2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
0 recalls, 62 complaints - 49 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
62 total complaints
4 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 25 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
SUSPENSION
Nov 5, 2020
Incident date: Oct 20, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY 55 MPH WHEN PASSENGER REAR TOE LINK FAILED AND I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT CRASHING. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT GARAGE NEARBY.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 10, 2020
Incident date: Jan 9, 2020
A 6 INCH CRACK DEVELOPED AT REAR CENTER TAILGATE BODY PANEL MADE OUT OF PLASTIC BELOW THE REAR WINDOW. THERE HAD BEEN REPORTS THAT THE REAR WINDOW COULD FALL OUT AND INTERNAL TAILGATE COMPONENTS COULD BE DAMAGED DUE TO WATER ENTRY FROM THE CRACK. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FROM MY RESEARCH.
AIR BAGS
Feb 25, 2020
Incident date: Jan 22, 2020
DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO IMPACT OF ANY KIND. CAR WAS STARTED AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED.
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 27, 2019
Incident date: Dec 23, 2019
REAR PLASTIC LITIGATE APPLIQUE BROKE OFF HITTING A PASSENGER CAR'S WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THIS THE THIRD PIECE FAILURE. THE LINCOLN WAS TRAVELING WEST ON THE DULLES GREENWAY.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 17, 2016
Incident date: Oct 15, 2016
WHILE PARKED AT THE GAS STATION GETTING READY TO PUMP GAS THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED, GLASS SHATTERED EVERYWHERE, LEFT HINGE CRACKED AND FRAME AROUND LIFTGATE BEND AND CURLED UP. MY REAR LIFTGATE HAS THE SAME CRACKED AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. I REPLACED THE ENTIRE LIFTGATE IN 2011 & ON THE NEW LIFTGAT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 14, 2016
Incident date: May 6, 2015
I HAVE THE SAME CRACKING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK GATE WHICH RESULTED IN THE BREAKING OF HINGES. ALSO A KNOWN DEFECT IN USING DEFECTIVE PARTS IN THE ENGINE SUCH AS TIMING CHAIN CASSETTES AND TENSIONER. FORD KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND ISSUED AN TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON IT BUT NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE M... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 14, 2016
Incident date: May 6, 2015
I HAVE THE SAME CRACKING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK GATE WHICH RESULTED IN THE BREAKING OF HINGES. ALSO A KNOWN DEFECT IN USING DEFECTIVE PARTS IN THE ENGINE SUCH AS TIMING CHAIN CASSETTES AND TENSIONER. FORD KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND ISSUED AN TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON IT BUT NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE M... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 21, 2015
OWNER OF 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK. I HAD THE AVIATOR TOWED TO A FAMILY MEMBER'S AUTOMOTIVE GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THAT I WILL NEED TO HAVE THE ENTIRE GEAR SHIFT REPLACED. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH, IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS YEAR,... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 24, 2015
Incident date: Aug 24, 2007
WHEN PURCHASED USED 2 YRS OLD [XXX], I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LIFTGATE. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ALMOST 7YRS AND HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF IT, BUT I NOW HAVE 3 CRACKS IN THE LIFTGATE. IT SEEMS TO BE VERY THIN ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK WINDOW AND EVERY TIME YOU OPEN AND CL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 13, 2015
Incident date: Nov 1, 2014
I NOTICED A CRACK ON THE BACK PANEL OF MY TAILGATE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT AND SINCE THEN I HAVE NOTICED AT LEAST 3 OTHER CARS IN MY SMALL TOWN WITH THE SAME DEFECT. I HAVE WRITTEN TO FORD AND GOTTEN NO RESPONSE. FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 7, 2015
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY ONTO HER FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 11, 2014
Incident date: Dec 30, 2005
I PURCHASED A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR BRAND NEW. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS MANY OTHERS WITH THE CRACK. TOLD FORD LINCOLN MERCURY ABOUT IT THE FIRST COLD SEASON FOR THE CAR, 2005/2006. ALTHOUGH I HEARD AND SAW SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE FORD HAS DONE NOTHING. NOW THE GATE WON?T CLOSE, ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 9, 2014
