How do I know if my 1998 Lincoln Navigator has a recall?

To know if your 1998 Lincoln Navigator has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 1998 Lincoln Navigator VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 1998 Lincoln Navigator has an open recall?

If your 1998 Lincoln Navigator is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 1998 Lincoln Navigator does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 1998 Lincoln Navigator are taken care of by Lincoln at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recalls

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1998 Lincoln Navigator

5 Recalls

NHTSA 05V-388 · OEM 05S28

1994-2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lincoln Navigator Recall 05V388000

4,500,000 Potential Units Affected

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 1994 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco and 29 others

NHTSA 00V-073 · OEM 00S05

1997-2000 Ford Expedition Lincoln Navigator Recall 00V073000

565,800 Potential Units Affected

THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition and 5 others

NHTSA 98V-095

Ford Recalls 1997-1998 Vehicles Due to Faulty Lug Nuts

1,520,000 Potential Units Affected

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Expedition and 5 others

NHTSA 98V-028

Ford Recalls Several 1997-1998 Vehicle Lines to Provide Proper Headlamp Aiming Instructions

571,800 Potential Units Affected

IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Ford Contour and 7 others

NHTSA 97V-171

Ford Recalls 1997-1998 Vehicles Due to Shift Cable Malfunction

866,000 Potential Units Affected

THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Expedition and 5 others

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Recall FAQs

If your 1998 Lincoln Navigator is affected by a new safety recall, Lincoln will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 1998 Lincoln Navigator has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 1998 Lincoln Navigator for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 1998 Lincoln Navigator is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 1998 Lincoln Navigator for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 1998 Lincoln Navigator for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 1998 Lincoln Navigator will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 1998 Lincoln Navigator by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 1998 Lincoln Navigator that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 1998 Lincoln Navigator, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 1998 Lincoln Navigator VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Lincoln Navigator Recalls

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There are 5 recalls that may affect your 1998 Lincoln Navigator.

Check your Lincoln Navigator for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Lincoln dealership near you.

1998 Lincoln Navigator

5 Recalls

NHTSA 05V-388 · OEM 05S28

1994-2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lincoln Navigator Recall 05V388000

4,500,000 Potential Units Affected

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 1994 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco and 29 others

NHTSA 00V-073 · OEM 00S05

1997-2000 Ford Expedition Lincoln Navigator Recall 00V073000

565,800 Potential Units Affected

THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Vehicles Affected: 2000 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition and 5 others

NHTSA 98V-095

Ford Recalls 1997-1998 Vehicles Due to Faulty Lug Nuts

1,520,000 Potential Units Affected

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Expedition and 5 others

NHTSA 98V-028

Ford Recalls Several 1997-1998 Vehicle Lines to Provide Proper Headlamp Aiming Instructions

571,800 Potential Units Affected

IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Ford Contour and 7 others

NHTSA 97V-171

Ford Recalls 1997-1998 Vehicles Due to Shift Cable Malfunction

866,000 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 1998 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Expedition and 5 others