Owners have filed 155 complaints
about the 1999 Lincoln Navigator with NHTSA between 1999 and 2020.
The largest single group is the tires.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 27 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Lincoln Navigator. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
21.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 8
5% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1999 compares with every other Lincoln Navigator
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Tread/Belt
1532.6%
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
613.0%
Engine
613.0%
Windshield Wiper/Washer
510.9%
Gasoline
48.7%
Automatic Transmission
48.7%
Switch/Wiring
36.5%
TIE ROD Assembly
36.5%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
11.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
11.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
34.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1624.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1624.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1928.8%
150,000+ miles
1015.2%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
1999 Lincoln Navigator 4 DR. 4X4
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1999peak 9Nov 2020
NHTSA investigations into the 1999 Lincoln Navigator
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP05005Opened 22 Sep 2005Closed 4 Jan 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR THE DEALER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, REPORTED THAT A SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE CYLINDER AND/OR EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE.AS OF DECEMBER 8, 2005, ODI IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ALLEGATIONS WHERE THE ALLEGED DEFECT RESULTED IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, A CRASH, AN INJURY, OR A FATALITY IN A...
EA05005Opened 22 Mar 2005Closed 2 Aug 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
EA05-005 IS CLOSED WITH FORD?S ACTIONS IN RECALLS 05V-017, 05V-388, AND 06V-286, RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 6.7 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).THE BRAKE SYSTEMS IN THESE RECALLED VEHICLES GENERATE A VACUUM THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SCDS TO FAIL AND, IN CERTAIN SWITCH INSTALLATION ORIENTATIONS, CATCH FIRE.FORD IS ALSO INCLUDING THE ENTIRE POPULATION OF 1998 EXPLORERS.FORD HAS INFORMED ODI THAT TESTING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURES IN THE 1998 EXPLORERS WILL CONTINUE AFTER THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.ODI BELIEVES THAT THE VEHIC...
PE99060Opened 27 Sep 1999Closed 8 Mar 2000EQUIPMENT
FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH SEPARATIO
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 BASED ON FIVE CONSUMER REPORTS ALLEGING THAT SOME OF THE EIGHT HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS EITHER BECAME LOOSE OR CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF ITS RETAINING PLATE.ONE OF THE COMPLAINTS INDICATED THAT WHILE TOWIG A TRAILER THE HITCH ACTUALLY SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FOUR MOUNTING BOLTS ON THAT SIDE CAME COMPLETELY OUT. THIS ALLOWED THE HITCH AND TRAILER TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.IN ITS RESPONSE TO THE AGENCY, FORD PROVIDED INFORMATION REGARDING NINE ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF LOOSE OR MISSING BOLTS, TWO OF THOSE...
Recalls on the 1999 Lincoln Navigator
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
06E056000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Risk: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
05V388000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Risk: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
00V073000
TRAILER HITCHES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Risk: THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
99V099000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE (4X4), 17" CHROME STEEL WHEELS. THE CLAMP LOAD CAN BE LOST ON THE WHEEL LUGS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WHEEL CONTACT AREA WITH THE HUB. IN SOME CASES, THE CONTACT AREA CAN DEFORM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE.
Risk: LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE CAN CAUSE VIBRATION OR SEPARATION OF A WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
98V312000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE SUPPLIER DURING MANUFACTURING, ALLOWING LEAKAGE.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
98V296000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.
Risk: INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2005028304,417 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: Initially 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, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch or fused wiring harness.
Recall 2004164305,024 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, Ford has issued a scheduled maintenance guide update which specifies that every 20 000 kms, the steering linkage, which includes tie-rod ends, should be inspected. The vehicle owner is asked to place the tie-rod end inspection procedure supplied with this maintenance guide update in the vehicle's glove box for reference and safekeeping. The vehicle owner is to provide the inspection procedure to their repair facility to help properly identify worn tie-rod ends. Performing the vehicle scheduled maintenance, including maintenance inspections, is the responsibility of the vehicle owner. Failure to replace worn tie-rod ends may eventually result in a tie-rod end separation that could adversely affect steering control. If the inspection reveals that a tie-rod end is worn and must be replaced, the repair will be at the owner's expense unless the vehicle is still covered by the basic vehicle warranty, or has an extended service plan coverage that includes these components.