Incident date: Jun 10, 2014
THE PLASTIC GEAR SHIFT UNLOCK LEVER, WHICH IS INSIDE OF A METAL HOUSING UNDERNEATH THE GEAR SHIFT KNOB BROKE OFF. IT IS A VERY POOR DESIGN AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD, BECAUSE ONE CANNOT MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT WITHOUT THE RELEASE BEING RAISED. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Jul 9, 2014
Incident date: Jan 28, 2014
THE LIFT GATE ON MY 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR CRACKED JUST ABOVE THE EMBLEM FROM THE READ GLASS DOWN TO THE EMBLEM. THE GATE WAS NOT OPEN OR BEEN HIT. JUST WOKE UP ONE MORNING AND THE CRACK WAS THERE. I HAVE NOTICE WHILE DRIVING AROUND THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER LINCOLN AVIATORS THAT HAVE THE SAME CRACK.... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 27, 2014
Incident date: Mar 7, 2012
ONE MORNING I NOTICED THAT A CRACK HAD APPEARED ON THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE ON THE LIFT GATE RIGHT BY THE LINCOLN EMBLEM. I CALLED AND SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADVISED ME IT WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE THAT HAPPENS FOR NO REASON ON LINCOLN AVIATORS OF CERTAIN YEARS. NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LIFT GA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 27, 2014
Incident date: May 26, 2014
THE GEAR KNOB ON MY 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GET STUCK IN REVERSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A POOR DESIGN BY FORD. BASED ON MY RESEARCH, SEVERAL LINCOLN AVIATOR OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD NEEDS TO DO A RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR
WHEELS
Feb 27, 2014
Incident date: Feb 21, 2014
LEFTSIDE REAR AXLE STARTING COMING OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MOVING. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Feb 27, 2014
Incident date: Feb 21, 2014
LEFTSIDE REAR AXLE STARTING COMING OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MOVING. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 14, 2013
Incident date: May 12, 2013
THE LIFT GATE CRACKED RIGHT DOWN THE CENTER FOR NO APPARENT REASON. ONE SECOND THE VEHICLE WAS FINE, THE NEXT SECOND, THE ENTIRE LIFT GATE FRAME SPLIT IN TWO. SEE THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF IT ON GOOGLE BUT WONDERING WHY THERE IS NO RECALL? *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 24, 2012
Incident date: Oct 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE, THE LIFTGATE PANEL SPLIT IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC OR DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,000.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 15, 2012
Incident date: Sep 12, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD CRACK COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SOMETHING LIKE THE SOUND OF A ROCK HITTING IT. LATER I WAS CHECKING AROUND FOR SIGNS OF DAMAGE AND FOUND THAT THE UPPER LIFTGATE SECTION HAD CRACKED COMPLETELY IN HALF FROM THE EMBLEM BY THE WINDOW DOWN TO T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 8, 2012
Incident date: Feb 20, 2012
NO ACCIDENT OR ANYTHING. ALL OF A SUDDEN A VERTICAL CRACK DOWN THE CENTER OF THE BACK PLASTIC PIECE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EMBLEM. THE WINDOW HINGES ALSO STARTED TO FALL APART. FUNNIEST THING IS THAT I CAN ONLY PURCHASE THE PARTS FROM FORD AND THERE IS A DIFFERENT PRICE FOR THE RIGHT HINGE ($40... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 7, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
THE REAR LIFT DOOR HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK JUST BELOW THE WINDOW ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE DOOR. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM. DESIGN FLAW. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 28, 2011
Incident date: Aug 14, 2010
THE HINGES THAT HOLD THE LIFTGATE GLASS HAVE BROKEN AND ARE NO LONGER HOLDING THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW IN PLACE PROPERLY. I CAN NO LONGER OPEN THE WINDOW BECAUSE I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CLOSE IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND EVENT THOUGH THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FACT THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE ON LINCOLN AVIATO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 28, 2011
