2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR Problems & Recalls
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Problem Breakdown
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Common Problems
MY SUV MISFIRES, SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS, STALLS AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS, ACCELERATES AT STOP LIGHTS. OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE AC IS TURNED ON, THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNK SOUND.
Mileage: 205,000
MY SUV MISFIRES, SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS, STALLS AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS, ACCELERATES AT STOP LIGHTS. OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE AC IS TURNED ON, THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNK SOUND.
Mileage: 205,000
MY SUV MISFIRES, SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS, STALLS AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS, ACCELERATES AT STOP LIGHTS. OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE AC IS TURNED ON, THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNK SOUND.
Mileage: 205,000
HIT A GUARDRAIL ON THE PARKWAY AND ONLY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.
Mileage: 130,000
BACKED UP VEHICLE STOPPED SHIFTED TRANSMISSION TO DRIVE PRESSED ACCELERATOR VEHICLE ROCKETED BACKWARD BECAUSE SHIFT CABLE DISLODGED FROM ATTACHMENT ON TRANSMISSION.
Mileage: 102,000
BATTERY KEEPS GETTING DRAINED, I HAVE HAVE HAD SIX NEW BATTERY'S WITHIN TWO YEARS. ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED.
SHIFTER DOES NOT COME OUT OF PARK WITHOUT TRYING MANY MANY TIMES BEFORE IT RELEASES.
Mileage: 83,000
THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFT WHEN TURNING INTO THE FIRST AS IT GOES INTO SECOND MAKES IN AWFUL NOISE. WHEN I PARKED IT AND TRIED TO START IT AND IT WAS DEAD.THE MECHANIC FIGURE IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STARTER HE GOT UNDER THE VEHICLE TO APPLIED STARTER TOLD ME TO START IT AND IT DID AND IT PINNED ...
Mileage: 167,786
THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFT WHEN TURNING INTO THE FIRST AS IT GOES INTO SECOND MAKES IN AWFUL NOISE. WHEN I PARKED IT AND TRIED TO START IT AND IT WAS DEAD.THE MECHANIC FIGURE IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STARTER HE GOT UNDER THE VEHICLE TO APPLIED STARTER TOLD ME TO START IT AND IT DID AND IT PINNED ...
Mileage: 167,786
THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFT WHEN TURNING INTO THE FIRST AS IT GOES INTO SECOND MAKES IN AWFUL NOISE. WHEN I PARKED IT AND TRIED TO START IT AND IT WAS DEAD.THE MECHANIC FIGURE IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STARTER HE GOT UNDER THE VEHICLE TO APPLIED STARTER TOLD ME TO START IT AND IT DID AND IT PINNED ...
Mileage: 167,786
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITC...
Mileage: 20,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THERE WAS NO CRASH INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A CRASH DETECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF...
Mileage: 59,000
THE BACK LIFT GATE WAS CRACK WITH OUT ACCIDENT, FORD SHOULD RECALL. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
I WAS DRIVING EAST ON THE 202 FWY IN PHOENIX AT A SPEED BETWEEN 65-68 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND BOTH SIDE AIR CURTAINS DEPLOYED. TIME: 9:30 P.M. FEB. 20, 2015. *TR
Mileage: 129,802
I WAS DRIVING EAST ON THE 202 FWY IN PHOENIX AT A SPEED BETWEEN 65-68 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND BOTH SIDE AIR CURTAINS DEPLOYED. TIME: 9:30 P.M. FEB. 20, 2015. *TR
Mileage: 129,802
I TRIED TO PULL OFF AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION AND NOTHING. I CAME VERY CLOSE TO GETTING INTO A CRASH. I AM NOW TOLD FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE. I'VE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASE MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR LUX WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT AND...
