2001 Ford Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Navigator. That is the most of any Navigator model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 76,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 40% | 76,200 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford Navigator recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (RQ04011) — opened Oct 22, 2004, closed Feb 17, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My husband were involved in a single car crash. The 2001 lincoln navigator spun around and rolled over and the airbags did not deploy. The insurance company was shocked when advised of this. *tr
Truck was parked not running when it just caught on fire in garage. Allen fire dept came and put out fire, vehicle was towed to storage facility, damage to townhome, fortunately no one was injured. Truck was not pd for, so lienholder went and sued me. Want damages and mental anguish paid for by…
Unwanted electrical activity when the car is unattended. Every time it rains i have multiple electrical problems for days. Starter kicks in automatically, blower stays on when car is off. Headlights just turning on with the switch off and the keys out. *nm
Dt: consumer states: took vehicle to dealer and it has been fixed. Was backing out of garage a suddenly vehicle surged and leaped backwards. Repair shop said it was idle air control valve and gasket. No lights came on. *ak
While driving noticed outside air entering through doors. Dealer has been contacted, replaced door seals . Please provide furhter information.*ak
Other Ford Navigator years
← 2000 Navigator · 2002 Navigator →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Navigator | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Navigator | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Navigator | 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 2001 Ford Navigator?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Navigator?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.