Automatic Transmission problems of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Navigator. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2009

I have a 1998 Lincoln Navigator that is exhibiting issues with the transmission gear shift. There is currently a recall on certain vehicles but Ford is telling me that my vehicle is not affected. I'm wondering how the same year and model affected in the recall that is now exhibiting the same issues, is not included in the recall? it is Ford campaign # 97s86.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2001

This is a very serious safety problem -danger ! I have no vehicle and Ford motor CO. Refuses to help. What if there had been a child in front of my car. It starts in reverse and drive. The vehicle was started in drive, accelerated forward and hit a tree before I could stop it. Please investigate as soon as possible. Someone could have been seriously hurt or killed.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2000

While driving at highway speeds the transmission on my Navigator went out and caused me to almost be killed on the ohio turnpike. This happened 3 times and all the dealer could do was insult me. I hope that no one else has this problem b/c if it weren't for my driving ability I would be sending this from the grave!!!!.




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