On october 4, 2017 at approximately 3:45 pm, I departed from the sacramento children's home through an adjacent alley traveling through the south bound entrance. As I made the left turn into the alley as I gradually got up to speed my vehicle suddenly began to accelerate. I was startled by the sudden increase of speed and immediate made an attempt to put the vehicle in neutral and shut the vehicle down and apply the brakes. Before I could make the corrections the vehicle had veered off to the left hand side of the alley and struck an oak tree. To my guess the vehicle was traveling at a rate of speed of about 25-30 MPH. On impact I slammed into my motorola speaker that was attached to my sun visor and split my head open which required 8 staples to close.
The worst 2000 Lincoln Navigator problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Tires42
- Electrical13
- Transmission10
- Acceleration9
- Airbags9
- Brakes9
- Suspension9
- Engine8
- Steering7
- Body6
- Visibility5
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Lincoln Navigator
Recalls 4
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A fire at the switch could occur.
- Remedy
- By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
Recall number 05V388000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
- Remedy
- As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available (early april 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v388 and 06v286)
Recall number 05V017000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
- Risk
- Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 01V258000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.
- Risk
- The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.
Recall number 00V073000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator
Defect investigations
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi?s analysis showed, it is possible for a spark plug to detach from the engine cylinder threads in the subject vehicles.however, odi?s analysis of 474 complaints describing such incidents found only a very few alleged any safety-related consequences.none of these showed any evidence of a serious safety consequence.given the large population and relatively long exposure time of the subject vehicles, the complaint analysis indicates that the risk to motor vehicle safety from the alleged defect is very low.in view of the foregoing, it is unlikely that the federal safety agency would issue an order for the notification and remedy of the alleged defect at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency?s limited resources to best accomplish the agency?s safety mission, the petition is denied.
DP05005
Speed control deactivation switch fire
In its letter dated january 27, 2005 to odi, ford indicated that it would conduct a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall # 05v‑017) to remedy an overheating speed control deactivation switch in approximately 738,490 subject vehicles.the vehicles affected by the recall are certain 2000 model year (my) ford f150, ford expedition and lincoln navigator equipped with speed control and certain 2001 model year f150 supercrew vehicles built through august 7, 2000.since opening pe04-078, odi has identified other reports of key off engine compartment fires in ford vehicles with similar speed control deactivation switches that were not the subject of this preliminary evaluation or ford's recall 05v‑017.ford's response to the odi information request letter dated december 3, 2004, provided an additional 107 allegations of key off engine compartment fires that were also in vehicles not subject to this investigation or included in the ford recall 05v‑017.an engineering analysis (ea) is warranted to determine if a safety defect trend exists relating to key off engine compartment fires in vehicles outside the scope of this preliminary evaluation.odi will expand the scope of it's investigation at the ea phase to include the 1995 through 2002 model years of the ford f150, ford expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles.
PE04078
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator 171
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) pewee, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308,...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Rear axle noise repair
- Rear axle noise repair
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
2000 Lincoln Navigator fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 |
| 5.4L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 |
What 2000 Lincoln Navigator owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. While driving 65 MPH speed and take your foot of the gas pedal and car continues to go 65 MPH all of sudden no power steering or power brakes. In addition, the contact stated that the electrical system failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. The consumer stated the vehicle continued to go 65 MPH, even when he removed his foot from the accelerator. The RPM meter and the motor speed dropped down to 500 RPM and the engine shut off. There was no power steering and no power brakes, but the vehicle continued going 65 MPH. Also, the radio and air conditioner burned out. The dealer stated the burn happened inside the wire harness. Updated 03/08/17.*jb...updated 03/08/17 *bf updated 09/18/2017*js the consumer stated the radio, AC-fans, turn signals, electric windows, brake lights, turn signals, hazard lights, tail gate, window wiper, actuator, over head stop light, door lock, the tail gate would not open, air springs/air compressor, heater controls, and the wire fuse caused a fire. *js
Vehicles wipers will not cut off. Wiper motor smokes bad from under hood.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who applied pins on the suspension and replaced the tires but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that there was a crack on the wheels that caused the bolt joints to fail. The contact also stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated and the AC and heat was inoperable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Vehicle was parked and turned off when it suddenly exploded.
Drove car today and it had been sitting parked for 5 hours . Neighbors called my cell to tell me the truck was on fire and the fire department had been called to try to put it out . The fire department had to chainsaw the hood and they were finally able to put it out without the fire destroying the passenger compartment. The truck however had burned for about 15 minutes in the engine compartment . This truck had self started its own fire being left alone in the driveway for 5 hours .
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) but the vehicle still had a problem with the wiring. The contact also stated that there was a burning wire odor. The dealer stated there was no problem with the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable. The current mileage was 127,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the engine compartment ignited in flames without warning. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the fire was unknown to the contact. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 157,000.
My spare tire fell out from beneath my truck. The cable was split at the end. The small connector that is attached to the cable had separated from the end of the cable which also holds a metal pad in place. The pad allows the spare tire to be raised or lowered. All parts were retrieved, the spare tire, metal pad and connector. The spare tire hoist assembly was still operational, minus the parts that fell out.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. While the vehicle was parked, the front end burst into flames. The contact stated the fire started near the cruise control switch. The fire department came and put out the fire.. The fire department filed a report. The contact stated no injuries occurred. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact reference recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v017000, vehicle speed control:cruise control, and stated the recall work was never performed on her vehicle. The vehicle was purchased used in 2010. The approximate failure and current mileage were 118,000.
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Questions about the 2000 Lincoln Navigator
Is the 2000 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Owners have filed 109 complaints about the 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 3.4 times a typical Navigator model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Lincoln Navigator?
Tires, with 42 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles. Next is electrical (13).
How many recalls does the 2000 Lincoln Navigator have?
4 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, visibility and trailer hitches.
What year does the Lincoln Navigator have bad tires?
The Lincoln Navigator model years with the most tires complaints are 1998 (48 complaints), 2000 (42 complaints) and 1999 (29 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Lincoln Navigator get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator range from 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.4L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 11 city and 16 highway.
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