Incident date: Jul 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT IT OUT OF PARK, THE GEAR SHIFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 21, 2011
Incident date: Jun 21, 2011
THE VEHICLE BEGAN WITH PROBLEMS THAT SEEMED RELATED TO THE BATTERY. IT JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. PROBLEM CODES KEEP CHANGING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. FIRST CODES INDICATED CAM/CRANK SHAFT, THEN MISFIRING, THEN CRANKSHAFT, EVEN AFTER CAM AND CRANK SHAFT SENSORS WERE REP... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 20, 2011
Incident date: Jun 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN W... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 17, 2011
Incident date: Nov 26, 2008
REAR PANEL HAS A CRACK IN IT.... SUV WAS NEVER IN A ACCIDENT...IT JUST APPEARED. I HAD MY TRUCK AT A LINCOLN DEALERSHIP FOR OTHER THINGS AND ASKED THE MANAGER ABOUT THIS CRACK... HE TOLD ME THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS COMPLAINED AND THE COMPANY KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT WON'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL T... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 17, 2011
Incident date: Mar 15, 2011
THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS BROKE 3 TIMES ON MY VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME, I BROUGHT IT TO LINCOLN TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARING AT 28,000MI ON 10-10-07. THEN IT BROKE AGAIN (LEFT REAR BEARING) ABOUT 52000MI LAST YEAR 5-20-10 AND WAS REPLACED AT A LOCAL GARAGE WHERE THEY SAID THE BEARING WAS "SHATT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 9, 2011
Incident date: Oct 14, 2010
REAR LIFTGATE PANEL CRACKED VERTICALLY NEXT TO EMBLEM UNDER LIFTGATE GLASS AFTER WARM DAY AND A COOL NIGHT. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY CAN REPAIR IT AT MY COST AND THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS HAPPENING TO NUMEROUS AVIATOR'S AND MO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Nov 3, 2010
Incident date: Oct 20, 2010
BOTH BACK WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL. UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ALMOST LOST BACK WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. CAR DEVELOPS DEATH WOBBLE AND LOOKS LIKE YOUR DRUNK DRIVING. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 26, 2010
Incident date: Oct 25, 2010
SHIFT LEVER BECAME STUCK IN DRIVE IN OUR GARAGE. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE SHIFTER OUT OF DRIVE TO PARK OR ANY OTHER GEAR. WE WERE ABLE TO TURN THE CAR ENGINE OFF BUT THE KEY REMAINED LODGED IN THE COLUMN. THIS OCCURRED ON A 2005 AVIATOR AS WAS DISCUSSED IN ANOTHER REPORT IN THE DATABASE. THE DEA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Oct 26, 2010
Incident date: Oct 20, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH WAS CRACKED UNDERNEATH GLASS HINGE. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT HEARD THIS HAPPEN ON ANY OTHER LINCOLN MODELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MIL... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 27, 2010
Incident date: Jul 1, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR AND THE SHIFTER, TRANSMISSION,AND BALL JOINTS, DRIVE SHAFT ALL FELL APART AT 56,000 MILES MY WIFE AND 2 YOUNG CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DRIVE SHAFT CAME LOOSE ALMOST CAUSING US TO BE REAR ENDED BY A 18 WHEELER SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE. I HAVE READ THOUSANDS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 27, 2010
Incident date: Jul 1, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR AND THE SHIFTER, TRANSMISSION,AND BALL JOINTS, DRIVE SHAFT ALL FELL APART AT 56,000 MILES MY WIFE AND 2 YOUNG CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DRIVE SHAFT CAME LOOSE ALMOST CAUSING US TO BE REAR ENDED BY A 18 WHEELER SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE. I HAVE READ THOUSANDS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 17, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2010
TRANSMISSION SHIFT PROBLEMS= WE WHERE OK WHEN TRUCK WAS ON GARAGE AND JUST USE IT AS WEEKENDS,BUT EVERYTHING CHANGE WHEN WE STARED TO USE IT ON DAILY BASICS TRANSMISSION BEGIN TO SLIP AND NOW LATELY BEGIN TO PULL AND BACK AND FORWARD AND O/D SENSOR LIGHT UP AND AFRAID THE REAR SHIFT GO OFF ANY MINUT... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2010
