Outfitted with something Ford calls Control-Trac, the Navigator will bounce off road with the best of them. Most people will probably opt to leave the system in the automatic mode. The Navigator comes with four luxurious leather-upholstered captain's chairs that are as good as it gets. A wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel feels and looks good and splashes of wood in the center console and on the dash give the Navigator a touch of quality. The steering wheel includes buttons for the stereo and climate control systems.
Rear passengers have air conditioning and heat, cupholders, a storage area and reading lights.
The driver and all three passengers sit up for a great view outward. The third seat is a bit of a disappointment, however. Passengers tend to sit with their knees to their chests and the seat back is uncomfortable. My test vehicle came well equipped with the 4X4 package, trailer towing package, premium 290 watt stereo system with CD changer, electrochromic rearview mirror and keyless entry. Return to the News-Argus Front Page.