1999 Lincoln Navigator

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #05V388000September 7, 20054,500,000 vehicles affected

  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.

  A fire at the switch could occur.

  Remedy

  By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286)

• NHTSA recall #00V073000March 7, 2000565,800 vehicles affected

  trailer hitches

  Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.

  The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.

• NHTSA recall #99V099000April 29, 199953,784 vehicles affected

  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.

  Loss of lug nut torque Can cause vibration or separation of a wheel and tire from the vehicle.

  Remedy

  Dealers will re-torque the wheel lugs to proper specifications and also install a label that specifies that the wheel lugs be torqued to 110 lb-ft any time the wheel is removed.

• NHTSA recall #98V312000December 7, 1998305 vehicles affected

  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.

  Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source Can result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.

• NHTSA recall #98V296000November 17, 19984,000 vehicles affected

  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.

  Increased brake stopping distance Can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect these vehicles to see if the retainer clip was installed, and repair, if necessary.

Other model years

• 1998 192
• 1999
• 2000 109
• 2001 81
• 2002 32
• 2003 127
• 2004 86
• 2005 48
• 2006 60
• 2007 45
• 2008 30
• 2016 25
• 2017 32
• 2018 52
• 2019 85
• 2020 32
• 2021 33