a noise coming fromfront or rear.previous owner had a problem withrear differential. However, mechanic wasinspectingvehicleto see what or where the problem was occurring.

In attempt to fix problem dealer balanced tires, replaced tires and channged drive shaft twice. Lincoln customer assistances said there was something not right but could do nothing. The viabration is becoming more violent with age and i am concerned that the viabrating part come loose and that myself or a passen be injured. Ford engineers know there is a problem. Fix the problem, explain the problem vouch ang for the saftey of the vehicle when operating at 62 mph a the viabration is present??

The contact owned a 1998 lincoln navigator. While driving 40 mph, the contact crashed into the front of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact in place. A police report was filed. The contact suffered a mild concussion and a whiplash, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear of the vehicle independently swayed from side to side without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and the rear of the vehicle began to scrape across the ground. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stopped independently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the lug nuts on the rear passenger side wheel fractured and caused the wheel to disengage from the vehicle. The entire rear of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame, the drive shaft, the trans axle, the transfer case, the rear axle, the bearing, and the rear lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Anti lock brakes skid.

Abs system failed.

When applyingbrakes they sometimes feel as if they would not come on at all. The abs light stays illuminated also.

While traveling on highway consumer noticed that vehicle will bounce down to the ground. Dealership is aware ofproblem. Consumer stated the suspenison light would illuminate, the air compressor relay was replaced for the rear suspension, the front washer was inoperative, cigarette lighter was inoperative, dealer found a fuse to be blown, the abs light illuminated, right front speed sensor was replaced, also the right frnt pitman arm was replaced, and the the front pads and rotors were replaced sue to them being worn which were causing nosie to be heard by the consumer.

When brakes are applied the steering wheel shakes.vehicle has alot of vibration. Also, extended stopping distance occurs.dealers contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.

While driving, and when applying brakes, it feels like front end is about to fall off. Making it hard to control vehicle.

While braking, vehicle went sideways consumer lost temporary control of vehicle.

While traveling on highway consumer noticed that vehicle will bounce down to the ground. Dealership is aware ofproblem. Consumer stated the suspenison light would illuminate, the air compressor relay was replaced for the rear suspension, the front washer was inoperative, cigarette lighter was inoperative, dealer found a fuse to be blown, the abs light illuminated, right front speed sensor was replaced, also the right frnt pitman arm was replaced, and the the front pads and rotors were replaced sue to them being worn which were causing nosie to be heard by the consumer.

Brakes pads and rotors worn out.yh

Brakes pads and rotors worn out.yh

The steering is not responsive enough for road tracking.constantly has to adjust the steering when driving the truck.contacted the dealer about correcting the problem.

My suv surves to the right so bad i have to hold the steering very carfully i took it to the dealer 7 times no luck someone please help i am very upset!!

Driving at approximately 60 mph consumer had lost control of vehicle.vehicle then rolledover ,tumbling along sideof the median,front end was totally damaged, and dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.

While traveling on highway consumer noticed that vehicle will bounce down to the ground. Dealership is aware ofproblem. Consumer stated the suspenison light would illuminate, the air compressor relay was replaced for the rear suspension, the front washer was inoperative, cigarette lighter was inoperative, dealer found a fuse to be blown, the abs light illuminated, right front speed sensor was replaced, also the right frnt pitman arm was replaced, and the the front pads and rotors were replaced sue to them being worn which were causing nosie to be heard by the consumer.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

The current design of the tie rod is such that, when it wears out or fails it completely falls apart. On the previous design of the tie rod, even after failure, the ball was captured and could not come apart until it was completely worn out after thousands of miles allowing for plenty of warning.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Lincoln dealer was not concerned about the problem. No safety defect listed.

Steering linkage.

Total loss of steering due to failure of left outer tie rod.repaired under extended warranty, recurred.the second loss of steering occurred while the consumer back out of the garage.*sc

Consumer states that the tie rods broke off while the consumer was doing 70 mph and then when the consumer was doing 25 mph. Contacted dealer

I was driving on a straight stretch of road through riverside, pa doing 35 mph when i experienced violent shaking in the front end of the vehicle.i had extreme difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle and almost hit 3 people walking alongside the road.when i was able to stop the vehicle i discovered that the inner tie rod had broken and that the right front passenger wheel was completely turned inward.the inner tie rodand associated mechanical parts were replaced.(old parts not available).

