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Lincoln Navigator Complete Brake Failure

37 messages,  Last post on Dec 31, 2011 at 4:27 PM

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#28 of 37 Re: 2008 Lincoln Navigator Brake Failure [mikefl1] by lauralyn

May 03, 2010 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: mikefl1 (Dec 20, 2007 10:53 am)
Hello Mike,
 
My brakes completely failed with the same symptoms you described. They cannot duplicate the problem at my dealership after driving it more than 100 miles. They applied a foam tape over a sensor below the steering column and said to pick the car up as there’s nothing more they can do. Ford Customer Care refuses to do any further work/research, even though I have told them about the speed sensor information I found on the internet. Hoping you have some good advice, as I’m scared to death to drive the car again!!
 
Thank you,
 
Laura Shaw
shawfamilysocal.rr.com

#29 of 37 Re: 07 sensor replaced, not under warranty!!!![mikefl1] [flatrockale] [mikefl1] by nicole1978

Sep 17, 2010 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: mikefl1 (Jun 30, 2008 10:00 am)
I have had the SAME problem with my 2006 Navigator! The warranty covered the expenses but FORD can not find or FIX the problem. It is VERY scary! I have 2 small children and this problem has happened 3 times now. Against my better judgment I took the car back after the second incident and they ASSURED me that the car was fixed. Well...it just happened AGAIN for the 3rd time last night and I CAN NOT DRIVE THIS CAR ANYMORE!!!!! I will not put my kids in it and don't know what to do. The service director has tried to be kind, but there is nothing that he can do for me at this point, he directed me to "Ford" and I have tried to get them to buy back or replace the car. They claim I can not file for the lemon law since I am now outside my miles but the first time it happened it was with in my warranty! VERY frustrating and VERY concerning that this is happening all over and FORD is not doing anything about it. Thank GOD I was lucky enough all three times to not cause and accident, but honestly, what is it going to take before they take responsibility and fix this problem.

#30 of 37 Re: 2007 Lincoln Navigator Brake Failure [coupeflyr] by janet121

Sep 07, 2011 (11:37 am)

Replying to: coupeflyr (Mar 04, 2010 9:59 pm)
I'm pretty nervous after reading all the brake issues with the Navigator. My friend has a 2004 with 43,000 miles that I want to purchase and I fear that her car is not exempt from the issue. She lives in Newport, RI and is state couselor. She actually travels in another car she owns...more fuel efficient apose the Navigator. Her prime reason for selling it, "she doesn't have much use for it". This is why it has such low mileage for the year. What is my line of defense in regards to the purchase. I ask this only because she would never put my life on the line just to sell the SUV to me. Your thoughts please. I need to purchase it for towing and traveling with my dog.

#35 of 37 thought I was going crazy by teaba71

Dec 31, 2011 (2:32 pm)

I have had a 2007 and a 2008 Navigator and this problem occured with both vehicles. I thought I was going crazy, because I would try to describe the grinding sound, the abs brake light appearing and the lack of brake control to my mechanic and after checking both vehicles several times, he could find nothing. I am so glad to have found this post because it has never happened while my husband was driving and I think that he, along with my mechanic think I'm nuts. They always say to bring it in when it's happening, but it's so sporatic, it's hard to do that. I fear that I will get into an accident with my kids in the car, but I am not quite sure what to do as my Navigator is no longer covered under warranty. Can someone please give me advice as to what to do. Will contacting an attorney work?? Thanks!

#37 of 37 Re: thought I was going crazy [teaba71] by robinz

Dec 31, 2011 (4:27 pm)

Replying to: teaba71 (Dec 31, 2011 2:32 pm)
I didn't go through an attorney. I filed a lemon law complaint through the BBB. I live in the state of Ohio and not sure what the process would be for the state you reside in. When you purchased the vehicle, the dealership is required to give you the lemon law procedure for your area.
 
To make a long story short, once a Field Rep from Ford went to the dealership I purchased the car, it was discovered there is a black box somewhere in the engine of the vehicle. It is computerized and something in there had to be replaced. Once that was replaced, the vehicle stopped doing it but I was just done. My vehicle had been in the shop 156 days in less than a year and I didn't feel safe driving it with my daughter in the car. Since I had already filed the lemon law suit, I rode it out and won. Ford didn't even show up for the telecon with the arbitrator.
 
I received all of my money back to include interest on the loan. It was a much easier process than I ever thought possible.
 
Good luck!
 
Robin

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