Recall 2000281120,576 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamp circuit contains a resistor that is corroding. If this occurs, the resistive element can open, resulting in a loss of daytime running lamp (DRL) function. If DRL function is lost, there may be reduced vehicle conspicuity, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will install a sealed daytime running lamp resistor.
Recall 200007923,801 units in Canada
Structure
On certain vehicles, the trailer hitch assembly attachment bolts may lose clamp load. If the operator does not notice the condition due to rattle or other looseness of the trailer hitch assembly, there is a potential for the trailer hitch to separate from the vehicle. Correction: Trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates will be replaced with higher strength mounting bolts and nut plates installed at a higher torque and including an adhesive patch.
Recall 19990772,824 units in Canada
Suspension
Certain vehicles equipped with 17 inch chrome steel wheels may lose clamp load on the wheel due to insufficient wheel contact area with the hub. In some cases the contact area may deform, resulting in a loss of lug nut torque. Loss of lug nut torque could cause vibration or separation of a wheel and tire from the vehicle, which could potentially result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will retorque the wheel lug nuts to 110 lb-ft. and install a label on the road wheels that specifies that the wheel lug nuts be torqued to 110 lb-ft any time the wheel is removed.
Recall 1998235106 units in Canada
Brakes
Certain vehicles may have a missing or partially installed retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm. Improperly installed or missing retainers can cause the brake pedal arm to disengage from the master cylinder pushrod and result in loss of service braking without prior warning. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected to verify that the pushrod retainer was installed and ensure correct installation.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 140,000 milesOsterville, MACrash1 injured
POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING ....... WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR SUSPENSION LINE EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNMANAGEABLE ... CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE VARIOUS STATIONARY OBJECTS ......
NHTSA complaint #10568497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesOsterville, MACrash1 injured
WHEELS
WHILE DRIVING ....... WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR SUSPENSION LINE EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNMANAGEABLE ... CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE VARIOUS STATIONARY OBJECTS ......
NHTSA complaint #10568497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesOsterville, MACrash1 injured
SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING ....... WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR SUSPENSION LINE EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNMANAGEABLE ... CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE VARIOUS STATIONARY OBJECTS ......
NHTSA complaint #10568497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,000 milesPensacola, FLFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE ABOUT ONE MILE FROM THE BEACH TO A RESTAURANT, WHERE WE PARKED AS USUAL AND ENTERED TO DINE. WE HAD BEEN IN THE RESTAURANT APPROXIMATELY 15 - 20 MINUTES WHEN THE WAITER ANNOUNCED THAT THERE WAS A "CAR ON FIRE" IN THE PARKING LOT. MY FAMILY AND I, ALONG WITH EVERYONE ELSE IN THE RESTAURANT, RUSHED OUTSIDE, WHERE I WAS HORRIFIED TO SEE MY LINCOLN NAVIGATOR SURROUNDED BY POLICE CARS AND ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAVE PHOTOS ON MY PHONE IF NECESSARY. THE FIRE HAD VERY OBVIOUSLY STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND PROBABLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AS THE FRONT TIRE ON THAT SIDE HAD MELTED AND WAS FLAT, BUT THE OTHER TIRES WERE ALL INTACT. I HAVE SINCE BEEN MADE AWARE OF A FAULTY SWITCH RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL THAT CAN CAUSE THESE PROBLEMS. I AM ALMOST CERTAIN THAT WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE IN AND HAD THAT RECALL DEALT WITH YEARS AGO. I WILL SEARCH FOR PAPERWORK. I REMEMBER SOME REPAIR BEING DONE AT THE DEALER, BUT I CANNOT REMEMBER IF IT WAS A RECALL OR JUST SOMETHING THEY CONTACTED US TO RECOMMEND BEING REPAIRED. EITHER WAY, MY PARKED VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE WHILE I DINED.
NHTSA complaint #10491566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesFresno, CAFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10426629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,000 milesMontgomery, ALFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN AT ALL ON SATURDAY, BUT AT 4:30 AM SUNDAY MORNING THEY WERE AWAKENED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND WILL PROVIDE A FIRE REPORT. THE FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL UNDER CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V388000. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THE DEALER REPLACED THE UNDERHOOD SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH, BUT WAS NOT SURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142000.
