NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator 2WD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 136 complaints, most often about tires. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #7 for number of recalls.
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Exterior lightingCampaign 06E064000 · 17 Jul 2006
Problem: Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E056000 · 13 Jun 2006
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
Problem: 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.
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)
Vehicle speed control — Cruise controlCampaign 05V017000 · 27 Jan 2005
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
Remedy: 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 (early april 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v388 and 06v286)
Visibility — MotorCampaign 01V258000 · 08 Aug 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
Risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Trailer hitchesCampaign 00V073000 · 07 Mar 2000
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.
What owners complain about
Share of the 33 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Tires7 · 21%
Vehicle speed control6 · 18%
Electrical system5 · 15%
Air bags4 · 12%
Structure3 · 9%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 9%
Service brakes2 · 6%
Hydraulic2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
My spare tire fell out from beneath my truck. The cable was split at the end. The small connector that is attached to the cable had separated from the end of the cable which also holds a metal pad in place. The pad allows the spare tire to be raised or lowered. All parts were retrieved, the spare tire, metal pad and…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. The vehicle has continental contitrac aw, size p275/60/r17 tires. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook. She took the vehicle to the dealer to see if the failure was caused by its front end. The automotive technician stated that all four tires suffered from…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the driver side air bag deployed without warning. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. As of november 29, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they would investigate the failure and…
Dt: contact stated while driving on a dirt road at 50 mph she lost control of vehicle and it crashed into a ditch. Upon impact, the driver's side air bags did not deploy. Injuries were sustained. *ak updated 12/7/2005. *nm
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.