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1998 Ford Navigator Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
140,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Ford Navigator, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001120%
1998240%

Other parts of the 1998 Ford Navigator

Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Navigator

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology