Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Navigator, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension1
- Electrical system1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Tires1
- Exterior lighting1
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
Recalls
CERTAIN 4X2 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE REAR TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR 4.2 VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE AFFECTED EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES, AND DO NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THESE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE F150 SC OWNER GUIDES DO NOT PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE TAURUS/SABLE OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE CENTER REAR SEATING POSITION AS HAVING LATCH COMPATIBLE LOWER ANCHORAGES.
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 2000 Ford Navigator: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 612823 | SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 11/1/97 AND 12/8/99 MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKLING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST. *MJS |
| 612822 | INFORMATION ON THE NEW CD MAGAZINE THAT WILL NOT INTERCHANGE WITH PRIOR MODELS, VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 8/16/99. *MJS |
| 612809 | SOME VEHICLES RADIOS MAY DISPLAY NO DJ- NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS |
| 612801 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BODY BOOM WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS |
| 612753 | VEHICLES MAY HAVE NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENTS WHICH HAVE COVERS THAT ARE UPSIDE DOWN. *MJS |
| 612748 | INFORMATION ON ALL VEHICLES SHIPPED WITH THE AUTO LOCK FEATURE ACTIVATED, INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO DISABLE OR ENABLE THIS FEATURE. *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 |
| 612732 | ALL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND/OR DTC P1635 AFTER A PCM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *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 |
| 612686 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKLING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST, VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 11/1/97 AND 12/8/99. *MJS |
| 612574 | EXPEDITIONS AND NAVIGATORS BUILT AFTER 8/16/99 AND ORDERED WITH A COMPACT DISC PLAYRES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A REDESIGNED COMPACT DISC PLAYRES. |
| 612487 | RADIOS MAY DISPLAY NO DJ - NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. THIS INDICATES A DISC WITHIN THE MAGAZINE IS NOT RECOGNIZED. |
| 612400 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMTS WHICH HAVE COVERS THAT ARE UPSIDE DOWN. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A CORRECTED NAVIATION SYSTEM OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT, CALL MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT AT (734)461-0691. |
| 612397 | AUTO LOCK FEATURE ACTIVATION. |
| 612292 | SERVICING TRAILER HITCH. |
| 612228 | THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DOOR AJAR WARNING LAMP ON. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE LIFTGATE GLASS SWITCH. |
| 10008334 | ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
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