1998 Ford Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (2) · Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Navigator model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (18)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Interior Lighting 2001-08-01 · 15152 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit courtesy rail lamps above the 2nd row seats that do not operate properly or cause a battery draw. *et
Power Train:driveline 2001-08-01 · 15123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph. *slc
Structure:frame And Members 2001-08-01 · 15122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle and/or engine droaning noise on acceleration from a stop. *slc
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 2000-04-07 · 981613 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission fluid leaks at radiator. yd
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System 2000-04-07 · 981612 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuel may leak from the spring lock couplings. yd
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2000-04-07 · 98169 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering -alignment-toe set procedure service tip. yd
Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.