2003 Lincoln Navigator suspension problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Lincoln Navigator — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. Also, a "check the suspension" message illuminated indicating that the rear shocks failed to work. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who indicated that the passenger side running board…”
filed Feb 4, 2015
“This is the fifth (5th) time in 6 years I have brought my car in for repair of the air suspension (compressor, ride height) , all but one of those times was to the ford lincoln dealership. It is clear that ford is aware of the problem as there are 10 service bulletins on the 2003 air suspension…”
filed Nov 12, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Navigator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 Navigator | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Navigator | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Navigator | 2 | 7% |
| 2006 Navigator | 16 | 27% |
| 2005 Navigator | 12 | 25% |
| 2004 Navigator | 24 | 28% |
| 2002 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Navigator | 9 | 11% |
| 2000 Navigator | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 Navigator | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 Navigator | 25 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Lincoln Navigator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.