the vehicle's antitheft system automatically triggers. There are two different events here: 1. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is off. When I attempt to start the car, the engine will not activate. By going through a series of locking and unlocking attempts (via key fob, via door locks, via keyless entry) I can eventually get the engine started. This event happens every other day. 2. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is on, while driving on the road. This results in the engine shutting off, and both the steering wheel and brake pedal locking up. I took the vehicle to a Lincoln dealer (Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Louis) and after running diagnostics they suspect the root cause is due to an Apple Air tag that is attached to the key ring of the key I'm using, and the PATS sensor module mounted to the bottom of the lock cylinder could be triggering/sensing a security event as a result. I do not think a reasonable resolution to prevent future issues is to not have an air tag (or similar device) in the vehicle. The anti theft system triggering when the engine off is an inconvenience. However, the anti theft system triggering while the car is in motion is a major safety hazard.
Lincoln Navigator door locks problems
18 of the 1,361 owner complaints about the Lincoln Navigator describe doors won't lock, open or latch, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 90,000
By model year
- 20181
- 20141
- 20082
- 20073
- 20051
- 20041
- 20033
- 20021
- 20001
- 19991
- 19983
Often reported together
What owners say
Back passenger door opened while driving. Locking mechanism will not keep door shut.
Driver's door latch will not open from inside the vehicle
My driver side door latch is broken.....I cant get out of my car...and cant really figure out how to fix
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
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the roof leaked water onto the driver side window post and then traveled to the dashboard area. The water caused electrical issues. In addition, the front driver side exterior power door lock could only be accessed manually. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Motors in side step boards stop working. Button to control trunk don't work. Back rear gate keeps closing has hit the kids and myself many times trying to get things out of back. Casing around door handle broke off. This is an expensive vehicle and this should not be happening! I see other navigators with the running boards out! These items should be recalled.
Rear window wiper power door locks gear shifter all went out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side chrome door handles started to peel away, exposing razor sharp shards of chrome. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the door handles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The current mileage was approximately 70,500. The VIN was unavailable.
Side step boards don't work. Windows stop working due to the design of vehicle and water getting in. Power heating and cooling seats don't work. Back rear gate keeps closing has hit the kids and myself many times trying to get items out of back. Casing around door handle broke off. This is an expensive vehicle these complaint are made by numerous people owning this vehicle and should be recalled.
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. This can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. The handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. This condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.
- Risk
- In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. The recall began on march 5, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V058000 · Recall details
Questions about the Lincoln Navigator door locks
Which Lincoln Navigator years have doors won't lock, open or latch problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (3 complaints), 2003 (3 complaints) and 2007 (3 complaints).
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