NHTSA complaint #10362462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 240,000 milesColorado Springs, CO
ENGINE
IT BLOWS THE SPARK PLUGS OUT WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL STREETS IN SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER 2019 THE SHOP I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED TOLD ME THAT HAPPENS ALOT WITH THIS VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #11376834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montgomery, AL
WHEELS
LUGNUTS/FUEL LEAKING/LIGHTING/SEATBELTS
NHTSA complaint #11111808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montgomery, AL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LUGNUTS/FUEL LEAKING/LIGHTING/SEATBELTS
NHTSA complaint #11111808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montgomery, AL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
LUGNUTS/FUEL LEAKING/LIGHTING/SEATBELTS
NHTSA complaint #11111808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frenchburg, KY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO BE DROVE
NHTSA complaint #11103098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frenchburg, KY
SERVICE BRAKES
THE VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO BE DROVE
NHTSA complaint #11103098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frenchburg, KY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO BE DROVE
NHTSA complaint #11103098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesDetroit, MI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FAULTY TRANSMISSION GEAR. THIS MAY BE AN OLDER MODEL, BUT WITH 156,000 MILES, THE GEARSHIFT EITHER PREVENTS THE TRUCK FROM STARTING, OR WILL START ROLLING ON ITS AFTER PUTTING TRUCK IN PARK AND REMOVNG KEY. I ALMOST LOST MY TRUCK FROM THAT AFTER I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED ROLLING AWAY. DESPITE ITS AGE, THIS PROBLEM JUST STARTED.
NHTSA complaint #11084829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesBoynton Beach, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF LEAKED WATER ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW POST AND THEN TRAVELED TO THE DASHBOARD AREA. THE WATER CAUSED ELECTRICAL ISSUES. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR POWER DOOR LOCK COULD ONLY BE ACCESSED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10871253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesBoynton Beach, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF LEAKED WATER ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW POST AND THEN TRAVELED TO THE DASHBOARD AREA. THE WATER CAUSED ELECTRICAL ISSUES. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR POWER DOOR LOCK COULD ONLY BE ACCESSED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10871253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesBoynton Beach, FL
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF LEAKED WATER ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW POST AND THEN TRAVELED TO THE DASHBOARD AREA. THE WATER CAUSED ELECTRICAL ISSUES. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR POWER DOOR LOCK COULD ONLY BE ACCESSED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10871253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,000 milesIsland Heights, NJ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS MY 255/ 75 17 CONTITRAC TIRES 5 OF THEM HAVE BLOWN OUT OR COME APART IN SOME MANNER! THE LAST TIME A FEW DAYS AGO WAS PRETTY CLOSE TO A HIGH SPEED ACCIDENT 65MPH THERE IS AN ABSOLUTE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES !! THIS IS THE SECOND SET THAT HAS BEEN ON THIS TRUCK~! CONTINENTAL NO LONGER MAKES THIS SIZE AND THEY ARE NON RESPONSIVE TO MY COMPLAINTS PLEASE HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10730479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dayton, OH
ENGINE
DURING REGULAR, CASUAL VEHICLE OPERATION, ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS FLEW OUT OF ITS SEAT. CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND LOSE COMPRESSION. I THOUGHT THE ENGINE HAD CAUGHT FIRE AND THERE WAS NO WARNING TO THIS HAPPENING. SPARK PLUGS WERE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10701832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesOsterville, MACrash1 injured
POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING ....... WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR SUSPENSION LINE EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNMANAGEABLE ... CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE VARIOUS STATIONARY OBJECTS ......
NHTSA complaint #10568497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesOsterville, MACrash1 injured
WHEELS
WHILE DRIVING ....... WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR SUSPENSION LINE EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNMANAGEABLE ... CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE VARIOUS STATIONARY OBJECTS ......
NHTSA complaint #10568497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesOsterville, MACrash1 injured
SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING ....... WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR SUSPENSION LINE EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNMANAGEABLE ... CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE VARIOUS STATIONARY OBJECTS ......
