1998 Lincoln Navigator engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Lincoln Navigator — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic stop, the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and the vehicle was destroyed. The fire department advised that the fire had originated from the…”
filed Dec 14, 2011
“On 14 june 08, my mother's 98 lincoln navigator caught fire while parked in my garage, it burned my garage and there was enough damage that I was moved out of my house. I filed a claim with ford and they denied my claim because they stated that nc law states that they don't have to cover a vehicle…”
filed Jun 20, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt
05417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2005Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
031404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2004
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Navigator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Navigator | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Navigator | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Navigator | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Navigator | 13 | 22% |
| 2005 Navigator | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 Navigator | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 Navigator | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 Navigator | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 Navigator | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 Navigator | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 Navigator | 22 | 17% |
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.