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vinelandbrian
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I am seriously interested in buying a Lincoln
Navigator and I want to know if anyone out there
can tell me when and where I can get information
regarding the year 2001 Models so that I can see
what is new and what is improved. I have two young
children and also want to know if the Navigator
has options for a television to keep my kids
occupied on long trips to Florida. Does anyone
know when the 2001 Navigator will be available for
purchase?
Navigator and I want to know if anyone out there
can tell me when and where I can get information
regarding the year 2001 Models so that I can see
what is new and what is improved. I have two young
children and also want to know if the Navigator
has options for a television to keep my kids
occupied on long trips to Florida. Does anyone
know when the 2001 Navigator will be available for
purchase?
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I SUGGEST WE STAY IN TOUCH REGARDING THE VIBRATION WE ARE EXPERIENCING AND WHAT THE DEALER/MANUFACTURE ARE DOING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.THE TIRES THAT ARE ORDERD FOR ME ARE SUPPOSED TO TAKE 30 DAYS TO ARRIVE??? I WILL BE SURE TO POST THE RESULTS.
BE SURE TO READ YOUR LEMON LAW BOOK SO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR RIGHTS ARE.
HOPE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS AND LEARN IF THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM.
Anyhow, the Nav seems like a great SUV with all the toys I wanted. I almost went for an LX 470 (it drives like pure SILK) but both back rows seemed cramped and there was alot less headroom for me, plus the extra $$$ made me reconsider.
I'll keep you posted on how things are going. I PRAY the steering wheel shaking doesn't start up with my NAV. If it does, I'll let you know.
Good Luck
tmeyer1 had the same problem from a previous topic (1999 navigator) post #150. Did you get yours fixed?
They fixed the rear windshield washer drip by installing a one way valve.
The side mirrors are not suppose to tilt while backing up I was told. The brochure was a misprint.
Has anyone figured out how to program a genie intellicode with the homelink?
I get better mileage with 87 octane 13mpg than 92 octane 10 mpg. Will it hurt the engine if I switch back and forth?
Drives real nice, this vehicle is a head turner or maybe they are looking at my wife.
Thanks for replying.
First erase your car's homelink memory (press two outside buttons at the same time for twenty seconds-- it'll blink fast when erased). Then program your guarage door remote transmitter to the homelink by holding down a homelink button and your remote at the same time (hold the remote at least 1/2 inches from the visor). THEN.. get up to the guarage door opener housing attatched to the guarage roof. Open the white casing where the light bulb is. On the lower right hand side there is a small black button that when pushed in makes a little red light blink. Once the red light is blinking you are in "code learning mode" and have 20 seconds to press the button on your homelink (car visor) that you previously programmed to your guarage door remote. Press it two to four times and your guarage should open/close. That should be all you have to do. If it still doesn't work check you car manual and call up homelinks 800 #. They were very helpful when I called.
Has anyone had difficulty using homelink to open up their private community's access gates? My homelink works only about 50% of the time when I want to open my community gate. My community uses a Linear gate opening system. I'd appreciate any help from any radio frequency "experts" on how to improve my homelink
performance.
http://fordcredit.com/redcarpetlease/
Once there click on "finacial tools".
It has a calculator for buying AND leasing through ford motor credit. You plug in the numbers and it gives you a monthly payment estimate based on the latest interest/rebate/incentive figures available. I plugged in my specific lease contract numbers and the monthly payment it gave me was within $25 dollars (over) what my payment is. The site does have a disclaimer stating that your payments may be lower depending on the dealership. It should give you a good "ballpark figure" as to what to expect if you lease.
http://www.ford credit.com/redcarpetlease/
sorry about the typo above (I forgot the "WWW").
The link should be:
http://www.fordcredit.com/redcarpetlease/
I'm new to this internet stuff. Please forgive!
As I predicted years ago, Ford has finally admitted their SUV's are pieces of garbage.
Do you know how many people have been killed in a Ford SUV? Countless.
It's not surprising to believe no one here reads the newspaper.
When will you people wake up and buy European or Japanese?
Nevermind that they are all cheesy-looking nouveau-riche abortions-on-wheels--- Ford SUV's are deathtraps... and Chrysler and GM's are accidents waiting to happen.
Get WITH it. Buy a Land Rover or a Nissan or Toyota-- and have peace of mind.
You sound like a person that only buys used vehicles.
I do own a Nissan and had to replace the engine at 87,000 miles. Land Rover dealers can only be found every 200 miles, so servicing and warranty repairs is an inconvenience. I also own a Toyota Avalon,you should check the Avalon topics for numerous unhappy owners.