Mileage: 126,000
SHIFTER WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK FROM REVERSE SOMETIMES WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM PARK POSITION. SERIOUS PROBLEM WHEN YOUR SHIFTER SHOWS IN DRIVE AND YOU END UP STILL GOING IN REVERSE. READ OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS SOUNDS LIKE A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *JS
Mileage: 97,792
SHIFTER WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK FROM REVERSE SOMETIMES WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM PARK POSITION. SERIOUS PROBLEM WHEN YOUR SHIFTER SHOWS IN DRIVE AND YOU END UP STILL GOING IN REVERSE. READ OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS SOUNDS LIKE A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *JS
Mileage: 97,792
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAIL...
Mileage: 102,000
AS I WAS EXITING A STORE AND WALKING TOWARD MY VEHICLE, I NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE A BLACK STREAK ON THE BACK OF MY LIFTGATE. WHEN I WAS CLOSER, I SAW THAT IT WAS A CRACK IN THE BACK OF THE LIFT GATE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EMBLEM OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK WINDOW TO THE BOTTOM OF...
Mileage: 71,000
WHY WASHING SUV NOTICED A STRESS CRACK ON MY REAR LIFT GATE. BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I NOTICED THIS CRACK ON OTHER LINCOLN/FORD SUV'S. *TR
Mileage: 73,000
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. IT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ONCE IT EXPIRED I'VE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE COMPLAINT PEOPLE HAVE STATED ONLINE ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. AS OF TODAY (12/02/13) IT STILL HAS ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT AND THE LATEST PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE ...
Mileage: 72,614
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. IT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ONCE IT EXPIRED I'VE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE COMPLAINT PEOPLE HAVE STATED ONLINE ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. AS OF TODAY (12/02/13) IT STILL HAS ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT AND THE LATEST PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE ...
Mileage: 72,614
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. IT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ONCE IT EXPIRED I'VE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE COMPLAINT PEOPLE HAVE STATED ONLINE ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. AS OF TODAY (12/02/13) IT STILL HAS ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT AND THE LATEST PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE ...
Mileage: 72,614
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. IT HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ONCE IT EXPIRED I'VE EXPERIENCED EVERY SINGLE COMPLAINT PEOPLE HAVE STATED ONLINE ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. AS OF TODAY (12/02/13) IT STILL HAS ONLY 74,000 MILES ON IT AND THE LATEST PROBLEM IS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE ...
Mileage: 72,614
THE CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN 4-20-07 JUST OVER 50,000 MILES. WE WERE TOLD BY FORD TWO CYLINDER HEADS7 &8 HAD ISSUES AND WOULD REQUIRE A $5900.00 O.H. THEY DID OFFER US $1500.00 TOWARDS THE ENGINE. WE LEARNED LATTER, FORD HAD A INTER-OFFICE BULLETIN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AS DID ALL-DATA. NOW ...
Mileage: 126,225
1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE AT 52,000 -REPLACED COILS (RECALLED) , BRAKE SWITCH, COST JUST TO LEAD AND FIND ISSUES AFTER FULL SERVICE MAINTENANCE, $1500. 2 YRS IN, TRANSMISSION DUE TO THING THAT IS ATTACHED AND LOOKS LIKE A BRAIN PLATE TO THE TRANSMISSION, (SMS PACK)STILL OWING PLUS NOW, UPCOMING ON LATES...
Mileage: 84,000
1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE AT 52,000 -REPLACED COILS (RECALLED) , BRAKE SWITCH, COST JUST TO LEAD AND FIND ISSUES AFTER FULL SERVICE MAINTENANCE, $1500. 2 YRS IN, TRANSMISSION DUE TO THING THAT IS ATTACHED AND LOOKS LIKE A BRAIN PLATE TO THE TRANSMISSION, (SMS PACK)STILL OWING PLUS NOW, UPCOMING ON LATES...
