1998 Lincoln Navigator technical service bulletins
264 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Lincoln Navigator.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Rear axle noise repair
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- Rear axle noise repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04L19 - tie rod inspection procedure
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Air suspension compressor noise
- Pop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position
- Courtesy rail lamps do not operate correctly or cause a battery draw
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Repeat air suspension compressor drier failures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- False failure of the vapor management valve (VMV)
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles with air suspension may exhibit an initial or repeat compressor dryer failure
- Subject regarding driveline angle-related vibration at various speeds and load conditions
- Concerns with speed body boom
- Some 4X2 vehicles equipped with P275/60/R17 continental-general tires may exhibit a highway speed tire...
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Some vehicles may exhibit wheels that seize to the hubs and are difficult to remove during service
- Some 4X2 vehicles equipped with P275/60/R17 continental general tires may exhibit a highway speed tire...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel drive may exhibit a notchy or sticking feeling in slow speed turns...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the...
- Some vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit an air leak and/or overnight bleed down of the air...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration
- Subject regarding inoperative running board lights
- Subject regarding air suspension compressor quality
- Information regarding pop/thump noise from power window
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit air suspension malfunction
- A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Information on idle vibration or engine droan on acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to remove wheel rim condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle and/or engine droaning noise on acceleration from a stop
- Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check suspension lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B2140 or C2140 even...
- Exhibiting an uncommanded shift wheel low during low speed maneuvering
- Some vehicles may exhibit amber anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp on with undefined diagnostic trouble...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6L romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area
- Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6L romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Safety recall update to replace locking lug nuts
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, or 6.8L engine may exhibit a rough idle / miss after start-up in...
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning
- Concerns with the signal mirror reflective surface deteriorating over time, developing dark spots due to...
- Continental general tire company announced a customer satisfaction program on 16-INCH P245 / 75 R16...
- Subject pertaining to air suspension leaks
- This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt
- Some vehicles may experience spark knock during light-to-moderate accelerations
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front washer operating without command
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a windshield creak / squeak
- Vehicles may experience particle contaminants, from prior transmissiion concerns or excess wear, may be...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Subject on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes may appear
- Vehicles equipped with electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) , may exerience the blower motor...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- This bulletins states that the wiring schematic for the heated seats was inadvertently omitted from the...
- All 4X4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup
- Vehicles with 2.4L, 4.6L, and 5.4L engines may exhibit an a/c moan at idle
- Exhibiting an inaccurate compass readings if not set at pre-delivery inspection (PDI)
- This bulletin mentions the wiring schematic for vehicles with heated seats was inadvertently omitted from...
- Vehicles equipped with windsor engines only may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup
- Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Information on removing and / or replacing the generic electronic module (GEM)
- Subject regarding vehicles with four wheel air suspension may require a ride height adjustment procedure...
- Subject regarding E40D / 4R100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification
- Information regarding transmission trouble codes
- Information regarding E40D/4R100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification
- Experiencing engine knock at initial cold startup
- Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder
- A squeaking noise from the rear while lightly braking from 64-32 km/h (40-20 mph) may occur on some vehicles
- Vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine, 4R100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may...
- This online service bulletin involves vehicles exhibiting windnoise at the top of the door glass seal /...
- Information on replacing and removing the generic electronic module (GEM)
- Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area
- Some vehicles equipped with four wheel air suspension may require a ride height adjustment procedure be...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may exhibit vibration, shimmy and body boom at speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph)
- Some 4X4 vehicles built with center disconnect front axles may exhibit a moaning noise from the front...
- Subject regarding air conditioner vacuum reservoir / check valve location
- Exhibiting jerky or uneven windshield wiper arm movement
- Exhibiting an air bag lamp on intermittently with lamp fault code (LFC) 24, or diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine, 4R100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler...
- Subject regarding a/c vacuum reservoir / check valve location for the air conditioning system
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding anti-lock brake lamp illumination, increased break pedal effort and / or false anti-lock...
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling noise while driving with a/c in the off position at speeds above 64...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Subject regarding the rear door power window switch bezel
- Vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator lamp with no diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Experiencing a engine knock at cold start-up
- Information on using 1999 procedures manual for side mirror replacement
- Experiencing front differential noise
- Concerns with front differential noise
- Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal...
- Information on setting compass module at pre-delivery
- Some vehicles may experience an idle vibration
- Exhibiting malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) PO351 and / or P0356...
- Some vhicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator lamp with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
- Exhibiting a vibration that may be interpreted as an nvh condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator lamp on with no diagnostic trouble...
- Information regarding new service steering gear
- Conditions on brokent door pull handles
- Addressing concerns of a low speed (under 35 mph) clicking noise caused by a cage nut rocking on the...
- Owner notification for replacement of engine cylinder heads
- Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a idle vibration.
- Some vehicles may exhibit inaccurate compass readings if not set at pre-delivery inspection (PDI)
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator
- Vehicles experiencing increased brake pedal effort and / or false ABS cycling at low speeds, or ABS lamp...
