1999 Lincoln Navigator Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 5% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“We had driven the vehicle about one mile from the beach to a restaurant, where we parked as usual and entered to dine. We had been in the restaurant approximately 15 - 20 minutes when the waiter announced that there was a car on fire in the parking lot. My family and I, along with everyone else in the restaurant, rushed outside, where I was horrified to see my Lincoln Navigator surrounded by police cars and engulfed in flames. I have photos on my phone if necessary. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491566, filed 2013-01, 163,000 miles“Dt: the contact was unable to have cruise control switch replaced under NHTSA recall 05v388000. He noted that because of a disability he did not allow the dealer to disconnect the switch. When he spoke with the dealer and manufacturer, neither could provide a date of availability for the switch. He has not experienced a problem to date with the cruise control, but he wanted to have the switch replaced as soon as possible because of the risk of a vehicle fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10141563, filed 2005-11, 117,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been driven at all on saturday, but at 4:30 am sunday morning they were awakened because the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and will provide a fire report. The fire started underneath the hood and the contact stated that it was related to the recall for the vehicle speed control under campaign number 05v388000. The contact thought the dealer replaced the underhood speed control deactivation switch, but was not sure. The VIN was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362462, filed 2010-10, 142,000 miles“Vehicle was at dealer to have tires rotated & steering aligned. Consumer picked vehicle up & was traveling home at 50mph and brakes went out. Vehicle couldn't be slowed down. Upon entering consumer's complex vehicle went over a speed bump & hit brick wall, to stop it. Dealer found that speed control cable was cut. Lincoln dealer hasn't contacted. Consumer back on the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #874605, filed 2000-11“Ongoing problem with engine stalling when applying accelerator pedal from a stop position or while starting vehicle and shifting into drive. Vehicle been into dealer shop on four occasions, and unable to locate cause.”
NHTSA complaint #884739, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 05V388000Sep 7, 2005On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.Covers: Lincoln Navigator 1998–2002, Ford F-150 1994–2002, F-250 1994–1999 +3 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 15% |
| 2024 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 11% |
| 2006 | 4 | 7% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 | 12 | 15% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 18 | 9% |
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 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
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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