Fax fm archie bice (pa) re defective tie rod on his wife's 1998 lincoln navigator.*mrwhile driving over a speed bump the front of the vehicle jumped sideways in a violent manner.the consumer drove over another speedbump and the same thing happened.the consumer's husband checked the vehicle when she got home and noticed that the tie rod broke off at the end (the ball separated from the socket).the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told that this failure was not a common problem therefore no they would not provide any assistance.

While driving, the left tie rod separated, which almost caused an accident. While driving, the right tie rod separated.(all parts were replaced by the dealer)the consumer was able to stop the vehicle without causing an accident because both failures occurred at a low speed.when the tie rod broke, along with the inner binding, the reaction was extremely violent and difficult to control.the left inner and outer tie rod end were replaced.the sway bar link had broken.(the right tie rod end and sway bar link was replaced)*scc

Vehicle's tie rod broke on 1998 lincoln navigator.*mrwhile driving over a speed bump the front of the vehicle jumped sideways in a violent manner.the consumer drove over another speedbump and the same thing happened.the consumer's husband checked the vehicle when she got home and noticed that the tie rod broke off at the end (the ball separated from the socket).the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told that this failure was not a common problem therefore no they would not provide any assistance.

I visited my father who lives 22 miles away.i made it there and back fine.i just got back into my hometown when i crossed a set of tracks that are on a turn.i was traveling approximately 35 mph.after crossing them i straightened my wheels and my navigator began to shake with extreme violence.i immediately braked and turned down a side alley to get off the street.that's when i seen the broken passenger side tie rod.

Vehicle was going 35-40mph and the front end started violently shaking due to tie rod breaking.vehicle was very hard to control at a low speed due to wheels locking in a turning position with the steering wheel still spinning.vehicle was just in for repair a week before to replace the sway bar.dealer notified.the consumer stated that the service manager at dealer stated that they have had similar problems with the navigator.*scc

While driving15 mph the left front wheel turnedopposite to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to anindependent shop, and techniciandetermined tie rodpopped offthe steering column. Dealership was not notified.

We were siting in the parkinglot when we heard a loud bang and the front left side of the navigator dropped i got out to see what had happend and look under the car and saw the end of the rod hanging down.it faild right where it would conect to the front suspensioni have never seen a tie rod fail before.and too fail whill we were not driving was nice.i had just pulled into the parking lot and had been parked for about ten minutes when it just failled.

Without any warning while backing the truck up, the front right wheel laid sideways. The truck was towed to the dealership for examination. The technician replaced the tie rod end and the pitman arm.both tie rods failed. *sc

The tie rod assembly failed. The consumer was at a stop sign and just completed a right turn when it appeared that the left tie rod had broken.scc

Consistent intense knocking following "cold" start.considerable increase in oil consumption.

The air compressor continues to fail, this causes the back of the vehicle to drop way down. If this happens while the vehicle is traveling on the freeway i am afraid that the vehicle can flip over with myself and my baby.

Broken right sun visor mirror. Noise when operating left front window.

Roof racksystem - aftermarket - thule carrier system - windsurfers flew from roof, narrowly missed oncoming traffic, could have caused fatalities

Grey paint on bumper has peeled off on 3 separate occasions.the bumper material does not bind well with the oem paint.

Dt*:the contact stated the check engine light illuminated, the vehicle trembled and gears would not change when the speed reached 40 mph.there was also an electrical burning smell that accompanied the shaking.once the vehicle reached 75 mph, the shaking stopped.however, when the speed was lowered, the shaking began again.the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where they were unable to duplicate the problem.the contact also stated that both rear doors will not open correctly.although the child locks have been deactivated, the doors still will not open from the inside of the vehicle.the doors were not inspected by a mechanic.

The passanger door locked and will not open, it just happen all of a sudden we cant unlock the door with the key, power locks or alarm switch.this was really alarming to me and my family suppose, we had been in a roll over accident and had not been able to get out of the truck

Hinge on rear doors will not keep door open.my young son have been hurt by the door slamming on him several times when he is getting in/out of the car.my wife and i have also been hurt.

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

Vehicle difficult to control when driving in a cross wind.qcaw

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle she noticed that it was low to the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility, and a technician concluded that the suspension sensors failed. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.updated 12/7/09 updated 12/08/09.

