2000 Lincoln Navigator Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 5% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 1 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234586, filed 2008-07, 98,000 miles“Consumer received NHTSA recall 01v258000/ manufacturer's recall 01s24 letter. Called dealer to make appointmentfor repairs. Dealer refused to talk to consumer. Consumer had call dealer several times,and no response from dealer. Consumer started calling around second week in august.”
NHTSA complaint #896830, filed 2001-09“Nhtsa recall campaign 01v258000; ford issued a windshield wiper motor recall. This vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN, but the windshield wipers do not operate.”
NHTSA complaint #10111079, filed 2005-02“While driving electrical system would go down and vehicle would shut down. It would periodically shutdown without advance warning. Also, electrical problems w/ power windows. Dealer has no remedy at this time. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #869177, filed 2000-08Related recalls
- 01V258000Aug 8, 2001Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2000–2001, Ford F-250 2000–2001, Focus 2000–2001 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 15% |
| 2024 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 4 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 16% |
| 2016 | 7 | 28% |
| 2015 | 4 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator
42 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology