Seven problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Navigator. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Right front struts/ bearings and wheel separated from vehicle at highway speeds, causing damage to brake line. Dealer has repaired vehicle, and thmanufacturer has been notified.
After the second tire rotation at 15,000 miles, the front tires began showing very abnormal wear patterns. I contacted the tire manufacturer and they notified me they are having a very high incidence of similar complaints from virtually all Navigator 4x4 vehicles. The dealer is telling me it is the alignment and that I should rotate the tires every 5,000 miles - or about half the interval the manual calls for. I have checked the alignment and that was not the problem. I feel there is a defect with the front suspension of this vehicle. ( dot number: ).
This same issue happened to another person's Ford expedition and the shop reported that they had 5 other failures of the same part. The bar is made in mexico and appears to be of poor quality!!!.
Tires slipping on rims, highway vibration vehicle since first purchased. Dealer verfied slipping tires and relaced tires and wheels which did not solve the problem. While driving on damp pavement at 60mph front end lost control capability, resulting in car hitting guardrail on a staight way . ( dot number: ).
Front end camber cannot be adjusted leading to early tire failure.
When traveling an dupon carrying a heavy load, vehicle got out of balance more then a inch. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has yet to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.
Front end alignment problems since purchase causing pulling. Mjs.