1998 Ford Navigator Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Navigator (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Navigator. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and brakes (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 112,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “While opening the rear door, the hinges broke causing the door to fall off. The consumer was unable to use the rear door. There were no recalls found.”
NHTSA complaint #10112924, filed 2005-02, 140,000 milesVehicle speed control: “On 9/25/2005 about 2:30 am my lincoln Navigator caught on fire. I was told by the fire inspector that the truck was involved in a recall by Ford. Apparently the cruise control switch was the cause of the fire. The truck was not on it was just sitting in front of my townhouse villa and it just caught on fire. I notified Ford company their reply get a lawyer .”
NHTSA complaint #10139712, filed 2005-10, 112,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 85,000 and 140,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
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Recall details for the 1998 Ford Navigator → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Ford Navigator.
Other model years of the Ford Navigator
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 59,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 90,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 112,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Navigator model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford Navigator have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Navigator as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford Navigator is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.
Has the 1998 Ford Navigator been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Ford Navigator reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 112,000 miles and the middle half falls between 85,000 and 140,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.