2000 Lincoln Navigator Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 8% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,750 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“On october 4, 2017 at approximately 3:45 pm, I departed from the sacramento children's home through an adjacent alley traveling through the south bound entrance. As I made the left turn into the alley as I gradually got up to speed my vehicle suddenly began to accelerate. I was startled by the sudden increase of speed and immediate made an attempt to put the vehicle in neutral and shut the vehicle down and apply the brakes. Before I could make the corrections the vehicle had veered off to the left hand side of the alley and struck an oak tree. …”
NHTSA complaint #11032090, filed 2017-10, 290,000 miles“Run away Lincoln Navigator. In light of toyota's problems, the same problem occurred in 2007. Out of control acceleration, unable to stop, unable to shift to neutral. Suv kept increasing speed despite not depressing the gas pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10302453, filed 2010-01, 75,000 miles“While driving at 85 MPH, the steering column locked without warning. The vehicle also lock at 55 and 70 MPH. The vehicle locked again after it was fixed but was broken out of the lock. The vehicle would lunge forward when started. The mechanic found nothing wrong. The emergency brake must be used.”
NHTSA complaint #10042460, filed 2003-12, 38,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10105550, filed 2004-12, 72,500 miles“The consumer received a letter feb. 2005 that the cruise control switch may cause a fire. The cruise control switch was deactivated until the dealer gets the part.”
NHTSA complaint #10118838, filed 2005-05, 39,100 milesRelated 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
- 05V017000Jan 27, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2000, Ford Expedition 2000, F-150 2000 +1 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 2000 Lincoln Navigator
42 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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