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2001 Lincoln Navigator Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Lincoln Navigator has 16 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Lincoln Navigator

Tires
22
Electrical
16
Speed Control
9
Suspension
9
Airbags
6
Engine
5
Powertrain
5
Brakes
4
Fuel System
3
Steering
3
Seat Belts
3

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 14, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI had been driving for about 15 minutes and then I noticed a burning plastic smell. It was dark so m...
Oct 23, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEIT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND NO 1 KNOW WHAT IT IS
Jan 3, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RAINY WEATHER, THERE WA...
Aug 4, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, ...
May 11, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITED RESULTING IN DESTRUCTION OF VEHICLE, ADJACENT VEHICLE A...
Feb 27, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)CONSUMER STATES AFTER PUTTING DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DOWN THE RADIO WILL CUT OFF. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED.T...
Jan 9, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI WAS THE OWNER OF A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. I WAS LIVING IN THE STATES FROM 2004 TO 2006 AND I HEAR...
May 1, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING TO A STOP,...
Oct 1, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER HOOD BY FUSE BOX/FIREWALL AND WIRING HARNESS TO MOTOR. FIRE MARSHALL STAT...
Jun 5, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE WE WERE HOME SOMEBODY CAME TO MY APARTMENT TO TELL ME THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. I WENT TO CHEC...
Jan 13, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWATER LEAKING DOWN TO THE FUSE BOX CAUSING SMOKING AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
Oct 15, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPURCHASED A LINCOLN NAVIGATOR IN SEPTEMBER 2004. ONCE THE WEATHER CHANGED AND IT GOT COLDER EVERY NI...
Feb 15, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE PASSENGER SEAT STARTED SMOKING. *JB THE CONSUMER SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNING. THE CONS...
Feb 1, 2001ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW IS ACTIVATED IT CAUSES A SHORT AND THE RADIO CUTS OUT. DEALER STATED T...
Oct 11, 2000ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCONSUMER STATES AFTER PUTTING DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DOWN THE RADIO WILL CUT OFF. HAD VEHICLE SERVICE...
Jan 1, 1970ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCONSUMER STATES THAT THE HORN BUTTON IS HARD TO PUSH. HAVE TO PUSH ON IT THREE TIMES FOR IT TO ...

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