2002 Lincoln Navigator Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 19%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 19% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My 2002 Lincoln Navigator caught fire, the entire engine and front half of the car is charred and the interior has significant burn damage, it almost set fire to our home.”
NHTSA complaint #10334517, filed 2010-06, 102,000 miles“On 12/03/11 when my husband started our 2002 Lincoln Navigator a loud bang happened, my seat belt tightened across my chest so tight it hurt and I couldn't breathe, the car started smoking so bad that my oldest daughter jumped out of the truck because it scared her so bad. The seat belt was so tight it wouldn't come off at first which scared me because the smoke was by the side of my head! Now the seat belt won't work and I don't want to use my car without it. In the past year, 2011, my truck keeps blowing fuses on the automatic lights and air bag for the passenger side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10438466, filed 2011-12, 150,000 miles“Leaky winshield causing faulty wireing and car shutting off while moving wipers stop working among other things ford noes of this issue and is not doing anthing to fix issue this is a safty issue as it could cause a fire or even loss of control of vehicle while driving as it shuts off speratically and sometimes wont restart”
NHTSA complaint #10322932, filed 2010-03, 141,000 miles“I have a water leakage and it is affecting the electronics of the car..when it rains, electrical problem occurs..sometimes the car will shift to 4 wheel drive and the heater will go on and off, the radio stop working, electronic door lock will not open..acceleration and overdrive goes on..battery will go dead...”
NHTSA complaint #10314457, filed 2010-02, 90,000 miles“Fuse/relay fuses get burned once every two days the SUV turns off while in motion. Almost caused an accident in a heavy traffic intersection. Has happened for 5-6 times. Took the SUV to an electrician found no problem, called ford dealer appointment in two weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10326551, filed 2010-04, 88,133 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 2002 Lincoln Navigator
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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