2000 Lincoln Navigator: fire, smoke or burning smell

12 of the 109 complaints about the 2000 Lincoln Navigator describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 11%
typical mileage: 110,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2022
1
2021
1
2020
4
2018
2
2017
1
2016
3
2015
1
2011
1
2008
2
2007
3
2006
2
2004
3
2003
4
2002
4
2001
9
2000
12
1999
12
1998
19

What owners say

Filed Aug 17, 2013 · Engine · 145,000 miles · OH · fire

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 .

Filed May 2, 2012 · Engine · 157,000 miles · TX · fire

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.

Filed Jun 30, 2010 · Acceleration · 118,000 miles · OH · fire

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.

Filed Nov 12, 2009 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · FL · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. During brake application at 10 MPH, the brake pedal fell to the floor-board. Consequently she crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility, in which the mechanic attempted to make repairs. However, while in the shop the vehicle caught on fire while idling. The fire department extinguished the flames. The fire report states that fire was caused by brake booster failure. All the plastic components of the braking system and brake lines were destroyed. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were under 190,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. After driving 20 MPH, the contact parked the vehicle and smelled burning rubber. She noticed smoke underneath the hood. She opened the hood and flames appeared. The contact believes that the failure was due to electrical failure. The vehicle was towed to a private body shop for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2008 · Acceleration · CA · fire

Lincoln navigator 2000 burst into flames last night in our driveway and burnt our other car a land rover and 8 suitcases worth of personal effects of clothes and jewelry. Bicyclist awoke the family who were sleeping at 5am to warn them to evacuate the house. Fire fighters took 3 hours to put out the fire.

Filed Aug 11, 2008 · Engine · 97,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. Four hours after being driven, the vehicle began to smoke and caught fire. The fire was so bad that the hood blew off. The tires and everything in the vehicle were melted. The fire department extinguished the fire and a firefighter stated that there was a ford recall regarding this failure. He further stated that the fire appeared to have originated in the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact has photos and a videotape of the fire. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.

Filed May 5, 2005 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · FL · fire

While parked in driveway vehicle ignited and caught on fire, which totaled the vehicle. Fire was extinguished by fire dept., copy of fire inspection report included. Vehicle was towed by the insurance company. *ak *bf

Filed Dec 30, 2004 · Acceleration, Electrical · 72,500 miles · FL · fire

Consumer stated that vehicle was parked 35 to 45 minutes when she saw smoke coming from the grill area, and flames coming from the driver's side front area. No problems with the vehicle other than the cruise control not working.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Electrical · FL · fire

Vehicle caught on fire after it was parked in the garage. *mr the fire completely destroyed the consumers home an boat. The fire marshall informed the consumer of numerous fires involving lincoln vehicles started by the keyless entry. *sc

Filed May 21, 2004 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · LA · fire

Consumer complained about an electrical problem. The horn did not blow and the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was parked and unattended when it ignited into flames. The fire department was notified. *ak the horn stopped blowing and the volume on the steering wheel stopped working the day before the truck caught fire. *sc

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath vehicle, shut off engine and smoke stopped. Continued to drive home, pulled into driveway, and vehicle's brakes were not working. *ak