TRANSMISSION SHIFT PROBLEMS= WE WHERE OK WHEN TRUCK WAS ON GARAGE AND JUST USE IT AS WEEKENDS,BUT EVERYTHING CHANGE WHEN WE STARED TO USE IT ON DAILY BASICS TRANSMISSION BEGIN TO SLIP AND NOW LATELY BEGIN TO PULL AND BACK AND FORWARD AND O/D SENSOR LIGHT UP AND AFRAID THE REAR SHIFT GO OFF ANY MINUT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 17, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2010
TRANSMISSION SHIFT PROBLEMS= WE WHERE OK WHEN TRUCK WAS ON GARAGE AND JUST USE IT AS WEEKENDS,BUT EVERYTHING CHANGE WHEN WE STARED TO USE IT ON DAILY BASICS TRANSMISSION BEGIN TO SLIP AND NOW LATELY BEGIN TO PULL AND BACK AND FORWARD AND O/D SENSOR LIGHT UP AND AFRAID THE REAR SHIFT GO OFF ANY MINUT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 25, 2010
Incident date: Nov 19, 2009
2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR HAS CRACK IN REAR APPLIQUE PANEL. THIS CRACK OCCURRED WITH NO ACCIDENT JUST APPEARED AFTER A FROST. THIS PROBLEM WAS RELAYED TO FORD? LINCOLN HOME OFFICE BUT NOTHING WAS DONE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BY FORD. THE LEAK WILL DESTROY THE INSIDE PANEL AND WILL EVENTUALLY ROT THE BAC... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 12, 2010
Incident date: Apr 12, 2010
I NOTICED A CRACK ALONG THE REAR HATCHDOOR LIFT GATE ALONG THE BEZEL OR EMBLEM THAT RUNS VERTICALLY DOWN THE LIFT GATE, IT WAS BOUGHT TO MY ATTENTION FORM OTHER AVIATOR OWNERS WITH THE SAME EXACT DEFECT ON THEIR REAR HATCH DOOR LIFTGATES, THAT THIS IS A DEFECT ALL AVIATOR HAVE. I STARTED TO NOTICE ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 15, 2010
Incident date: Mar 1, 2009
I HAVE A LINCOLN AVIATOR AND FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE LIFTJAR CRACK IN THE BACK IT IS A CONCERN SINCE THERE IS SO MUCH RAIN IN FLORIDA HOW DO I KNOW WHAT LEAKS IN THERE AND ITS THEIR DEFECT JUST BECAUSE ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE DOESN'T MEAN THEY SHOULDN'T HONOR THE FIX ITS RIDICULOUS I MADE NUMEROUS CA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Feb 26, 2010
Incident date: Feb 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ON A SMALL INCLINE IN LIGHT SNOW, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN EITHER OF THE VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND THE ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 19, 2010
Incident date: Dec 28, 2009
DESIGN FLAW. SEE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 0485, DATE: 1/1/05, ITEM NUMBER: 10008546. DESIGN FLAW ACKNOWLEDGED BY FORD/MERCURY. REPAIRED ONCE BY DEALERSHIP, BUT NOW REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIR AFTER STRUCTURE HAS AGAIN CRACKED ALLOWING WATER ACCESS TO STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 2, 2009
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2006 CRASHED INTO BRICK FLOWER BOX WALL ON RIGHT SIDE CAUSING AIR BAG TO DEPLOY ON PASSENGER SIDE WITH NO PASSENGER AND NOT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHERE NEEDED. AFTER FORD FIXED IT ???? SEAT BELT WARNINGS COME ON EVEN THOUGH EVERYBODY IS STRAPPED IN. UNABLE TO PROVE IF AIRBAG PROBLEM IS... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 21, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT, AT START UP THE POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING, CAN CUT THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT IS OK BEEN TO THE SHOP 3 TIMES CHANGED HOSE, MODULAR, AND STEERING GEAR, AND TODAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN, ALSO THERE IS A CRACK DOWN THE MIDDLE OF MY BACK HATCH UNDER THE GLASS, I HAVE READ... Read more
STEERING
May 21, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT, AT START UP THE POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING, CAN CUT THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT IS OK BEEN TO THE SHOP 3 TIMES CHANGED HOSE, MODULAR, AND STEERING GEAR, AND TODAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN, ALSO THERE IS A CRACK DOWN THE MIDDLE OF MY BACK HATCH UNDER THE GLASS, I HAVE READ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 14, 2009
Incident date: May 3, 2009
ON MY 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR THE REAR PANEL BELOW REAR WINDOW HAS A VERTICAL CRACK THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE PANEL ON THE RIGHT OF THE LINCOLN EMBLEM. . IT HAPPENED AFTER A HOT DAY AND A COOL NIGHT. LINCOLN WAS CONTACTED AND THEY WOULD NOT HELP WITH THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT AND THE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 27, 2009
Incident date: Feb 18, 2009
REAR LIFTGATE ON 2005 AVIATOR DEVELOPED A CRACK NEXT TO LINCOLN EMBLEM. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED BY LINCOLN DEALER. THIS DEFECT WAS SEEN ON NUMEROUS OTHER AVIATORS AND APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT. *TR
