2003 Lincoln Navigator body problems

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Body · 35,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln navigator. The contact noticed that the hatch back door was rusted . The dealer was aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer was also aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Body · NY

We bought a 2003 lincoln navigator from a local dealer and about a month to late noticed water leaking from the sunroof and front handle of the passenger side of the vehicle. Thought it was coming from the front windshield, because the gasket was kind of warped .first we sealed it up with silicone, so we thought the problem was solved until we noticed more water leaking.by this time it was to late. On the way home from the store noticed a buzzing sound .guess what the electrical board is fried . I always wondered if we're the only one but im quite sure we're not . This is a poorly designed piece of car. There has to be some way in determining how to fix this water leak. But nobody knows anything. Why isn't their a recall for this problem.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Body · 96,800 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the running boards on both sides of vehicles were exhibiting rotting. The brackets were rusted and corroded and the sheet metal underneath the boards was missing. The contact attempted to consult with the dealer on several occasions but to no avail. The failure mileage was approximately 96,800.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Acceleration, Body · 55,000 miles · LA

Vehicle was purchased at marshall bros in new orleans, vehicle was sold as a certified vehicle. Vehicle had to have a new transmission installed 2 months after vehicle purchased. Vehicle was sold with the problem known to dealership. Worker at location stated they knew it and when we purchased vehicle, they insisted on us buying an extended warranty since it was used. Insisted to the point of giving policy at cost, this was due to known problem, transmission case and unit was so badly damaged that it could not have been missed. Previous owner contacted and stated they told dealership of problem. Also since vehicle was owned electrical system has gone haywire, battery not charging periodically, alarm and lights operating on their own,lights staying on, coming on at night, radio staying on dealership stated they could not find anything wrong when brought in for issues, they kept vehicle for three days. Happened several more times, same statement by dealer. I researched problem on internet and discovered tsb's on same problems, but no recall. But tsbs have existed since 2004, dealer knew windshield leaks into computer and moonroof can leak causing same problem, dealership didn't fix anything, then when out of warranty dealership states known issue and fuse panel needs replacing at cost of $4,000 . This should be a recall after my research and since the dealerships are doing everything they can including lying and selling vehicles with known problems. Bbb was contacted and in process of having press involved. Please look at all complaints on issue and make a recall necessary. This is a dangerous problem, vehicles wrecking, putting drivers in dangerous situations.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Body · 96,000 miles · NJ

Power side step bars rotten with rust, we can no longer step on them because they will break off completely then we will have a bigger problem.

Filed Apr 25, 2009 · Body · CA

My 03 lincoln navigator has been having problems with the power running boards on the driver side. After car is started the running board remains deployed and will not return to the "in" position until vehicle has exceeded more than 5mph. The running board will go in and out every time the vehicle comes to a stop. The problems temps to be worst on hot days. I have not done anything to fix the problem yet, but after researching and reading some blogs about lincoln's 03 navigator I saw that there is a lot of other navigator owners that are or had experienced the same problem. When the running board does not go in, it makes the air suspension not inflate as it should. This makes the vehicle feel like if it is heavier than it is and at time making it hard to handle on the road. With this I have noticed that since the suspension is not running ok the car feels like if its dragging, which puts extra stress on the tires, wearing out the tires faster than it should.

Filed Apr 8, 2009 · Body, Locks · 130,000 miles · IN

Hi I was wondering the inside pass. Door handle we went to open it and the handle broke in half, well for 1 cant believe it was made of cheap plastic for the price you pay for the truck and 2 what would happen if there was an accident and the handle broke etc.

Filed Mar 30, 2006 · Body · 72,500 miles · MI · 1 injury

Power deployable running board on the passenger side did not extend out (deploy) when the door was opened to exit the vehicle. The passenger stepped out of the vehicle and fell to the ground. The board has not deployed since this incident. Taken the vehicle in for repair and parts (motor) are not covered by extended warranty. Same problem happened around 40k miles. Dealership replaced both running board assemblies.

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Body, Electrical · NY · 1 injury

The retractable power running boards on my 2003 lincoln navigator intermittently fail to deploy and/or retract. As a result of the failure to deploy, I fell while exiting the vehicle, hitting my head on the ground, injuring my lower back (lumbar)in two places and fracturing my (thoracic) spine at t-12. I've researched this on line and found several others vehicle owners who have the same problem with the running boards. I'm told that ford has a service bulletin #17249 that describes the malfunction. Ford and the dealer have been unable or unwilling to repair my vehicle. I have left it with the dealer for repairs numerous times, twice one of the running boards was stuck in the outer position at the time it was left for repair. I have met with the factory engineer on two occasions. I have made numerous complaints and telphone calls to the lincoln customer servicehotline and met with smithtown lincoln mercury's previous and current service managers. A dangerous condition exists. Hopefully you will take an interest and force them to take whatever action is required to correct the malfunction before others also sustain serious injuries.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 40,000 miles · NC

Dealership replaced the motor and the computer of driver's seat that was too loose and moved back and forth while driving, causing a distraction to the consumer. 6 months later, consumer experienced the same problem. *ak the vehicles brakes squeaked, the door panel was loose, the side mirror motor failed. There was a rattling noise coming from the rear center console and there was a loud humming noise from the passenger dash in cold weather. The gear shifter broke while driving. The original windshield wiper left a black smear on the window when it rained which made it difficult to see. The front door molding warped. The consumer no longer wasn't the vehicle and has requested a refund.