Lincoln dealer was not concerned about the problem. No safety defect listed.
1998 Lincoln Navigator steering complaints
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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 was going 35-40mph and the front end started violently shaking due to tie rod breaking. Vehicle was very hard to control at a low speed due to wheels locking in a turning position with the steering wheel still spinning. Vehicle was just in for repair a week before to replace the sway bar. Dealer notified. *ak the consumer stated that the service manager at dealer stated that they have had similar problems with the navigator.
Consumer states that the tie rods broke off while the consumer was doing 70 MPH and then when the consumer was doing 25 MPH. Contacted dealer
The current design of the tie rod is such that, when it wears out or fails it completely falls apart. On the previous design of the tie rod, even after failure, the ball was captured and could not come apart until it was completely worn out after thousands of miles allowing for plenty of warning.
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My SUV surves to the right so bad I have to hold the steering very carfully I took it to the dealer 7 times no luck someone please help I am very upset!!
Consistent intense knocking following "cold" start. Considerable increase in oil consumption.
We were siting in the parkinglot when we heard a loud bang and the front left side of the navigator dropped I got out to see what had happend and look under the car and saw the end of the rod hanging down. It faild right where it would conect to the front suspension I have never seen a tie rod fail before. And too fail whill we were not driving was nice. I had just pulled into the parking lot and had been parked for about ten minutes when it just failled.
Driving at approximately 60 MPH consumer had lost control of vehicle. Vehicle then rolledover ,tumbling along side of the median, front end was totally damaged, and dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.
The steering is not responsive enough for road tracking. Constantly has to adjust the steering when driving the truck. Contacted the dealer about correcting the problem.
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