1998 Lincoln Navigator suspension problems

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Brakes, Suspension · 69,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear of the vehicle independently swayed from side to side without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and the rear of the vehicle began to scrape across the ground. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stopped independently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the lug nuts on the rear passenger side wheel fractured and caused the wheel to disengage from the vehicle. The entire rear of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame, the drive shaft, the trans axle, the transfer case, the rear axle, the bearing, and the rear lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2016 · Airbags, Suspension · 200,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

I was driving about 40 MPH on a rode a drove everyday something broke on my 98 lincoln navigator . The guys who flipped it back over said the suspension broke I scraped a guardrail then straight across the road head on with a tree I flipped up on my headlights spun like that then rolled 50 more feet down the road it knocked me out on impact but a friend was in front of me and seen the whole thing I had a severe concussion and broke my back n four places none of the airbags deployed I would not recommend this type of vehicle for anyone there are so many complaints about the suspension and air shocks not working my sons almost lost their mom bc the suspension broke it was a very well maintained vehicle one owner be fore me who took very good care of it I only drove it for 5 months about 20 miles aday to work in back it was not lack of maintenance or anything like that

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Suspension, Transmission · 69,291 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Wheels are not safe and very dangerous and randomly breaking off all screws while driving and ruined the frame and drive shaft transmission suspension etc... Highway 10 west and vehicle became unstoppable as brakes also new but failed without 4th wheel this occurred 1st on morning after st patricks day 2016 and the tires were good and wheels were bolted with lugnut impact drill and mechanic said thers a recall and the original owner was unaware but lincoln claims they tried to fix before in 1999 but anaheim was fraudulently claiming repairs that were never completed because the owner always only went to the dealer where purchased new and the warranty was in effect 69,863 miles .

Filed Oct 7, 2009 · Body, Suspension · 124,233 miles · CA

The air compressor continues to fail, this causes the back of the vehicle to drop way down. If this happens while the vehicle is traveling on the freeway I am afraid that the vehicle can flip over with myself and my baby.

Filed Sep 24, 2009 · Suspension · 170,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle she noticed that it was low to the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility, and a technician concluded that the suspension sensors failed. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 170,000. Updated 12/7/09 *cn updated 12/08/09.

Filed May 18, 2004 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · DC

Rear air suspension total failure without warning.

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Suspension · 66,872 miles · MD

Suspension leveling system failure.

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 38,216 miles · IL

While driving, the left tie rod separated, which almost caused an accident. *jb while driving, the right tie rod separated. (all parts were replaced by the dealer) the consumer was able to stop the vehicle without causing an accident because both failures occurred at a low speed. When the tie rod broke, along with the inner binding, the reaction was extremely violent and difficult to control. The left inner and outer tie rod end were replaced. The sway bar link had broken. (the right tie rod end and sway bar link was replaced) *scc

Filed Nov 1, 2002 · Suspension · VA

I purchased my lincoln navigator in 1998. The problem I have is that the airbags filled up while driving and cause the vehicle to to swerve. The suspension stays in the up position. I have had this problem corrected once and it cost me $500.00 dollars. When the airbags fill with air the truck is raised in the rear to a very unsafe driving height that shifts most of the weight of the truck onto the front wheels. The first time I encountered this problem was at 55000 miles and now at 96500 the problem has occured again. I'm sure the dealer will not repair my $50,000.00 vehicle without charge, but I'm still headed for the dealership next week to get the problem corrected because it is to unsafe to drive in the condition it is in now. Dt

Filed Oct 25, 2002 · Suspension · CA

Consumer states, the rear air suspention compressor is leaking. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts