1998 Ford Navigator Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Ford Navigator, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Ford Navigator
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Exterior lighting
Vehicle description: MINI vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of FMVSS 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into…
Remedy: Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Ford Navigator have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 112,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked it caught on fire. The entire front end of the vehicle burned and the vehicle was totaled. The fire did originate from under the hood. Prior to the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2006 · Vehicle speed control
“On 9/25/2005 about 2:30 am my lincoln navigator caught on fire. I was told by the fire inspector that the truck was involved in a recall by ford. Apparently the cruise control switch was the cause of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 14, 2005 · Vehicle speed control
Compare Ford Navigator model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Navigator model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford Navigator | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 Ford Navigator | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Ford Navigator | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 Ford Navigator | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 Ford Navigator | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Ford Navigator | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 1998 Ford Navigator
How do I know if my 1998 Ford Navigator has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Ford Navigator; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V168000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
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- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.