1998 Lincoln Navigator electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Lincoln Navigator — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to go into the park position. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key failed to disengage from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…”
filed Mar 12, 2015
“Car was parked in the driveway. Had not been running or started in over a week. Spontaneously caught fire and burned up. Vehicle is totaled and our garage and front fascia received fire and water damage. *tr”
filed Jan 21, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Navigator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Navigator | 8 | 40% |
| 2021 Navigator | 3 | 10% |
| 2020 Navigator | 4 | 14% |
| 2019 Navigator | 10 | 14% |
| 2018 Navigator | 8 | 16% |
| 2017 Navigator | 4 | 13% |
| 2016 Navigator | 3 | 12% |
| 2015 Navigator | 7 | 33% |
| 2008 Navigator | 7 | 23% |
| 2007 Navigator | 5 | 11% |
| 2006 Navigator | 7 | 12% |
| 2005 Navigator | 4 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Lincoln Navigator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.