Total Complaints
5 filings
FORD NAVIGATOR · model year
2000 FORD NAVIGATOR
5 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000FORDNAVIGATOR carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 NAVIGATOR is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 1 filings, followed by tires (1) and suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system:lines and fittings (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2000 NAVIGATOR, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:LINES AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
Recalls (2)
00V39600028/11/2000
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
02V23900009/09/2002
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.
Recent Complaints
20080304FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
BLINKERS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING ON THE CAR. FUSE #13 WAS BLOWN. WHEN FUSE #13 WAS REPLACED, LARGE QUANTITIES OF WHITE SMOKE BOILED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I RAISED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE WIRING TO THE SWITCH INSTALLED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER BURNING. THIS OCCURRED IN MY HOME DRIVEWAY. I PUT THE FIRE OUT. *TR
20080304FireEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
BLINKERS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING ON THE CAR. FUSE #13 WAS BLOWN. WHEN FUSE #13 WAS REPLACED, LARGE QUANTITIES OF WHITE SMOKE BOILED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I RAISED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE WIRING TO THE SWITCH INSTALLED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER BURNING. THIS OCCURRED IN MY HOME DRIVEWAY. I PUT THE FIRE OUT. *TR
20070828SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:LINES AND FITTINGS
CAR SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. REAR SUSPENSION DOWN AGAIN! THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN A 7 YEAR PERIOD OF TIME. FORD WILL NOT DEAL WITH THE ISSUE AND NEITHER WILL THE DEALERSHIP. BELIEVE IT'S A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE NAVIGATOR. *JB
Mileage: 82,000
20030206TIRES
CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE CONTINENTAL TIRE OF NORTH AMERICA INFORMING THERE ARE MISSING COPIES OF ORIGINAL RECEIPT. GENERAL GRABBER P275/60R17. PH
20010723SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Compare 2000FORDNAVIGATOR to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR have?▼
The 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR?▼
Yes, the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:LINES AND FITTINGS.
Is the 2000 FORD NAVIGATOR safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.