Ford Navigator years to avoid
No model year of the Ford Navigator stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Ford Navigator years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford Navigator complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Navigator problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration5
- Engine3
- Electrical3
- Body3
- Tires2
- Suspension2
- Brakes2
- Airbags2
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
- Lights1
- Fuel system1
Ford Navigator problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 5 | Engine | 59,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 5 | Acceleration | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2000 | - | 4 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 5 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Ford Navigator
What years of the Ford Navigator should you avoid?
No single model year of the Ford Navigator has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Ford Navigator?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Navigator?
Acceleration, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by engine (3) and electrical (3).
How many recalls does the Ford Navigator have?
3 recalls between 1998 and 2003. The 2000 model year has the most, with 2.
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