We five were driving to pendleton, oregon for a new years celebration we were all straight and sober.the car suddenly swung to the left driver corrected to the right.happened again, harder.rainy and cold and dark out.driver corrected but the car swung to the left as though possessed, hurling us into a nightmare 4 full rolls.driver sustained hole in her crown(head)plus hand and arm pain.passenger sustained shoulder pain.passenger behind person sustained back injuries.passenger behind driver in seatbelt o.k. Except for bruising from seat belt.5th person in back had compression in chest, knee wrenched, and horrible leg cramping for 2 weeks.thank god we lived to tell the story.i can be reached at 425-462-1396 i am connie(owner) staying at my daughters until she heals up.my husband is 70 years old and was behind driver-bruised only.

Wheels are not safe and very dangerous and randomly breaking off all screws while driving and ruined the frame and drive shaft transmission suspension etc... Highway 10 west and vehicle became unstoppable as brakes also new but failed without 4th wheel this occurred 1st on morning after st patricks day 2016 and the tires were good and wheels were bolted with lugnut impact drill and mechanic said thers a recall and the original owner was unaware but lincoln claims they tried to fix before in 1999 but anaheim was fraudulently claiming repairs that were never completed because the owner always only went to the dealer where purchased new and the warranty was in effect 69,863 miles .

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

I was driving about 40 mph on a rode a drove everyday something broke on my 98 lincoln navigator . The guys who flipped it back over said the suspension broke i scraped a guardrail then straight across the road head on with a tree i flipped up on my headlights spun like that then rolled 50 more feet down the road it knocked me out on impact but a friend was in front of me and seen the whole thing i had a severe concussion and broke my back n four places none of the airbags deployed i would not recommend this type of vehicle for anyone there are so many complaints about the suspension and air shocks not working my sons almost lost their mom bc the suspension broke it was a very well maintained vehicle one owner be fore me who took very good care of it i only drove it for 5 months about 20 miles aday to work in back it was not lack of maintenance or anything like that

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear of the vehicle independently swayed from side to side without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and the rear of the vehicle began to scrape across the ground. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stopped independently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the lug nuts on the rear passenger side wheel fractured and caused the wheel to disengage from the vehicle. The entire rear of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame, the drive shaft, the trans axle, the transfer case, the rear axle, the bearing, and the rear lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

This same issue happened to another person's ford expedition and the shop reported that they had 5 other failures of the same part. The bar is made in mexico and appears to be of poor quality!!!

When traveling an dupon carrying a heavy load, vehicle got out of balance more then a inch. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has yet to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.

Front end camber cannot be adjusted leading to early tire failure

Tires slipping on rims, highway vibration vehicle since first purchased. Dealer verfied slipping tires and relaced tires and wheels which did not solve the problem. While driving on damp pavement at 60mph front end lost control capability, resulting in car hitting guardrail on a staight way .( dot number: )

After the second tire rotation at 15,000 miles, the front tires began showing very abnormal wear patterns.i contacted the tire manufacturer and they notified me they are having a very high incidence of similar complaints from virtually all navigator 4x4 vehicles.the dealer is telling me it is the alignment and that i should rotate the tires every 5,000 miles - or about half the interval the manual calls for.i have checked the alignment and that was not the problem.i feel there is a defect with the front suspension of this vehicle.( dot number: )

Right frontstruts/ bearings and wheel separated fromvehicle at highway speeds, causing damage tobrake line.dealer has repairedvehicle, and thmanufacturer has been notified.

Front end camber cannot be adjusted leading to early tire failure

Front end alignment problems since purchase causing pulling. Mjs

Suspension leveling system failure.

While driving, the left tie rod separated, which almost caused an accident. While driving, the right tie rod separated.(all parts were replaced by the dealer)the consumer was able to stop the vehicle without causing an accident because both failures occurred at a low speed.when the tie rod broke, along with the inner binding, the reaction was extremely violent and difficult to control.the left inner and outer tie rod end were replaced.the sway bar link had broken.(the right tie rod end and sway bar link was replaced)*scc

Rear end is scraping the ground while driving. Dealer notified.

