1999 Lincoln Navigator
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.
- Complaints
- 132
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Tires
Campaigns on file for 1999
Opened by NHTSA
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 132 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 192 |
| 1999 | 132 |
| 2000 | 109 |
| 2001 | 81 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 86 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 60 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Tires
22% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.
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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, 1999-01-19
Engine and engine cooling
17% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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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, 2004-03-22
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, 2003-08-02
Electrical system
9% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-04-06
Suspension
9% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing front and air suspension system.
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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 ......
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-11
Also filed under Power train
Visibility
8% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and switch/wiring.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1998-12-30Service brakes, hydraulic98V296000 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.
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1999Complaint volume 132 complaints filed for this model year.
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1999-01-03Fuel system, gasoline98V312000 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.
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1999-05-07Wheels99V099000 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…
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.
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1999-09-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-08 Factory installed towing hitch separatio
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2000-05-15Trailer hitches00V073000 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.
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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 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…
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…
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.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V296000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 98V312000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 99V099000 · Wheels
- Recall 00V073000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 05V388000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.