2000 Lincoln Navigator Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Lincoln Navigator has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 17 fires, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (44 reports).

4Recalls
109Owner complaints
9Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 Lincoln Navigator recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 05V388Sep 7, 20054,500,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Recall 05V017Jan 27, 2005738,490 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Recall 01V258Aug 8, 20011,083,000 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches

Recall 00V073Mar 7, 2000565,800 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Lincoln Navigator problems

Problem areas named in the 109 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires44
Electrical System13
Power Train11
Air Bags9
Suspension9
Vehicle Speed Control9
Steering8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Structure6

What owners report

2017-10-06, Structure
ON OCTOBER 4, 2017 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45 PM, I DEPARTED FROM THE SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S HOME THROUGH AN ADJACENT ALLEY TRAVELING THROUGH THE SOUTH BOUND ENTRANCE. AS I MADE THE LEFT TURN INTO THE ALLEY AS I GRADUALLY GOT UP TO SPEED MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I WAS STARTLED BY THE SUDDEN INCREASE OF SPEED AND IMMEDIATE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN AND APPLY THE BRAKES. BEFORE I COULD MAKE THE CORRECTIONS THE VEHICLE HAD VEERED OFF TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ALLEY AND STRUCK AN OAK TREE. TO MY GUESS THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A RATE OF SPEED OF ABOUT 25-30 MPH. ON IMPACT I SLAMMED INTO MY MOTOROLA SPEAKER THAT WAS ATTACHED TO MY SU
2017-01-03, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH SPEED AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OF THE GAS PEDAL AND CAR CONTINUES TO GO 65 MPH ALL OF SUDDEN NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO 65 MPH, EVEN WHEN HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. THE RPM METER AND THE MOTOR SPEED DROPPED DOWN TO 500 RPM AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING AND NO POWER BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED GOING 65 MPH. ALSO, T
2016-08-05, Visibility/Wiper
VEHICLES WIPERS WILL NOT CUT OFF. WIPER MOTOR SMOKES BAD FROM UNDER HOOD.
2014-07-29, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO APPLIED PINS ON THE SUSPENSION AND REPLACED THE TIRES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE WHEELS THAT CAUSED THE BOLT JOINTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE AC AND HEAT WAS INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
2014-04-15, Unknown Or Other
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF WHEN IT SUDDENLY EXPLODED. *TT

2000 Lincoln Navigator questions

Does the 2000 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Trailer Hitches. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lincoln Navigator?

Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (44), Electrical System (13), Power Train (11).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Lincoln 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.

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