1998 Lincoln Navigator tires problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1998 Lincoln Navigator — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: while traveling on the interstate at 60 mph the left rear tire blew out. The tire completely shredded, no evidence of a previous puncture. Pulled to the right side shoulder of road on a bridge and called for tow truck. Tow truck came , removed tire and placed the spare on. The tire is now at…”
filed Aug 10, 2005
“Continental conti track, p225/75r17, dot # ad9c448078 front driver's side tire experienced tread separation, resulting in blowouts. *ak the consumer purchased the same brand and experienced another separation. *sc *jb”
filed Jul 6, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Navigator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Navigator | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Navigator | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Navigator | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Navigator | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 Navigator | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 Navigator | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Navigator | 23 | 28% |
| 2000 Navigator | 42 | 39% |
| 1999 Navigator | 29 | 22% |
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.