1999 Ford Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Navigator. That ranks 5th out of 6 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford Navigator problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 33% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Navigator recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Navigator.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle was parked in the garage overnight. Then, consumer entered the garage and smelled smoke. After inspecting the garage he checked the vehicle, and the smoke was coming from the vehicle. He proceeded to back the vehicle out of the garage for fear it would burn the house, and called the fire…
Recall 00 v 073 000/trailer hitch assembly: vehicle trailer fishtailed while driving 55 mph, resulting in a crash. Both the driver and the passenger were transported to the local hospital by ambulance with neck injuries. *ak
Sometimes when pulling off vehicle will stal. , consumer has came close to having an accident because of this problem. Took vehicle to dealer and they could not duplicate problem.*ak
Other Ford Navigator years
← 1998 Navigator · 2000 Navigator →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Navigator | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Navigator | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Navigator | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Navigator | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Navigator | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Navigator?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, trailer hitches, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Navigator?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Ford Navigator a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Navigator model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.