1998 FORD NAVIGATOR Recall
- Campaign:
- 00V168000 on 06/28/2000
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 20,637
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. erroneously.
- Consequence:
- The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. standards.
- Correction:
- Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began july 19, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1998 FORD NAVIGATOR TSBs (18)
- Bulletin:
- 9810569
- Component:
- 017000 steering:linkages
- Summary:
- Concerns of squeaky / noisy pitman arm. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98168
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd
- Bulletin:
- 98169
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Steering -alignment-toe set procedure service tip. yd
- Bulletin:
- 981612
- Component:
- 073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Summary:
- Fuel may leak from the spring lock couplings. yd
- Bulletin:
- 981613
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Transmission fluid leaks at radiator. yd
- Bulletin:
- 7823
- Component:
- 021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
- Summary:
- Expedition and navigators equipped with four wheel air suspension may require a ride height adjustment procedure be performed, before setting alignment. when adjusting ride height reference the 1990 expedition and navigator workshop manual
- Bulletin:
- 7896
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Servicing trailer hitch.
- Bulletin:
- 7897
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Diagnostic information for compact disc player probles, no disc or cd will not eject. this indicates no communication between radio and disc player.
- Bulletin:
- 7929
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Diagnostic information for compact disc player problems.
- Bulletin:
- 13711
- Component:
- 210000 trailer hitches
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the servicing of trailer hitches on vehicles. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 13712
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information regarding vehicles that experience the radios that display no dj-no disc or cd will not eject. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 13745
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 13773
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information for compact disc player problems, radio may display no dj- no dusc or cd will not eject. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 13744
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a body boom while driving highway speeds. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 13825
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front washer operating without command. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 15122
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle and/or engine droaning noise on acceleration from a stop. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 15123
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 15152
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit courtesy rail lamps above the 2nd row seats that do not operate properly or cause a battery draw. *et
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