- Information on replacing multifunction switch
- Vehicles exhibiting intermittent illumination of air bag light with diagnostic trouble code B1924
- Vehicles may exhibit a high speed driveline vibration
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine, 4R100 transmission an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag light on intermittently with diagnostic trouble code B1924
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator
- Some vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit an intermittent check suspension lamp on and...
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats )
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Rear wiper arm installation
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines may exhibit a cold start engine knock concern until warmed up
- For certain vehicles the octane shorting bar located on the passenger side of engine compartment near the...
- Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock
- Information on vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rear wiper that does not function properly (jammed)
- For all vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician...
- For all vehicles with generic electronic module (GEM) concerns that require a module replacement, the...
- Experiencing no or intermittent auxillary a/c mode / blower control on some vehicles
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- The malfucntion indicator lamp ( MIL ) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0455 may be...
- When installing a rear wiper arm on some vehicles, be sure to follow the procedure in the 1999 workshop...
- A new parking brake control rubber bumper stop is now available for service
- Information regarding vehicles models of the 4R100 that are added to the fqr (ford quality renewal)...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6L or 6.8L engines may exhibit a cold start engine noise until warmed up
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Experiencing cold engine knock (repeat / revised message)
- Subject regarding idle vibration (repeat message)
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Information concerning the octane shorting bar located on the passenger side of engine compartment near...
- Vehiucles with 4.0L ohv/sohc, 5.0L, 4.6L, 5.4L may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with evap...
- Effective november 2, 1998 certain vehicles of the 4R100 are added to the fqr (ford quality renewal)...
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- A " ticking " noise on initial startup with shift selector in " p " or " n " position may occur on some...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with the power seat control button ( knob ) may detach from the switch actuator
- Subject regarding vehicles with factory installed cd changers having revised shipping locations for the cd...
- Vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Cold engine knock 5.4L action
- Information on procedures to follow when installing a rear wiper arm
- Some 1997-1998 explorer/mountaineer/expedition or navigator vehicles with 4-WD 4X4 system may exhibit both
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- A clunking noise heard from front endcaused by front stabilizer bar contacting the frame
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Information on vehicles exhibiting and o/d off lamp flashing with diagnostic trouble code 62 / 628 / 1728
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear axle noise
- Brief information on vehicles exhibit vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Malfunction indicator lamp on, with P0300 - P0308 misfire diagnostic trouble codes with a 4.6L engine
- Subject regarding the nagative battery terminal cover on some vehicles
- This bulletin states that for certain vehicles it is not possible to set the check engine light and set...
- Vehicles built from 5/15/98 through 7/24/98 that are equipped with compact disc players should have the...
- Some factury installed cd changers may have revised shipping locations for the cd magazine
- On some vehicles, the rubber stop bumper may be missing from the parking brake control, a replacement...
- Information on setting the check engine light and setting diagnostic trouble code P0455 (evaporative...
- Subject regarding vehicles equipped with compact disc players
- Subject regarding a missing rubber stop bumper from the parking brake cotnrol
- Some components of the frame may require servicing due to collision damage
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Experiencing vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Symptoms regarding P0300-P0308 misfire dtcs with 4.6L engines
- Any vehicle concerns call the job 1 hotline at 1-800-322-JOB1 (5621)
- Brief information giving the correct part number for TSB 98-3-12
- If you encounter a vehicle with a missing wheel hub o-ring, do not install a new o-ring
- Concerns of engine checklight on and DTC P1506 ( idle air control over speed error ) and/or fast idle
- Vehicles with the E4OD are added to the fqr ( ford quality renewal ) assembly program
- Some vehicles may exhibit a low speed ( under 35MPH ) clicking noise
- For certain model vehicles, the 4R70W transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed
- When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (PATS) check the...
- Concerns with hesitation, stumble, surge, miss, rough idle, stall at idle
- Subject regarding cold air felt on the floor while in heat mode
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0503 may be stored...
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- The 4R70W transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers
- Information on adding or installing a pulley
- Some vehicles exhibiting inaccurate compass readings
- Experiencing a clunking noise while turning
- Concerns with codes P0500, P0503, P1501 or P1503 which may be caused my a loose speedometer drive gear
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Information on the new 4R100 transmission
- Some vehicles may experience an audible 50 hz body boom
- This bulletin mentions how some hub o-rings may be cut during the installation of the wheels
- The 4R100 transmission will have an orange "prior to repair" tag on the fluid pan
- Some customer may complain of a ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park position and neutral position
- This bulletin provides a hotline number to report concerns with certain vehicles
- Concerns with ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park and neutral position
- Information on removing the radio chassis from some vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit loose lugnuts and / or broken wheel studs
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (PATS) diagnostic service tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- A new design transmission case and extension housing has been released
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Brief information regarding cylinder head temperature (CHT) and fail safe cooling
- New volume control/on-off switch
- Vehicles with premium radios will be equipped with volume control/on-off switch
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