2000 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
- 109
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Tires
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 109 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
39% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Electrical system
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and module.
Power train
9% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
Show complaint excerpts
The car was parked in our driveway. Several minutes later it rolled out of park unoccupied down our driveway accross the street into our neighbors house. Ford denies anything.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-14
Vehicle speed control
8% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 05V388000 (Vehicle speed control) but the vehicle still had a problem with the wiring.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-22
Air bags
8% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle accelerated out of control from a dead stop, resulted in a frontal collision at 35-40 MPH into a palm tree. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-19
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
-
▮
2000Complaint volume 109 complaints filed for this model year.
-
R
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.
-
R
2001-08-20Visibility01V258000 Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001.…
-
I
2004-11-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-03-22 Speed control deactivation switch fire
-
R
2005-02-08Vehicle speed control05V017000 On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Remedy: As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available…
-
R
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…
-
I
2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
-
R
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.
-
R
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.
-
R
Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.
Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 00V073000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
- Recall 05V017000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 05V388000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2000 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Lincoln Navigator is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lincoln Navigator?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 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.