Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Navigator, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Tires1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 18.4–18.8 L/100 km (about 13 mpg US), CO₂ 423–432 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 20.7 | 15.4 | 18.4 |
| Navigator 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 21.6 | 15.4 | 18.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 1998 Ford Navigator: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 624915 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COURTESY RAIL LAMPS ABOVE THE 2ND ROW SEATS THAT DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR CAUSE A BATTERY DRAW. *ET |
| 624629 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-70 MPH. *SLC |
| 624622 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT IDLE AND/OR ENGINE DROANING NOISE ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *SLC |
| 612882 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT WASHER OPERATING WITHOUT COMMAND. *MJS |
| 612801 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BODY BOOM WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS |
| 612800 | INFORMATION FOR COMPACT DISC PLAYER PROBLEMS, RADIO MAY DISPLAY NO DJ- NO DUSC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS |
| 612742 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS |
| 612700 | INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE THE RADIOS THAT DISPLAY NO DJ-NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS |
| 612699 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE SERVICING OF TRAILER HITCHES ON VEHICLES. *MJS |
| 612424 | DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR COMPACT DISC PLAYER PROBLEMS. |
| 612294 | DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR COMPACT DISC PLAYER PROBLES, NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. THIS INDICATES NO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN RADIO AND DISC PLAYER. |
| 612292 | SERVICING TRAILER HITCH. |
| 612214 | EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATORS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL AIR SUSPENSION MAY REQUIRE A RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE BE PERFORMED, BEFORE SETTING ALIGNMENT. WHEN ADJUSTING RIDE HEIGHT REFERENCE THE 1990 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR WORKSHOP MANUAL PROCEDURE FOUND ON PAGE 204-05B-149. |
| 609748 | TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR. YD |
| 609747 | FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE SPRING LOCK COUPLINGS. YD |
| 609742 | STEERING -ALIGNMENT-TOE SET PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD |
| 609737 | TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD |
| 603601 | CONCERNS OF SQUEAKY / NOISY PITMAN ARM. *YC |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation