2000 Lincoln Navigator Electrical system Problems

“2000 Lincoln Navigator, radio flashes on and off with vehicle off, and windshield wipers are not working, after vehicle has been sitting off for a couple hours, there is a loud noise coming from under the hood on the passenger side under the windshield, open the vehicle door and A/C is blowing full blast and radio is flashing on and off again smells like something is burning and caused a minor fire. Looked up recall information and ford states that our vehicle is not listed under the recall# 01s24, although it shows our model year along with a majority of ford, Lincoln, and mercury vehicles. …”

“Consumer complained about an electrical problem. The horn did not blow and the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was parked and unattended when it ignited into flames. The fire department was notified. The horn stopped blowing and the volume on the steering wheel stopped working the day before the truck caught fire.”

“Consumer stated that vehicle was parked 35 to 45 minutes when she saw smoke coming from the grill area, and flames coming from the driver's side front area. No problems with the vehicle other than the cruise control not working.”

“While parked in driveway vehicle ignited and caught on fire, which totaled the vehicle. Fire was extinguished by fire dept., copy of fire inspection report included. Vehicle was towed by the insurance company.”

“The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Navigator. After driving 20 MPH, the contact parked the vehicle and smelled burning rubber. She noticed smoke underneath the hood. She opened the hood and flames appeared. The contact believes that the failure was due to electrical failure. The vehicle was towed to a private body shop for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.”