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Lincoln Aviator

488 federal complaints across 10 model years (2003-2026) · 51 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Lincoln Aviator, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

2003
2004
2005
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 2003 Lincoln Aviator - 79 complaints in its first 8 years (111 to date)
  2. 2004 Lincoln Aviator - 59 complaints in its first 8 years (81 to date)
  3. 2005 Lincoln Aviator - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (51 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2005 Lincoln Aviator - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (51 to date)
  2. 2004 Lincoln Aviator - 59 complaints in its first 8 years (81 to date)
  3. 2003 Lincoln Aviator - 79 complaints in its first 8 years (111 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Power train
123
Electrical system
90
Body & structure
85
Engine & cooling
67
Driver assistance
63
Glass & wipers
45

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2026 Lincoln Aviator446
2025 Lincoln Aviator161615
2024 Lincoln Aviator778
2023 Lincoln Aviator242416
2022 Lincoln Aviator454521
2021 Lincoln Aviator404028
2020 Lincoln Aviator10910930
2005 Lincoln Aviator51350
2004 Lincoln Aviator81590
2003 Lincoln Aviator111791

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V4700002025-2027SeatsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
26V4510002020-2027SeatsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
26V4020002020-2021Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles.
26V2020002026VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles.
26V1650002025Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles.
26V1590002020-2026Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
26V1230002020-2024Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.
26V1170002020-2022VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
25V7300002025-2026VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.
25V6870002024-2026Trailer HitchesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
25V5430002025Exterior LightingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles.
25V4840002025VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive...
25V4550002021-2023Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150,...
25V4420002020-2023Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021...
25V4070002020-2025StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the...
25V3930002020-2025SeatsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.
25V3490002020-2021Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626.
25V3380002020-2023Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under...
25V3160002025StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
25V1640002025Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.
25V1590002020-2023Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number...
25V0930002020-2021Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles.
25V0200002025StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
24V8520002020-2025EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
24V8010002025Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater.
24V6350002021-2022Engine And Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano...
24V3680002020-2024Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles.
23V6260002020-2022Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines.
23V5980002020-2023Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.
23V3420002020-2023Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.