2000 Lincoln Navigator Review
2000 Lincoln Navigator Review





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Pros
- Substantial luxury features, plenty of cargo and passenger room, powerful standard engine.
Cons
- Unwieldy size, overdone styling, poor gas mileage.
What’s new
The 2000 Navigator is now available with a fully integrated satellite navigation system, as well as a reverse-sensing system. Side airbags are standard, while new climate-controlled seats for the driver and front passenger are optional. The 2000 Navigator also features several exterior and interior styling changes.
Edmunds says
The Expedition Eddie Bauer edition makes more sense to us than the Navigator, unless you like lots of chrome.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2000 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$286/mo for Navigator Base
Navigator Base
vs
$236/mo
Avg. Large SUV
Vehicle overview
Based on Ford's hot-selling Expedition, the Navigator is the first truck ever sold by Lincoln. When it first debuted, the Navigator's price tag was hard to swallow because the vehicle offered minimal changes over the Expedition. As opposed to a lot of other luxury-SUV makers however, Lincoln has done a good job of adding additional features to distance the Navigator from the Expedition. Last year, the Navigator gained a 300-horsepower, 5.4-liter V8 engine. For 2000, it earns satellite navigation, a reverse-sensing system, side airbags, climate-controlled seats, and exterior and interior styling changes.
Inside, the Navigator has leather-bound seating for seven consisting of bucket seats for the front and second rows and a bench seat in the third row. Seating for eight (with a second-row bench seat) is a no-cost option. Of course, there are luxury touches galore. The new climate-controlled seats can be ordered for both driver and front passenger sides. The system provides both hot and cold air through the specially perforated leather-seat surfaces. The new navigation system utilizes a 5-inch monitor screen that fits neatly into the redesigned center console. New, softer Nudo leather is used on seating surfaces in the first and second row. Also, the use of real wood trim has been increased, and the center console has been redesigned to provide more storage and larger, improved cupholders.
On the outside, the 2000 Navigator features new body cladding integrated into larger side running boards. The antenna whip is removed from the front passenger-side fender and integrated into the passenger-side rear-quarter glass. Standard 17-inch wheels and tires complete the new, freshened exterior.
Using four valves per cylinder (as opposed to the Expedition's two valves per cylinder), the Navigator's V8 produces 300 horsepower and 360 ft-lbs. of torque. Four-wheel-drive models come with Lincoln's adjustable Control-Trac system that can be set in one of three positions by turning a dash-mounted knob. In automatic mode, the system applies power to the front wheels when rear-wheel slippage is detected and maintains it until traction is regained.
Driving this bruiser is actually easy. The powerful Navigator feels light when pulling away from a stop; 300 horses have a way of doing that. Highway cruising is relaxed and relatively quiet for such a big, blocky box, though wind and road noise do invade the plush cabin. But make no mistake; it takes a while to get used to the Navigator's size, especially when parking.
For people looking for a big luxury SUV, the Navigator is tough to beat. With its 300-horsepower engine, satellite navigation, and climate-controlled seats, Lincoln's SUV offers content worthy of a good luxury sedan. The Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 470 are arguably better vehicles overall, but they also cost considerably more.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2000 Lincoln Navigator.
5 star(66%)
4 star(25%)
3 star(3%)
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2.38 out of 5 stars
Nothing but problems!
LaceyP, 05/02/2010
2000 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD
I would NEVER buy another Navigator. I have had nothing but problems with mine. The air suspension went out and is NOT cheap to fix. Also I've had transmission problems. Something in the transmission gets too hot and causes the seal to break and the transmission fluid to leak so transmission had to be rebuilt. The only positive thing about this vehicle is the room and seating but … unfortunately I can't keep it running long enough to even enjoy that. If you have a ton of money to fix on ongoing repairs then this car is for you! These vehicles are bad for their suspension and transmission problems...I wish I would have known this before I wasted money buying mine.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Best of Both Worlds, 06/09/2003
2000 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD
I was driving a Dodge Ram and a Lexus
LS. The Navigator is the best of both
worlds all rolled into one. The towing
power far exceeds the Ram, in fact you
barely notice there's a boat back
there, being quite capable of passing
speeds on the highway with ease. The
luxury compares moderately with the
Lexus, while the sound system far
exceeds it. Handling is quite good …
considering it's massive size.
3.13 out of 5 stars
nothing but engine problems
mac905, 05/24/2011
2000 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD
i have a lincoln because i fell in love with this suv as soon as it came out.I save up enouph money to get one and at first it was everything i hoped it to be then it rained out and water had gotten in to my fuse box and gem moduler box and it was all down hill from there i ended up paying 1,400 dollars to get that fixed.
So when it hit a 1,000,00 it was time to change the plugs which … coursed another 500 but once the new plugs went in the coils all started to go bad one after another it went from a dream to a night mare.And to make matter worst now the sensors are starten to go one by one
i never had this much trouble with a car in my life
SO MUCH FOR BUYING AMERICAN
a made owner
4.63 out of 5 stars
The Phantomblonde's Nav experience!
Phantomblonde, 06/17/2002
2000 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV
I hate the Contitrac tires that came on
this Nav, I have had nothing but
problems with them, which is causing a
rough ride. Am working with the
dealership to come to some agreement
about the tires being replaced.
Dealership has been very cooperative so
far. This has to be the ultimate road-
trip and shopping vehicle, has room for
everything! Beautiful bright candy …
apple red color!
2000 Navigator Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $286/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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