10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
87,500 miles

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problem #3

Jul 012011

Navigator

  • 180,000 miles
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.

- Pilot Point , TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 272008

Navigator

  • 82,500 miles
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.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #1

May 142002

(reported on)

Navigator

  • miles
While driving 30 mph was involved in left side collision.wit vehicle rolled over, and airbags failed to deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled.

- Aledo, TX, USA