1998 Lincoln Navigator
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Lincoln Navigator is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.
1998 Lincoln Navigator at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
1998 Lincoln Navigator recalls 6
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Fix: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE.
Fix: OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS INTERIM PROCEDURE CAN BE COMPLETED BY OWNERS OR THEIR DEALERS. IT SPECIFIES THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE MUST BE V…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD…
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAKE THE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET AND ADD A TIE STRAP TO THAT CONNECTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Fix: OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
1998 Lincoln Navigator common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1998 Lincoln Navigator MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 1998 Lincoln Navigator worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 Lincoln Navigator costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1998 Lincoln Navigator trims & engines on record
1998 Lincoln Navigator vehicles on record
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L6WLJ48165
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L6WLJ40471
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMRU27L5WLJ10534
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMRU27L9WLJ60806
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L9WLJ21218
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMRU27LXWLJ39009
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L0WLJ38067
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMRU27L7WLJ59119
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMRU27L8WLJ57511
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMRU27L5WLJ11151
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMRU27L3WLJ21533
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L1WLJ40507
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L7WLJ17071
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L7WLJ20729
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L9WLJ57488
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L8WLJ33764
1998 Lincoln Navigator Base5LMPU28L8WLJ12526
Other Lincoln Navigator model years
1998 Lincoln Navigator — frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Lincoln Navigator have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1998 Lincoln Navigator. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Lincoln Navigator?
Based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, wheels, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Lincoln Navigator get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1998 Lincoln Navigator at about 13 mpg combined (12 city / 16 highway).
How much is a 1998 Lincoln Navigator worth?
Comparable 1998 Lincoln Navigator listings run roughly $500–$2,100, typically around $1,276 (from 15 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.