CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Ford Navigator has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 Ford Navigator recalls
Most common 1998 Ford Navigator problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE FIRE DID ORIGINATE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND IT WAS ORDERED. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING THE SWITCH WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED.
ON 9/25/2005 ABOUT 2:30 AM MY LINCOLN NAVIGATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS TOLD BY THE FIRE INSPECTOR THAT THE TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A RECALL BY FORD. APPARENTLY THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE TRUCK WAS NOT ON IT WAS JUST SITTING IN FRONT OF MY TOWNHOUSE VILLA AND IT JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE. I NOTIFIED FORD COMPANY THEIR REPLY "GET A LAWYER". *NM
WHILE OPENING THE REAR DOOR, THE HINGES BROKE CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE REAR DOOR. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOUND. *JB
THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION.*JB
BRAKES DEFECTIVE AND FRAME RUSTED
1998 Ford Navigator questions
Does the 1998 Ford Navigator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 Ford Navigator: Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Navigator?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Ford Navigator has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.