While driving at approximately 35 MPH engine blew out a spark plug from the number 1 cylinder. Owner later contacted the dealer, and was informed that this will happen. The spark plug could not be rethreaded. The cylinder head will need replacing, and it will cost $3500.00. *ak *bf
1998 Lincoln Navigator electrical complaints
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While driving at approximately 65 MPH there was a loud bang coming from the engine area. Also, the engine began to lose power. Driver coasted to the shoulder and applied the brakes. Driver got out of the vehicle and lifted the hood. It was discovered that the 3rd cylinder spark plug blew out of the top of the engine, ripping the cable and the electronic ignition coil. Owner had the vehicle towed back to the dealership. *ak *bf
I started vehicle and drove approximately 1 mile or so and vehicle completely lost power. I came to a complete stop notice smoke from under hood. I investigated smoke and noticed the fire and immediately had friends evacuate following phone call to fire department. I have done nothing to fix problem at this point except for contacting insurance company.
While parked vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was able to prevent the spreading of the fire by pulling out the wires from where fire originated.
Ford engines. Cylinder head defect on ford and lincoln trucks causing spark plugs to blow out, stripping the threads.
Vehicle check engine light comes on, had it checked at dealer nothing found. Vehicle has a rough idle, stalls at idle and when coming to a stop.
Spark plugs!! I have a 98 lincoln navigator, I just had a 60,000 mile service completed on it 3,000 miles ago. The truck was sputtering and stalling out in traffic, the lincoln dealership assured me it was a hose egr/pcv, I can't really recall which. They replaced the hose along with the service. I deploy to korea in sep 02', and I get a call from my wife the truck is doing the same thing. So she takes it to a different lincoln dealership, they inform her that a spark plug is rusted and frozen in the head assy. They also inform her that the upper half is broken off, and the lower half is still in the head. I call to ask is this something that should have been caught on one the regular services, and he said "maybe". That is all he would say , he said he could not comment on what another dealership should have done. So I'm getting nowhere, but out of $14-$1,500. My complaint is that how is something like this suppose to caught if no one ever checks under the spark plug covers even for condition and security. I had this truck checked before I left so I would feel good that my wife and kids wre in a reliabl/safe vehicle, when in fact that truck could of stalled out when she was passing or even caught on fire or something. That is my complaint.
While traveling on highway consumer noticed that vehicle will bounce down to the ground. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated the suspenison light would illuminate, the air compressor relay was replaced for the rear suspension, the front washer was inoperative, cigarette lighter was inoperative, dealer found a fuse to be blown, the ABS light illuminated, right front speed sensor was replaced, also the right frnt pitman arm was replaced, and the the front pads and rotors were replaced sue to them being worn which were causing nosie to be heard by the consumer.
Vehicle stalld out and died at various speeds without warning, causing loss of power. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and had not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.
Turn signals malfunctioned 20 times, smoke is present upon fuse blowing.
While parked an electrical short in the front wiring harness, caused vehicle to catch on fire. Vehicle was destroyed by fire.
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