2001 Lincoln Navigator Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 20%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 20% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2001 Lincoln Navigator with a 5.4l engine. I was on my way to work and was going approx. 15 MPH when I heard a bang coming from the front of the car. At first I thought I had hit something or something was falling off the car. I pulled over to the side of the road and at this time the engine started to run rough. I shut it off and checked under the hood but could not see anything wrong. I thought, after restarting the engine that it might be a bad spark plug. …”
NHTSA complaint #10359981, filed 2010-10, 68,094 miles“Vehicle caught fire under hood by fuse box/firewall and wiring harness to motor. Fire marshall stated electrical short in wiring harness. Vehicle was a total loss of the fire. My wife and my 7 year old daughter were in vehicle when ignited with no notice. I never received a notice about vehicle speed control recall and recall was never performed as a result of that. Fire occurred in area of speed control cable.”
NHTSA complaint #10169863, filed 2006-10, 121,000 miles“I was the owner of a 2001 Lincoln Navigator. I was living in the states from 2004 to 2006 and I heard in the news that Lincoln car models between 1998 to 2002 were susceptible to burn because of a electrical failure. I took my car to the ford dealer located in ventura boulevard, ca and they told me my car model was not one of those who had the switch that made the car burn. I took my car home and everything seemed to be ok. I went back to spain so I took my american car back to spain too. …”
NHTSA complaint #10254460, filed 2009-01, 96,000 miles“Consumer states after putting driver side window down the radio will cut off. Had vehicle serviced.this is a result of an electrical shortage. Dealership cannot fix problem,consumer afraid this shortage will cause a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10500710, filed 2013-02, 76,000 miles“Problems with fuel pump, windshield wipers, driver's seat, brakes, air conditioner, gear shift, air bag, cd player, window motors, driver's handle door, sunroof. Ph. Also the fuel pump, trailer hitch, the lighter ejected to the floor ,the ignition was loose and there was an electrical short in the windows..”
NHTSA complaint #10026416, filed 2003-06, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 23% |
| 2024 | 3 | 19% |
| 2023 | 4 | 57% |
| 2022 | 9 | 43% |
| 2021 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 | 4 | 13% |
| 2019 | 11 | 13% |
| 2018 | 8 | 15% |
| 2017 | 4 | 13% |
| 2016 | 3 | 12% |
| 2015 | 7 | 33% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 3 | 21% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 4 | 25% |
| 2009 | 3 | 30% |
| 2008 | 7 | 23% |
| 2007 | 5 | 11% |
| 2006 | 7 | 12% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 | 22 | 17% |
| 2002 | 6 | 19% |
| 2001 | 16 | 20% |
| 2000 | 13 | 12% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 21 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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