Hi my name is [xxx] i have this viehicle sinse 4-11-01 sinse this day i have take this vehicle like 15 times to the mechanic and is been the same problem the hold time rear suspension problem's when i bouht thisviehicle like a month later i tooked back to the dealer for rear suspension problem's they fixed but like in month later the truck was down again for the same problem and they fixed again and kept going with the same problemin till now my problem is i don't have any warrantythis truck any more and i already payed $250.00 one time to fixs the same problem now the truck is down again of the same problem and now the dealer wont's me to pay$350.00 to fix the same problemrear suspension problem's thank you.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Ipurchased my lincoln navigator in 1998. The problem i have is that the airbags filled up while driving and cause the vehicle to to swerve. The suspension stays in the up position. I have had this problem corrected once and it cost me $500.00 dollars.when the airbags fill with air the truck is raised in the rear to a very unsafe driving height that shifts most of the weight of the truck onto the front wheels. The first time i encountered this problem was at 55000 miles and now at 96500 the problem has occured again. I'm sure the dealer will not repair my $50,000.00 vehicle without charge, but i'm still headed for the dealership next week to get the problem corrected because it is to unsafe to drive in the condition it is in now.dt

The air compressor continues to fail, this causes the back of the vehicle to drop way down. If this happens while the vehicle is traveling on the freeway i am afraid that the vehicle can flip over with myself and my baby.

Vehicle was going 35-40mph and the front end started violently shaking due to tie rod breaking.vehicle was very hard to control at a low speed due to wheels locking in a turning position with the steering wheel still spinning.vehicle was just in for repair a week before to replace the sway bar.dealer notified.the consumer stated that the service manager at dealer stated that they have had similar problems with the navigator.*scc

Consumer states, the rear air suspention compressor is leaking. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts

Rear air suspension total failure without warning.

Hi my name is [xxx] i have this vihecle for fifteen months sinse i have this car is been in the shop for like fifteen times and the problem is been the same all the time air suspension problems know my warranty is expiresand know i have to pay when ever the truck is down ihae pay already $250.00 to have them fix and the truck is down againknow i have to pay another $350.00 to fix the same problem the truck is been having since i bought it. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

While traveling on highway consumer noticed that vehicle will bounce down to the ground. Dealership is aware ofproblem. Consumer stated the suspenison light would illuminate, the air compressor relay was replaced for the rear suspension, the front washer was inoperative, cigarette lighter was inoperative, dealer found a fuse to be blown, the abs light illuminated, right front speed sensor was replaced, also the right frnt pitman arm was replaced, and the the front pads and rotors were replaced sue to them being worn which were causing nosie to be heard by the consumer.

Complete tiread separation and right axle separation, causing rollover.( dot number: )

Tread separation on right front tire, vehicle traveling approx. 70 mph, posted speed 70 mph, almost lost control of car with vehicle instability.tire purchased 10/18/1999, only 13,000 miles on tire.very lucky no injuries, but why did tread separate?not a blow out, as tire was inflated with air hissing out when we were able to stop.on interstate 95, and able to pull over safely, but again, very lucky not to be passing another vehicle or on a bridge when tire failure occurred.should there be a recall for these tires too?just because no injuries and minor equipment damage from flailing tread wound around axle doesn't mean it's a safe tire.( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )

Was operating my 1998 lincoln navigator with listed tires for several hours on 08/01/2000 when i felt a sudden constant vibration in tires or suspension.after looking at tires did not initially see anything wrong with them but later assumed it was possibly the tread seperating and giving my vehicle a rough ride.i slowed my speed and drove vehicle home very slowly and next day to desert lincoln mercury in las vegas.dealer stated the tire was damaged and needed replacement, total cost of $124.76.i believe this tire could be part of national recall and should be covered.( dot number: e4025825 tire size: p255/75r17 )

Tire began bumping, tread seperated at 70+mph( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )

Tires worn out.yh

Tire separation on the highway....question:do people have to die to have these recalled? (tiresize: p255/75r17)( dot number: tire size: p255/75r17 )

The vehicle experienced 4 blow outs with all 4 tires, which almost caused an accident.the 5th blowout ofthe tire, caused the hub and tire to fall out, almost resulting inan accident.tire dealer claims that it is the wrong tire size for the weight of the vehicle.manufacturerclaims its a defective tire.please provide manufacturer of the tireother details.

