Front Air Bag Problems of Lincoln Navigator

Lincoln Navigator owners have reported 8 problems related to front air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln Navigator based on all problems reported for the Navigator.

1 Front Air Bag problem of the 2002 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated the air bag deployed immediately after the vehicle was turned on. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that either something was placed under the seat or the seat cover was worn excessively. The air bag deployed from under the seat. The contacts left arm was severely injured. The manufacturer stated the air bags are not covered by the warranty. The air bags were not replaced. The VIN was rejected from the system. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.

See all problems of the 2002 Lincoln Navigator 🔎.

2 Front Air Bag problem of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 11/04/2008

I turned my ignition to start my car and the driver airbag deployed from the steering wheel hitting me in the head causing me to lose consciousness briefly from the impact. The airbag popped in my ear after hitting my head and started smoking. The smoking coming from the now deflated airbag did not stop for about 10 minutes. There was no reason for the airbag to deploy. I am very afraid of why this happened and since it happened for no reason I am fortunate this didn't happen while driving. I am 7 months pregnant, so due to this happening my doctor had me go to the hospital to have the baby monitored to make sure everything was ok. I use this car to drive my 4 year old and 2 year old and I am concerned for my whole family's safety. Ford needs to take action on this case of airbag deploying for no reason.

See all problems of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator 🔎.

3 Front Air Bag problem of the 2002 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 07/27/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Navigator. While driving 45 mph, the contact proceeded through a traffic light and crashed into another vehicle. The rear of the vehicle was lifted from the ground. The contact sustained injuries to the face, shoulders, lower back, chest, and neck. Neither of the air bags deployed in the vehicle. The contact was thrown into the steering wheel so hard that the seat belt snapped from the impact. The driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, but was able to be revived. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 82,500.

4 Front Air Bag problem of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 03/28/2004

While driving 50 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in head on collision. Upon impact, dual air bag covers popped open, but they did not deploy.

See all problems of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator 🔎.

5 Front Air Bag problem of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 07/03/2003

While slowly backing up after a parallel park, the passenger air bag suddenly deployed. There was no crash nor contact with anything.

6 Front Air Bag problem of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 02/06/2003

The vehicle was at a complete stop and was hit head on by another vehicle, however none of the air bags deployed upon impact. Which resulted in the driver being seriously injured.

See all problems of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator 🔎.

7 Front Air Bag problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 04/30/2002

During a front collision at 40 mph, neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered neck injury. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.

See all problems of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator 🔎.

8 Front Air Bag problem of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 01/11/2002

I am a captain with the fire department and responded to a 2 car head on crash. Other vehicle had airbag deployment, while this Navigator had a major front end collision and air bags were loaded (not activated) on our arrival. Only one occupant in the Navigator was injured, minor, but required ambulance transportation. Colton fire also responded, and colton p. D. Was the investigative authority, sgt. Steve davis was the officer in charge. The owner of the Navigator, linda jones of 1245 west "c" street, colton CA, 92324 stated that the air bag was not DE-activated on the passenger side. The frontal impact of this collision should have certainly caused air bag deployment.


Other Common Air Bag related problems of Lincoln Navigator



Safety Ratings of Navigator Cars
Fuel Economy of Navigator Vehicles
Navigator Service Bulletins
Navigator Safety Recalls
Navigator Defect Investigations