STRUCTURE
Mar 16, 2009
Incident date: Feb 1, 2009
A VERTICAL CRACK ON PLASTIC COVERING OF HATCH COVER. STARTS AT THE LINCOLN MEDALLION THAT IS CUT INTO THE PLASTIC PIECE AND EXTENDS VERTICALLY TO BOTTOM EDGE. I TOOK IT TO A LINCOLN DEALER. ESTIMATE WAS $500 FOR A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES HIGH AND THE WIDTH OF THE HATCH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 16, 2009
Incident date: Feb 1, 2009
A VERTICAL CRACK ON PLASTIC COVERING OF HATCH COVER. STARTS AT THE LINCOLN MEDALLION THAT IS CUT INTO THE PLASTIC PIECE AND EXTENDS VERTICALLY TO BOTTOM EDGE. I TOOK IT TO A LINCOLN DEALER. ESTIMATE WAS $500 FOR A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES HIGH AND THE WIDTH OF THE HATCH... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
49 manufacturer communications from 31 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 2 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085
Sep 21, 2016
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
TSB-08-19-3
May 1, 2009
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE
TSB-08-19-3
May 1, 2009
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE
06513
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PEWEE, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, AND P0316. *TT
0637
Jan 1, 2006
190000 TIRES
LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT
05213
Jan 1, 2006
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0463 AND/OR IC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1201 - FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *TT
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
051710
Oct 7, 2005
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS. *TT
18815
Sep 1, 2005
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
A TINY CRACK, OR CRACKS, AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG HOLE. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
04105
Jun 7, 2005
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL. SERVICE TIPS. *TT
0537
Jun 7, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
DRIVELINE 1ST ORDER VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE. *TT
04B22
May 27, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROPERLY FORMULATED TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT, OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE DELAYED/HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B22. 5R55S/E & 5R44E TRANSMISSION FLUID ADDITIVE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT SUPP
18478
May 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AXLE SEAL LEAKS. *EH
05618
Apr 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
05419
Apr 1, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT
0566
Apr 1, 2005
010000 STEERING
LOW SPEED STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW-SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
18528
Apr 1, 2005
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DRIVER WINDOW INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE. DRIVER WINDOW WILL NOT TRAVEL ALL THE WAY DOWN, OR MAY BOUNCE BACK WHEN REACHING IT'S UPPER TRAVEL LIMIT. *TT
05612
Apr 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
DELAYED OR HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS - 5R55S TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 09/23/2004. *TT
04262
Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
05416
Mar 7, 2005
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING. *TT
05310
Feb 21, 2005
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
0531
Feb 21, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT
18423
Feb 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AXLE WHINE HOWL SERVICE WITH INDIVIDUAL PARTS INSTEAD OF AN AXLE ASSEMBLY. *EH
0485
Jan 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED. SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT
05136
Jan 1, 2005
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND AN INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LAMP. *TT
042616
Dec 31, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18171
Sep 1, 2004
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NO CRANK/NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING (32F/0C). *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
LINCOLN AVIATOR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LINCOLN AVIATOR across all model years (2003, 2027).
127
Total Recalls
725
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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