2 of the originial tires failed (size p24575r16).nlm

No summary listed for above vehicle. (dot number: ad9c448467tiresize: p25575r17)

Right front tire was vibrating. Thought was out of balance so had tires rotated and balanced. Tire technician said right front tire had tire separation.i reviewed other complaints on your data base and based on numerous other complaints on these same tires, asked manufacturer to replace all tires.they said they would only adjust the one tire at 50% which i said was not acceptable (dot number: ad9c448287tiresize: p255/75r17)

No summary (tiresize: p255/75 r1)( dot number: tire size: p255/75 r1 )

Consumer noticed the metal rim heat too much causing deflation on all four tire (original equipment) dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.tsconsumer stated tires constantly need to be filler with air, possible tire defect. Ph09-dec-2002

Tread separation on right front tire, vehicle traveling approx. 70 mph, posted speed 70 mph, almost lost control of car with vehicle instability.tire purchased 10/18/1999, only 13,000 miles on tire.very lucky no injuries, but why did tread separate?not a blow out, as tire was inflated with air hissing out when we were able to stop.on interstate 95, and able to pull over safely, but again, very lucky not to be passing another vehicle or on a bridge when tire failure occurred.should there be a recall for these tires too?just because no injuries and minor equipment damage from flailing tread wound around axle doesn't mean it's a safe tire.( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )

While driving in rain at 60 mph car started to hydroplane, 360 in road, tires have been replaced since the latest incident. During any rain complete traction with the car is lost. Dealer contacted, and are aware of the problem, but cannot duplicate the problem.

Car started vibrating heavily in speed over 30mph.took vehicle in for service, and was told tires were defective.purchased new tires from dealer .while at the dealership was approached by another customer who had also been told that the tires on their navigator had failed at 30,000 miles.saw on abc newstonight ( 9/18/00)that these tires were being looked into for failure in saudi arabia.i think this problem needs to be looked into here in the united states also.while picking up my vehicle i was also informed that tire failure occured on a truck with the same tires at only 11,000 miles.i would appreciate more information, as i do not want to put my family in jeopardy if these tires are defective as suspected.( dot number: tire size: p245/75r16 )

Right front tire separated while driving, and driver lost control of vehicle, almost causing an accident.the tires are continental contitrac at 17 inches.consumer turned in tires before retreiving the dot number.*jg

While turning a corner in the rain the vehicle did a 360 degree turnaround and ended up facing oncoming traffic. Also when the vehicle takes off on anincline the tires just spin and the vehicle does not move. Manufacturer says . *nlm

Appx. 12" of inside shoulder of p245/75r16 tire located on driver's side rear separated. (dot number: unk.tiresize: p245/75r)

Tread separation of tire with 50% of tread life left.

Second set of contitrac tires results in second sidewall blow out.once again on the freeway 65-70mph.what about consumer safety? (tiresize: p255/75r17)

3 out of 4 tires have signs of sidewall separation. Tire is a contitrac at, p255/75r17. Original tire equipment on a 1998, lincoln, navigator.tire mileage at 40,000. Continental would not replace tires free of charge.

The sidewall on the front right tire shredded. There is no information stamped on tire or in owner's manual regarding recommended air pressure.( dot number: )

Tire separated from sidwall, call continental and they blew us off went to the ford dealer and he replaced the tires for me.he said there is a problem with the tires but continental is saying their is no problem. (tiresize: p255/75 17)( dot number:tire size: p255/75 17 )

Second set of contitrac tires results in second sidewall blow out.once again on the freeway 65-70mph.what about consumer safety?

While traveling at 55 mph, the right rear tire had a massive and complete outer sidewall failure. Through skillful maneuvering, the truck did not loose directional control and were able to change lanes twice and stop on the shoulder. Tire was changed and trip completed. The sidewall was so desintegrated that i took pictures. Contact me if you want copies.( dot number: tire size: p255/75r17 )

A large bulge developed on the inside sidewall of the tire, but it did not deflate.it had to be replaced.the agent at the lincoln dealer in san antonio, tx told us these tires were only good for 20,000 miles and recommended we have them all replaced.he sold us a michelin tire to replace the damaged one.these tires have now all been recalled and we got the remainming 4 replaced without charge.( i was unable to get your program to take all 17 digits of hte vin.it is 5lmpu28l3wlj54862).(dot number: ad704490xxtiresize: p245/75r16)

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

My parents have owned three lincoln navigators with 17 in conti trac continental tires from the factory.my mothers 98 navigator had a tire tread separate.my fathers 99 navigator had a tire tread separate also.now his 2000 navigator with 17 in conti trac tires is developing the same "tire thumping" as the other two vehicles did.a separation usually follows.we have replaced one tire, replaced the entire set on a second vehicle and are awaiting a more complete separation on the latest vehicle.......these 17 inch tires are junk.i know the government has recalled the 16 in, tires on navigators of the same brand but the 17 inch ones are just as bad... I have power of attorney over both my aging parents and felt compelled to write you and let you know of this dangerous situation....sincerely,rodger d. Connor.(tiresize: 17 inch)

Firestone tires p245 75 r16 experienced tread separation.

On the left rear, the tread seperated from the tire while driving on the interstate at 65-70 mph.a loud pop was heard when the tread seperated followed by loud noises as the tread came off the tire and hit the fender well.i took the seperated tire to the local ford dealer and they recommended that i put all new tires on my car.the left front tire also had a crack in it along the tread and sidewall of the tire.the ford representative said that it look like the left front was about to also seperate.the seperated tread also caused the center cap of the wheel to come off.this was a very terrifying experience and i am lucky that i was able to get the car stoped without causing a wreck.the car swerved when it first occured and we were lucky that there was not another beside us.( dot number: ad70 449 tire size: p245/75r16 )

Continental contitrac ac tires,p255 75 r17, original equipment, 27ooo miles, mounted on a1998, lincoln, navigator.while consumer was traveling at 70 mph passenger's side tire had tread separation.tire was not flat, it stayed intact. Dot number ad9c448098.

My contitrac as tires have the same symptoms as the tires in the recall announced by continental tires on 9/19/00; however, the recall dot number range inappropriately exclude my tires. My contitrac p246/75r16 tires should be included as part os this recall because they are defective. The recall should also include the contitrac 17inch tires because i have some friends who have those tires which have the symptoms of vibration, missing chunks of tread.( dot number: ad70449397 tire size: 245/75r16 )

Just like the explorer tires the tread just came loose yesterday.( dot number: tire size: p255/75 17 )

Problemis that there was abnormal wear of tires onvehicle.consumercontactedlincoln, and continential has alsobeen notified.

Firestone tires p245 75 r16 experienced tread separation.

On three occasion the tires experienced tire blowout and lost a large piece of tread causing irregular tread wear and strong vibration, consumer replaced the tires and request reimbursement (continental general tire).nlm

While traveling oninterstateand without prior warning there was a noise and vibration .he was able to pull over to shoulder, saw thatright tire tread separated.firestone, bridgestone, 24575r16, dueler at. Dealership was aware ofproblem.

After checking pressure and tread 1 wk prior, tread completley separated from tire( dot number: ad70449457 tire size: p245/75r16 )

Original equipment on a 1998 lincoln, naviagtor.while drivingtread separated on the right rear tirewhich caused damages tovehicle. Please give any further details.

Just like the explorer tires the tread just came loose yesterday. (tiresize: p255/75 17)( dot number: tire size: p255/75 17 )

After checking pressure and tread 1 wk prior, tread completley separated from tire( dot number: ad70449457 tire size: p245/75r16 )

Pe00 020;consumer was traveling 65mph onintersection, and experienced vibration fromvehicle.then, there was a loud boom.he was able to pullvehicle over to the shoulders, andleft rear tire tread had separated from rim.tire was still inflated.continental,#p245/75r16. He contacteddealership, andmechanic replaced the tires.also therewere stress marks and cracking.

The right rear tire tread separated from the tire at 50 mph. The tire stayed inflated however the tread caused minor damage to the rear bumber and right rear wheel well panel. Fortunate for me i was able to maintain control of the truck and bring it to a stop with out injury to anyone else or myself. There was evidence of abnormal wear and no visual defects were noted on the tire prior to the failure. I'm a commercial "transport category" aircraftmechanic so i do know how to inspect tires and understand the importance of preventative maintenance. And still this happen to me, there is a dangerous problem with these tires. Please get them off the roads before someone is killed.

Right rear tire(no brand or size provided) experienced tread separation while driving, muffler bracket and inner fender were slightly damaged.

Lincoln authorized service dept stated that the failure was due to a defect

No summary( dot number: )

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

Pulling into a parking space the vehicle sped up on its own.the harder i braked the faster the acceleration.the rpm's red lined and i looked down and all gauges were going crazy. It felt as if i lost all power steering and braking. I turned the ignition off and the brake pedal went to the floor.started it back up and all seemed fine.the next day the check engine light came on.it is at the dealer today and they have never heard of anything like this.i was very scared.

