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SteeringPart report

2003 Ford Navigator Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Ford Navigator, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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.

“- the contact owns a 2001 lincoln Navigator. On 3 different occasions the spark plugs exploded, and she has had to replace the spark plugs and coils. The contact stated that when the spark plugs exploded they sent sends the fragments from the spark plugs into the engine. Each time this happened the number 3 and number 4 sparks werethe ones that exploded. While driving approximately 65 MPH on january 11, 2007 it was the most recent incident. She had to have the vehicle towed. The contact stated that the vehicle has been with the mechanic since 01/11/2007. …”

NHTSA complaint #10180839, filed 2007-01, 74,000 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003120%

Other parts of the 2003 Ford Navigator

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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