Most common 2000 Ford Navigator problems
Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Navigator complaints by model year
2000 Ford Navigator recalls (2)
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
Remedy: A supplementary label will be sent to customers to place near the certification label to identify the appropriate rear tire pressure.
Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
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…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Ford Navigator:
Wheel stud and nut
In December 1999, Ford issued technical service bulletin 99-26-3, entitled increased wheel nut and stud size-service tip,for 2000 model year expedition, navigator, and certain f-150 vehicles, built on or after November 27, 1999.these vehicles have increased wheel stud and nut diameters from 12mm to 14mm.the wheel nut torque was increased from 100 ft-lb.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Ford Navigator a good car?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Navigator rates average: 14% fewer complaints than 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 2000 Ford Navigator?
The brakes — 1 complaint, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Navigator have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford Navigator, the most recent from September 9, 2002 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Navigator problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 82,000 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.