1999 Lincoln Navigator Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 3% of the 132 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Consumer smelled fuel. Also, saw fuel underneath vehicle. A rubber gasket had failed, causing leak where filler neck met fuel tank. Dealer replaced fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #8014144, filed 2002-07“Vehicle has heavy gas fumes after filling up. Leaks around where gas tank and seal collar meet. Dealer contacted and replaced tank, gas leak and fumes no longer exist.”
NHTSA complaint #844609, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 98V312000Dec 7, 1998Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.Covers: Lincoln Navigator 1999, Ford Expedition 1999
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 14% |
| 2021 | 8 | 24% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 10 | 22% |
| 2006 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 | 7 | 15% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 16% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator
29 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Lincoln 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.
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