When pushing down on the accelerator in a passing mode, the accelerator pedal stuck in the open position without pedal applicationfor a moment then released by itself.dealer could not duplicate problem.

1998 lincoln navigator with a recall for speed control. Consumer states that the vehicle caught fire while parked 5 years ago. He beleives that he is due some compensation for his loss.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator.while parked at a gas station, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood of the vehicle.the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed, but did not disclose the cause of the failure.the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard.the dealer has not been notified.prior to the fire, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control).he took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recall repaired at that time.the contact believes that the fire was due to the vehicle speed control.a fire report was filed and the contact has pictures of the fire.the failure and current mileages were 155,969.updated 09/16/09 updated 09/17/09.

Dt*:the contact stated while pulling into a driveway at 5 mph, the accelerator pedal was lightly depressed and the vehicle surged uncontrollably.the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not stop.while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle was put in neutral and the ignition was turned off, the vehicle then stopped.an auto parts store checked the computer for codes, and found one for the air sensor.the computer was reset, but the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. Updated 06/12/06.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator.the vehicle speed control was deactivated for the ford recall.the contact stated that the dealer deactivated the speedometer when the cruise control was deactivated.while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and destroyed.two occupants were injured and a police report was filed.the recall number was unknown.the approximate failure and current mileages were 10,000. Updated 5/5/09 the consumer stated the air bag did not deploy. Updated 05/06/09.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator.while parked in the garage, the vehicle caught fire.the contact extinguished the fire.the ford dealer stated that there was no recall.the contact would have to pay $400 for the repair.he received a recall letter on march 8, 2008 stating that the vehicle is included in the vehicle speed control recall.he informed the dealer and manufacturer of what happened and they are giving him the run around.the recall number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 97,502.

Stepped on brakes at an intersection and my 1998 lincoln navigator developed a mind of its own and accelerated wide open without my foot on the gas pedal as both of my feet were anchored on the brakes to keep me from flying out in front of an oncoming truck.my tires were smoking and i was still moving forward until i took the car out of gear.very terrifying and my husband and i could have easily been killed.i have an appointment with a lincoln dealership to have it checked out tomorrow at my own cost.i am very concerned at what took place.friends were behind me and witnessed the whole thing.i have been told there is no recall for such incidents.

Intermittentlyengine would stall when applyingaccelerator pedal from a stop position.vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, within eight months, and the dealer still unable to duplicate problem. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

When pushing down on the accelerator in a passing mode, the accelerator pedal stuck in the open position without pedal applicationfor a moment then released by itself.dealer could not duplicate problem.

Upon applying the brakes, your foot can also press the gas pedel.this has happen to me 3 times since i have owned the suv.

Wife drove home from nc.parked car and started unloading.5 feet from house.20 minutes after park smoke seen from hood.could not open hood due to heat. Fire came from hood and wheel well.flames were 4 feet tall.used cc frequently do not remember problems.may have had some fuse issues. Veh insured by usaa who was going subrigate.usaa also sent an adjuster who took photos.

Vehicle was parked outside the owner's home,just a few minutes after the owner came inside the home, vehicle was engulfed in flames. Fire department was notified, and extinguished the fire. The vehicle wastotaled.

Vehicle was parked for about 3 minutes when all of a suddenvehicle caught on fire. This seemed to have been a similar problem to the one mentioned in ford recall 05v17oooo regarding the cruise control switch.

Dt*: the contact states the cruise control switch was disconnected by a dealership according to a recall repair.there is a nhtsa recall, #05v388000 on the vehicle regarding the vehicle speed control.the parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their local dealership.the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.updated 2/7/2006 -

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator.the contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in august of 2007.he immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired.he refused to have the speed control switch disconnected because the dealer stated that they did not know when the parts would be available.the contact has received several notifications stating that he needed to have the switch disconnected until the parts become available.he still has not had the switch disconnected because the parts will not be available until june of 2008 and he travels a lot.there had been no failure to date.the recall number was unknown.the current mileage was 160,000.

Automobile caught on fire while parked in garage causing major damage to house.mrs. Burt, then pregnant, fell while trying to leave burning house.

Dt:the contact stated on 7-10-04 h 1998 lincoln navigator caught on fire. The car was not destroyed. She got it repaired.recall05v017000included the 2000 lincoln navigator, but did not include the contact'svehicle. She wanted to know whythis car was not included in the recall. She called back in 04 to report that this car was having the same problem. As stated inrecall #05v388000 that has just come out andincludes1998 lincoln navigator. She has not called ford yet to see if vin number was included. She would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the repairs back in 2004.

