Ford Navigator Recalls

The Ford Navigator has been recalled 3 times across the 1998, 2000–2001 model years. The most recent recall, from September 9, 2002, covers the labels. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Ford dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
3model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Equipment & accessories
    267%
  • Lights
    133%

2001 Ford Navigator recalls (1)

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA recall 00V-396 · Nov 28, 2000 · 495,000 vehicles

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.

2000 Ford Navigator recalls (2)

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 02V-239 · Sep 9, 2002 · 80,254 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 00V-396 · Nov 28, 2000 · 495,000 vehicles

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.

1998 Ford Navigator recalls (1)

Exterior lighting

NHTSA recall 00V-168 · Jun 19, 2000 · 20,637 vehicles

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Ford Navigator have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Ford Navigator across 3 model years.

How do I know if my Ford Navigator has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.