Lincoln Navigator Tires Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Lincoln Navigator across 15 model years. The 1998 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “rear tire” (19% of reports).
- 159tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 82%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear tire: mentioned in 30 of 159 complaints (19%)
- Tread separation: mentioned in 22 of 159 complaints (14%)
- Continental contitrac: mentioned in 15 of 159 complaints (9%)
- P255 75R17: mentioned in 11 of 159 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 159 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Lincoln Navigator tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Navigator | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2019 Navigator | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Navigator | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2012 Navigator | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2009 Navigator | 1 | 10% | 24,000 |
| 2008 Navigator | 1 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2007 Navigator | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2006 Navigator | 3 | 5% | 13,700 |
| 2005 Navigator | 3 | 6% | 2,195 |
| 2003 Navigator | 3 | 2% | 17,550 |
| 2002 Navigator | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2001 Navigator | 23 | 28% | 57,700 |
| 2000 Navigator | 42 | 39% | 44,500 |
| 1999 Navigator | 29 | 22% | 64,378 |
| 1998 Navigator | 48 | 25% | 54,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Model years: 2008
Problem: Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations.
Risk: The tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs.
Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Tires:tread/belt
Model years: 2006
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production.
Risk: Over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. The recall began on july 13, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Belts dislodged on all tires. Tires have 70% tread left. My mechanic said it is manufacturing defect of Tires. SUV started shaking badly on highway
3 tires developed sidewall 'tears' . All were on the right side of the car , 2 had less than 25000 miles and one had less than 500 miles (it was a replacement that I bought from the Ford dealer). Two exploded at low speed. Tire size 285/45R 22 114H
P285/45R22 tires have defect on bubbles. No damage to tires but bubbles appear. Tires are only 6,000 miles driven.
These tires have become uncontrollable in the rain. At 45 mph in light rain the vehicle slides all over the place. Traction control is going off and the vehicle is near impossible to stop and it slid sideways. I have been driving for 40 years including in the rain with a motorcycle even. I have…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln navigator. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle overheated and exhibited numerous other mechanical issues. The contact stated that the tires were bald, the air bag light illuminated, and the brakes failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Lincoln Navigators have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about tires for the Lincoln Navigator. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Lincoln Navigator tires?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Lincoln Navigator?
The most frequent phrase is “rear tire”, in 30 of 159 complaints, followed by “tread separation” (22).
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