When approaching traffic light vehicle started surging forward unexpectedly. Dealer contacted.

When starting vehicleblower within the heating and air conditioning system automatically comes on without manual operation, and cannot be shutdown. Cause unknown. Dealer replaced the control system which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.

Broken right sun visor mirror. Noise when operating left front window.

Window track failed.yh

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

The passenger's side mirror does not retain the adjustment hold. When vehicle gets a certain vibration, the mirror gets out of adjustment. This can cause a traffic hazard due to being adjusted all the time. Been to dealership at least 3 times for problem, but not able to be repaired.

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

Rubber seal around window came loose.

Windshield washer reservoir does not work.

The windshield wiper motor keeps going out. Thisresults in the wiper not working when engaged. The dealership replaced the motor but the problem recurred.

Wheels are not safe and very dangerous and randomly breaking off all screws while driving and ruined the frame and drive shaft transmission suspension etc... Highway 10 west and vehicle became unstoppable as brakes also new but failed without 4th wheel this occurred 1st on morning after st patricks day 2016 and the tires were good and wheels were bolted with lugnut impact drill and mechanic said thers a recall and the original owner was unaware but lincoln claims they tried to fix before in 1999 but anaheim was fraudulently claiming repairs that were never completed because the owner always only went to the dealer where purchased new and the warranty was in effect 69,863 miles .

While traveling about 10mph on the highwayhe heard a popping noise the left rearwheel fell off.the dealership is aware of the problem.ts

I was driving about 40 mph on a rode a drove everyday something broke on my 98 lincoln navigator . The guys who flipped it back over said the suspension broke i scraped a guardrail then straight across the road head on with a tree i flipped up on my headlights spun like that then rolled 50 more feet down the road it knocked me out on impact but a friend was in front of me and seen the whole thing i had a severe concussion and broke my back n four places none of the airbags deployed i would not recommend this type of vehicle for anyone there are so many complaints about the suspension and air shocks not working my sons almost lost their mom bc the suspension broke it was a very well maintained vehicle one owner be fore me who took very good care of it i only drove it for 5 months about 20 miles aday to work in back it was not lack of maintenance or anything like that

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear of the vehicle independently swayed from side to side without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and the rear of the vehicle began to scrape across the ground. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stopped independently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the lug nuts on the rear passenger side wheel fractured and caused the wheel to disengage from the vehicle. The entire rear of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame, the drive shaft, the trans axle, the transfer case, the rear axle, the bearing, and the rear lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while parked she noticed the rear passenger side rim was corroded. The tires would loose air frequently. Also, the contact noticed that the front and rear driver side rims were corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic who stated that the rim needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Vehicle rolled over four times when wheel seperated due to lug nut failures.occurance could have been avoided had ford issued recall noticed in a more timely fashion.

Truck started to wobble, due to th right passenger wheel, the lug nuts broken and all the lug nuts so loose that they could be remove by hand.lug nuts can be replaced and found out that all four wheels were loose.

Prior to this had the all tires rotated and found out later that the lugs: nuts were loose.while driving onhighway at approximately 65mph, all of the sudden heard a loud noise on the rear passenger'sside . Vehicle jumped up into the air and back ontothe ground.contacted the dealer in the process of making necessary repairs, but was told about another recall that the nutsneed to be retorqued at 110 lbs, and that they are not under warranty.

Consumer has been waiting on dealer to replace lugs nuts. Sent july 14, 1998; dealer still informing consumer that they cannot get the parts.

Recall 98v095000/ lugs: nuts, and bolts.vehicle was repaired. After the repairs,lugs broke again.dealer is repairing the problem again. Owner traded car in after paying for many costly repairs that were not able to correct the problem.*ml

1998 lincoln navigator.while traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike the right rear tire broke offand went off the north shoulderand came to rest in the center median. *mc(ohio traffic crash report)

We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. The following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17)

Lug nuts failed.

Lug nuts recalled for tightening, however not for replacement (inadequate recall) 98v-095. Mjs

1998 lincoln navigator with wheel separation problems customer *ccthe consumer stated the failure was a result of premature metal fatigue. The consumer stated he was never informed of a recall regarding the wheel/lugs. (recall 98v095000).




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