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1999 Lincoln NavigatorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 132 owner complaints about the 1999 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid2.8× the Navigator median · #2 of 25 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints13226 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage64kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 28, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Lincoln Navigator has problems

132 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires293
Engine and engine cooling226
Electrical system123
Suspension122
Visibility100
Wheels101
Power train81
Vehicle speed control74
Steering60
13 other systems325

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1999 Lincoln Navigator recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 99V-099 · Apr 29, 1999 · 53,784 vehicles

Risk. LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE CAN CAUSE VIBRATION OR SEPARATION OF A WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 98V-312 · Dec 7, 1998 · 305 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 98V-296 · Nov 17, 1998 · 4,000 vehicles

Risk. INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Navigator year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Navigator median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1999 Lincoln Navigator safety ratings

1999 Lincoln Navigator 4 DR. 4X4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Lincoln Navigator, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADDP05005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
    No recall
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA05005 · closed Aug 2, 2006
    Led to recall 05V-388
  3. FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH SEPARATIOPE99060 · closed Mar 8, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-073
In owners' words

What Navigator owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL A/S COMMANDO TIRES, SIZE: 245/75/16 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10534876 · Aug 12, 2013 · 6,500 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR COOPER FUTURA ADVENTURER H/T TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO CAPS ON TWO OF THE TIRES HAVE BECOME DETACHED. THE MANUFACTURER IS GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND CONCERNING REPLACING THE TIRES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02T003000…
Complaint 10249920 · Nov 26, 2008 · 78,000 miles
I HAVE A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2WD WITH GENERAL AMERITRAC TR TIRES. TIRE SIZE P245/75/16 AND THE TIRES HAVE MAYBE 50% WEAR ON THEM. I HAVE HAD BOTH REAR TIRES BLOW OUT ON THE FREEWAY AT TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. I KNOW THAT I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING. ALSO IN BOTH TIRE FAILURES I FIRST NOTICED TIRE…
Complaint 10180632 · Jan 24, 2007 · 67,300 miles

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