There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Ford Navigator, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Ford Navigator problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
- Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and Attachment — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 59,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Ford Navigator complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 64,000 miles · reported Sep 23, 2007
03 navigator began "stuttering" when driving, felt like a transmission slipping. I took it to the dealer and they said three of the eight cylinders were not at full compression. He advised new heads were needed. Cost: $7000. Several service bulletins have been issued on the problem, independent (Former ford tech) mechanic looked at the problem. He advised this is very common on the tritan motor and there is a casting problem with the heads.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 74,000 miles · reported Jan 26, 2007
- the contact owns a 2001 lincoln navigator. On 3 different occasions the spark plugs exploded, and she has had to replace the spark plugs and coils. The contact stated that when the spark plugs exploded they sent sends the fragments from the spark plugs into the engine. Each time this happened the number 3 and number 4 sparks werethe ones that exploded. While driving approximately 65 MPH on january 11, 2007 it was the most recent incident. She had to have the vehicle towed. The contact stated that the vehicle has been with the mechanic since 01/11/2007. The brakes squeaked, the seat belt…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 59,000 miles · reported Nov 9, 2006
2003 ford expedition xlt with 5.4 liter triton v8 engine with 59,000 miles. The vehicle is well maintained and not abused. The #3 spark plug was blown out of the aluminum cylinder head during driving at approximately 5 MPH. This event was preceded by a tapping noise which occurred over the preceding two weeks. The noise was similar to a noisy valve lifter. The engine had the original factory installed spark plugs that were never removed, replaced or serviced. The factory change interval on the plugs is 100,000 miles. Spark plug blow out resulted in the the need to replace the cylinder head and…
Suspension · at 18,475 miles · reported Mar 28, 2005
On february 25, 2005, I took my 2003 lincoln navigator to the service department for a major front air suspension problem; the front half of my car was so low to the ground while the back half was set high. The ride was very bumpy, rough,and unwieldy . The dealerships service personnel determined the vehicle's air suspension compressor was inoperable and that there was a failure of the car's front pneumatic system. Dealer installed new compressor and performed recalibrating tests of the pneumatic system but less than a month later on march 22nd, the same problem occurred and I had to take the…
Air Bags · at 5,000 miles · reported Jan 8, 2003
Consumer states that vehicle's front passenger side airbags sensor stays on. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Ford Navigator have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Ford Navigator as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Ford Navigator?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 59,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.