Most common 1998 Ford Navigator problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Navigator complaints by model year
1998 Ford Navigator recalls (1)
Exterior lighting
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…
Remedy: Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1998 Ford Navigator:
Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 is closed with Ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.Ford is also including the entire population of…
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Ford Navigator a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 Navigator rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Navigator at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford Navigator?
The body & structure — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body › door › hinge and attachments. Next are the speed control & acceleration (2) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Navigator have?
There is 1 recall for the 1998 Ford Navigator, the most recent from June 19, 2000 (exterior lighting). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 1998 Ford Navigator problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 112,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.