Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Lincoln Navigator recalls
Vehicle speed control
NHTSA campaign 05V388000 · reported September 7, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
- The risk
- A fire at the switch could occur.
- The fix
- 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 control
NHTSA campaign 05V017000 · reported January 27, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 738,490 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
- The risk
- This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
- The fix
- 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: windshield wiper/washer, motor
NHTSA campaign 01V258000 · reported August 8, 2001 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,083,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 hitches
NHTSA campaign 00V073000 · reported March 7, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 565,800 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.
- The risk
- The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 6, 2017 · Structure · 290,000 miles · crash reported
ON OCTOBER 4, 2017 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45 PM, I DEPARTED FROM THE SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S HOME THROUGH AN ADJACENT ALLEY TRAVELING THROUGH THE SOUTH BOUND ENTRANCE. AS I MADE THE LEFT TURN INTO THE ALLEY AS I GRADUALLY GOT UP TO SPEED MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I WAS STARTLED BY THE SUDDEN INCREASE OF SPEED…
Jan 3, 2017 · Electrical system · 115,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH SPEED AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OF THE GAS PEDAL AND CAR CONTINUES TO GO 65 MPH ALL OF SUDDEN NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR…
Aug 5, 2016 · Visibility/wiper
VEHICLES WIPERS WILL NOT CUT OFF. WIPER MOTOR SMOKES BAD FROM UNDER HOOD.
Jul 29, 2014 · Air bags · 124,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO APPLIED PINS ON THE SUSPENSION AND REPLACED THE TIRES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE WHEELS THAT CAUSED THE…
Apr 15, 2014 · Unknown or other · 175,000 miles · fire reported
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF WHEN IT SUDDENLY EXPLODED.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 6, 2017.