NHTSA complaint #10568497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,500 milesCoweta, OK
TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL A/S COMMANDO TIRES, SIZE: 245/75/16 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS 6,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10534876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,000 milesPensacola, FLFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE ABOUT ONE MILE FROM THE BEACH TO A RESTAURANT, WHERE WE PARKED AS USUAL AND ENTERED TO DINE. WE HAD BEEN IN THE RESTAURANT APPROXIMATELY 15 - 20 MINUTES WHEN THE WAITER ANNOUNCED THAT THERE WAS A "CAR ON FIRE" IN THE PARKING LOT. MY FAMILY AND I, ALONG WITH EVERYONE ELSE IN THE RESTAURANT, RUSHED OUTSIDE, WHERE I WAS HORRIFIED TO SEE MY LINCOLN NAVIGATOR SURROUNDED BY POLICE CARS AND ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAVE PHOTOS ON MY PHONE IF NECESSARY. THE FIRE HAD VERY OBVIOUSLY STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND PROBABLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AS THE FRONT TIRE ON THAT SIDE HAD MELTED AND WAS FLAT, BUT THE OTHER TIRES WERE ALL INTACT. I HAVE SINCE BEEN MADE AWARE OF A FAULTY SWITCH RELATED TO THE CRUISE CONTROL THAT CAN CAUSE THESE PROBLEMS. I AM ALMOST CERTAIN THAT WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE IN AND HAD THAT RECALL DEALT WITH YEARS AGO. I WILL SEARCH FOR PAPERWORK. I REMEMBER SOME REPAIR BEING DONE AT THE DEALER, BUT I CANNOT REMEMBER IF IT WAS A RECALL OR JUST SOMETHING THEY CONTACTED US TO RECOMMEND BEING REPAIRED. EITHER WAY, MY PARKED VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE WHILE I DINED.
NHTSA complaint #10491566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesFresno, CAFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10426629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,025 milesLake Stevens, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WATER, VAPOR, CONDENSATION KEEPS GETTING ON TO THE COIL ON PLUG ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY ENGINE CAUSING WATER BUILD UP, ELECTRICAL FAILURE, MISFIRES AND SPARK PLUG EXPLOSIONS IN TO MY ENGINE, CAUSING FRAGMENTS OF METAL AND PLASTIC TO FIRE IN TO MY ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES NOW, BEEN REPAIRED, AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. DESPITE 6 SEPARATE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS, FORD / LINCOLN HAVE NOT RECALLED THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 1999 TO 2006 5.4L V8 ENGINE, LEADING TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LIKE ME HAVING TO CONTINUALLY FIX THIS PROBLEM, WHICH IS CAUSED BY A DESIGN / SAFETY FLAW IN THE ENGINE / COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION. I WAS NEARLY KILLED TODAY ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE THE TRUCK HESITATED AND MISFIRED WHILE I WAS GOING UP A LARGE HILL, STUCK BETWEEN TWO SEMI-TRUCKS AND I COULDN'T MOVE OUT OF THE WAY DUE TO FAILURE TO ACCELERATE.
NHTSA complaint #10374643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 220,000 milesGainesville, FL
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARKS PLUGS WERE BECOMING OVERHEATED AND POPPING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND WERE ALSO BURNING THE ATTACHED COIL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AND WOULD NOT INFLATE. THE CONTACT WOULD SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW MOMENTS TO ALLOW THE SUSPENSION TO RESET ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
NHTSA complaint #10370545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 220,000 milesGainesville, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARKS PLUGS WERE BECOMING OVERHEATED AND POPPING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND WERE ALSO BURNING THE ATTACHED COIL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AND WOULD NOT INFLATE. THE CONTACT WOULD SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE FOR A FEW MOMENTS TO ALLOW THE SUSPENSION TO RESET ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
NHTSA complaint #10370545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesLakewood, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR-SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT.
NHTSA complaint #10366998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesLakewood, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR-SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT.
NHTSA complaint #10366998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,000 milesMontgomery, ALFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN AT ALL ON SATURDAY, BUT AT 4:30 AM SUNDAY MORNING THEY WERE AWAKENED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND WILL PROVIDE A FIRE REPORT. THE FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL UNDER CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V388000. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THE DEALER REPLACED THE UNDERHOOD SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH, BUT WAS NOT SURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142000.
NHTSA complaint #10362462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.