2000 Ford Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Navigator. That ranks 4th out of 6 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Ford Navigator recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain 4x2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for 4.2 vehicles.
Risk: Customers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.
Fix: A supplementary label will be sent to customers to place near the certification label to identify the appropriate rear tire pressure. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. Owner notification is expected to begin during september or october 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. The f150 sc owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. The taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides.
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
- Wheel stud and nut (SQ00016) — opened Sep 15, 2000, closed Dec 6, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Blinkers and brake lights stopped working on the car. Fuse #13 was blown. When fuse #13 was replaced, large quantities of white smoke boiled out from under the hood of the car. I raised the hood and found the wiring to the switch installed on the master cylinder burning. This occurred in my home…
Car sitting in driveway. Rear suspension down again! This is the fourth time this has happened within a 7 year period of time. Ford will not deal with the issue and neither will the dealership. Believe it's a defect in the design of the navigator. *jb
Consumer received a letter from the continental tire of north america informing there are missing copies of original receipt. General grabber p275/60r17. Ph
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
Other Ford Navigator years
← 1999 Navigator · 2001 Navigator →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Navigator | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Navigator | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Navigator | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 Navigator | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Navigator | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Navigator?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Navigator?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.