Steering Linkages problems of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Five problems related to steering linkages have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Navigator. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Linkages problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2003

Steering linkage.

2 Steering Linkages problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2001

Lincoln dealer was not concerned about the problem. No safety defect listed.

3 Steering Linkages problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle.

4 Steering Linkages problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2001

The current design of the tie rod is such that, when it wears out or fails it completely falls apart. On the previous design of the tie rod, even after failure, the ball was captured and could not come apart until it was completely worn out after thousands of miles allowing for plenty of warning.

5 Steering Linkages problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

While traveling on highway consumer noticed that vehicle will bounce down to the ground. Dealership is aware of problem. Consumer stated the suspenison light would illuminate, the air compressor relay was replaced for the rear suspension, the front washer was inoperative, cigarette lighter was inoperative, dealer found a fuse to be blown, the abs light illuminated, right front speed sensor was replaced, also the right frnt pitman arm was replaced, and the the front pads and rotors were replaced sue to them being worn which were causing nosie to be heard by the consumer.

Other Steering related problems of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems	12
Steering Linkages problems	6
Steering problems	3
Steering Rack And Pinion problems	1

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