Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. While attempting to place the vehicle in park, the gear shifter failed to engage. The contact stated that the vehicle would roll forward or backwards, depending on if the vehicle was on an incline or a decline. The contact was concerned about the rollaway possibilities with the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,126.
1998 Lincoln Navigator transmission problems
16 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 113,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 113,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)3
- Automatic transmission3
- Driveline: driveshaft1
- Driveline: differential unit1
At what mileage
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Lincoln Navigator transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "park."
- Risk
- The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.
- Remedy
- Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.
Recall number 97V171000 · Recall details
What 1998 Lincoln Navigator owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 .
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the gear indicator on the instrument cluster failed to display the desired gear selection. In addition, the gear lever would not shift into the park position properly. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 97v171000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to go into the park position. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition key failed to disengage from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward after shifting into park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 97v171000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication -prndl). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 170,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. While the vehicle was parked on a decline in a parking lot the vehicle rolled out of the parking lot into the street and crashed into another vehicle that was at a traffic light. Slight damage was done to the other vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into park gear the vehicle would not move. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, the emergency brake was engaged. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The pre-owned vehicle was purchased on november 8, 2003. She referenced recall 97v171000, power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) and was advised by the manufacturer that the recall work had already been performed. The contact stated that she opened a case with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 163,000.
I have a 1998 lincoln navigator that is exhibiting issues with the transmission gear shift. There is currently a recall on certain vehicles but ford is telling me that my vehicle is not affected. I'm wondering how the same year and model affected in the recall that is now exhibiting the same issues, is not included in the recall? It is ford campaign # 97s86.
Having the same problem as a recall on the federal safety agency website (the federal safety agency campaign number 97v171000). Component: power train:automatic transmission:gear position indicator there has been a recall on this model , but this vehicle is not under the recall.
Dt: contact states vehicle is not displaying the proper shift. When the display is placed in park it is in reverse. There has been a recall on this model o, but this vehicle is not under the recall.
While driving there is a noise coming from front or rear. Previous owner had a problem with rear differential. However, mechanic was inspecting vehicle to see what or where the problem was occurring.
Questions about the 1998 Lincoln Navigator transmission
Does the 1998 Lincoln Navigator have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the transmission of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Lincoln Navigator transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 113,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Lincoln Navigator transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V171000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lincoln Navigator have bad transmission?
The Lincoln Navigator model years with the most transmission complaints are 2019 (24 complaints), 2018 (20 complaints) and 2020 (18 complaints).
Other 1998 Lincoln Navigator problems
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