MYRModel Year Report

1999 Lincoln Navigator

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Lincoln Navigator
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:51:16.651Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Navigator Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1998: 192 complaints 1998 1999: 132 complaints 1999 2000: 109 complaints 2001: 81 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 127 complaints 2004: 86 complaints 2005: 48 complaints 2006: 60 complaints 2006 2007: 45 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 14 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2017: 31 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2018 2019: 77 complaints 2020: 30 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2022 2023: 6 complaints 2024: 16 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1999: 132 complaints
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YearComplaints
19970
1998192
1999132
2000109
200181
200232
2003127
200486
200548
200660
200745
200830
200910
201016
20119
201212
201314
201417
201521
201625
201731
201851
201977
202030
202131
202221
20236
202416
202511
20260
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

TIRES 22%

22% of complaints: tires — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

CRASH INJURY
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ON JANUARY 11, 1999 MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF HAD PULLED OFF THE LOT OF THE DEALERSHIP WHEN WE CAME TO THE RED LIGHT ABOUT 100 FEET AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP .

NHTSA ODI report, 19990119

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE DEATH
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CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, POPPED HOOD, AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING ONTO THE MANIFOLD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040322

I OWN A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR (FORD ENGINE 5.4L DOHC) ONLY 52000 MILES. THE SPARK PLUG #4 BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I'VE SEEN MANY OF THE FORD EXPEDIGION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR OWNERS EXPERIENCE THIS SAME ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030802

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF RESIDENCE AND FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050406

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and air suspension system.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING ....... WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR SUSPENSION LINE EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNMANAGEABLE ... CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE VARIOUS STATIONARY OBJECTS ...... *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140311

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and switch/wiring.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19981230 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO SEE IF THE RETAINER CLIP WAS INSTALLED, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.

Campaign 98V296000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 132
R 19990103 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE SUPPLIER DURING MANUFACTURING, ALLOWING LEAKAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FUEL LINE ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 98V312000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990507 — wheels

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE (4X4), 17" CHROME STEEL WHEELS. THE CLAMP LOAD CAN BE LOST ON THE WHEEL LUGS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WHEEL CONTACT AREA WITH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE WHEEL LUGS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AND ALSO INSTALL A LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THAT THE WHEEL LUGS BE TORQUED TO 110 LB-FT ANY TIME THE WHEEL IS REMOVED.

Campaign 99V099000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990927 — PE (closed 20000308)

FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH SEPARATIO

R 20000515 — trailer hitches

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.

Campaign 00V073000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20050912 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTRO

Campaign 05V388000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V296000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V312000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V099000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V073000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V388000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Lincoln Navigator is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lincoln Navigator?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Lincoln Navigator have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.