Differential Unit problems of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator

One problem related to differential unit has been reported for the 2003 Lincoln Navigator. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator based on all problems reported for the 2003 Navigator.

1 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2004

While making a right turn off on an exit, the vehicle went out of control, the front driver's tire rolled off, then the tie rod snapped and the consumer was trapped. The consumer hit a guard rail. No other vehicles or people were involved. The consumer stated that tire or tie rod was so hot that as it rolled into the grass it caught on fire. Tire was retrieved. Problems with rear differential prior to the accident. The vehicle was regularly serviced. The consumer was slightly injured in the accident. Police report filed.




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