Your always going to find some imperfection when you buy anything new. Obviously you would not know since you buy it used.
So far my Luxurious Navigator looks and drives beautifully.
Having said all that, you can't pry the Nav away from my wife. She won't drive the JGC unless she has to. The Nav is a damn nice truck, was put together well and tows very nicely.
Good luck. Shop carefully. We used Edmunds data and knew exactly what we wanted when we went to the dealer. We named our price. It did not take them long - $500 over invoice and apparently no incentives at the time (Nov '99).
oops! I'm wrong, it was one of those high priced "european" F1 cars. Something about a bad weld on a steering shaft.
PS: How much is Bernie Ecclestone paying you? Remember, he passed The Queen on the "most wealthy" list. I would ask for a raise!
BTW - what color did you get?
Thanks - Frank
Is the Nav just an expensive novelty on a 4x4 tranny for suburban use, or can I actually take luxury beyond pavement? It would be embarrassing to drop an axle out in the Rockies, only to have someone with an F-150 drag it home.
It actually did real well in the final write-up.
Lotsa of pluses. Some downsides; "big as a bus, loads of body roll, tires not up to off-road abuse. Couldn't figure out what model year they tested.
Any other comments on the Lincoln GPS Navigation system would be helpful.
TIA - Frank
It was a piece of cake, no fuss no nothin'.
But... several 4x2 trucks and suv's got stuck launching. I unhitched my trailer, pulled up nose to nose, attached my tow rope, and let the 300hp pull them out, trailer and all. I rescued three in all that weekend.
It was 117 degrees, and the bad boy never even got warm!
I have a late model 99 with alpine, changer, heated seats, skid plates. Black/Tan of course!
We love the truck, only wish we had the new seats!
I think that it has something to do with the fact
that when GPS is installed in the center lower
basement area the AUX climate control knobs are relocated to the roof for control of climate for the bedroom area.
This probably takes up the room used for the controls/motor for the sunroom option.
Don't know exactly if this is where the motor is definitely located but on many roofs this is indeed the location.
There are aftermarket installs for both sunroof and GPS. So technically you could get both just not from the factory unfortunately : )
Prior to purchasing my 1998 Navigator, I only purchased Toyotas. I can tell you I had my share of problems with my prior Toyota 4-Runner. The transmission would overheat pulling two Jet Skis - less then 2000 pounds. The engine went out at 90k miles (anti-freeze in the oil) - fortunately, Toyota replaced the engine free of charge (under warranty), however; the truck was never the same. It still would not tow the Jet Skies without overheating.
We use the Navigator for pulling our boat weighing 8,500 lbs. Mainly twice a year in and out of the water in spring and fall. We took a trip on the boat and had to pull the boat & trailer back 6hrs in a rain storm in summer (85+ degrees) with the Navigator. The truck pulled the boat flawlessly and the temperature gauge never moved - stayed were it normally reads.
Bottom line - there isn't a foreign truck made that could pull a 8,500 pound boat and do it in style!
Great Truck!!
I was thinking about removing it, but I am concerned about the appearance of the seats if the center console isn't present.Any ideas?Please help!!!
I own a hardware store in SW Wyoming at 7000 feet we have a tendency to get a tad bit of snow. Last winter my delivery Semi-truck got stuck in the snow and (while my wife was looking the other way) I hooked up a chain and pulled it out.
I bought the Navigator kicking and screaming that we didn't need this type of car for our business, but now I love it and find it was one of the best investments I have ever made.
Dealer has 5 of the Continental tires that come on the Navi. I want anyone to tell me about the quietness, treadwear, etc. I have to decide by tomorrow. All $.o2 will be appreciated.
Call a large tire dealer such as Tire Rack and ask what they think of the Continentals and also ask if they have any tires in stock that would fit.
There have been a few Navigator owners with complaints of high speed vibration 70/80 MPH...can't remember if all the issues were balance vs. tire related..I do think most were balance related. Also, FYI, once a tire is driven out of balance for any extended period the tire/s get worn low spots that may be felt even after a perfect balance.
There are many comments on the ride quality of the Nav so I don't think you would have much of an issue with the Conti's. Make sure they are new tires and not ones removed from another vehicle...some tires flat spot after vehicle sits for a long while on dealer lot...occassionally a test drive reveals this and tires are replaced..dealer may keep old tires thinking they can pass them on to some other sucker.
In any event, if you take the Conti's test drive the Exp. at all road speeds to see if balance is good and tires are true (no shimmy/vibration). I'd rather drive on the Conti's than on the Firestones for a year anyway...there have been more registered complaints regarding Firestone tires in general over Continentals.
Good luck!