Mileage: 84,000
I HAD JUST GOTTEN ONTO THE HIGHWAY,AT ABOUT 40 MPH THE REAR WHEELS STARTED TO SKIP AND JERK ALSO THERE WAS A LOUD CLUCK FROM UNDER THE FRONT....THE MECHANIC FOUND THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO CHEAP FORD PARTS..... *TR
Mileage: 126,000
I HAD JUST GOTTEN ONTO THE HIGHWAY,AT ABOUT 40 MPH THE REAR WHEELS STARTED TO SKIP AND JERK ALSO THERE WAS A LOUD CLUCK FROM UNDER THE FRONT....THE MECHANIC FOUND THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO CHEAP FORD PARTS..... *TR
Mileage: 126,000
I PURCHASED MY TRUCK USED IN DECEMBER 2011 AND IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. FIRST, THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD RANDOMLY ENGAGE/DISENGAGE ON THEIR OWN. OR IF BUTTON PUSHED NOTHING AT ALL WOULD HAPPEN. WHILE THE HEATER WORKS, IT EMITS A DEATH RATTLE BEFORE BLOWING AIR. MY AC DOESN'T WORK AT ...
Mileage: 130,000
I PURCHASED MY TRUCK USED IN DECEMBER 2011 AND IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. FIRST, THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD RANDOMLY ENGAGE/DISENGAGE ON THEIR OWN. OR IF BUTTON PUSHED NOTHING AT ALL WOULD HAPPEN. WHILE THE HEATER WORKS, IT EMITS A DEATH RATTLE BEFORE BLOWING AIR. MY AC DOESN'T WORK AT ...
Mileage: 130,000
I PURCHASED MY TRUCK USED IN DECEMBER 2011 AND IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. FIRST, THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD RANDOMLY ENGAGE/DISENGAGE ON THEIR OWN. OR IF BUTTON PUSHED NOTHING AT ALL WOULD HAPPEN. WHILE THE HEATER WORKS, IT EMITS A DEATH RATTLE BEFORE BLOWING AIR. MY AC DOESN'T WORK AT ...
Mileage: 130,000
MY LINCOLN AVIATOR STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ON THE MORNING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2011. MY WIFE TOOK THE AVIATOR TO THE AAA CAR CARE CENTER TO FIND AND REPAIR THE ISSUE. THE AAA CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN PLACED THE AVIATOR ON THE LIFT AND DISCOVERED THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ...
Mileage: 118,000
MY LINCOLN AVIATOR STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ON THE MORNING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2011. MY WIFE TOOK THE AVIATOR TO THE AAA CAR CARE CENTER TO FIND AND REPAIR THE ISSUE. THE AAA CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN PLACED THE AVIATOR ON THE LIFT AND DISCOVERED THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ...
Mileage: 118,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TRIED TO CHANGE GEARS BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION ...
Mileage: 80,291
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM DROPPED THE VEHICLE DOWN UPON STARTING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD BOUNCE AND DRIVE LOW TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM NEEDED ...
Mileage: 80,000
THE LEVER (AN "L" SHAPED LEVER) ON THE MIDDLE SEAT IS DEFECTIVE. WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON THE LEVER, THE LEVER SWUNG OVER AND HIT MY THUMB WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT FRACTURED MY THUMB. IT APPEARS THAT THE COIL/SPRING ACTION IN THE SEAT IS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS. UPDATED 11/25/11 *BF UPDATED 11/30/1...
VEHICLE SHUT OFF SUDDENLY AFTER A BEEPING SOUND AND A LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES THE SAME DAY AND AFTER SEEN THIS INCIDENT REPORTED BY OTHER CUSTOMERS, QUITE DANGEROUS CONSIDERING THAT ONE COULD BE HIT BY A VEHICLE DRIVING BEHIND IF THE DRIVER IS NOT...
Mileage: 31,000
2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR GEARS WERE SLIPPING AND WOULD NOT SHIFT; HAD IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING. 2 DAYS LATER WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE SHOP BECAUSE IT WAS STUCK IN "NEUTRAL". HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT ONLY 63,000 MILES. NEVER HAD A TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH ONLY 63...
Mileage: 63,000
ENGINE BEGAN IDLING ROUGHLY, AND EVENTUALLY THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD FOR NUMBER 8 CYLINDER. TALKING TO LINCOLN MECHANICS AND CHECKING VARIOUS DISCUSSION GROUPS ON THE WEB SHOWED THAT A LARGE NUMBER OF OTHER LINCOLN AVIATORS, AND OT...
Mileage: 94,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE, IT SUDDENLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A PLASTIC COMPONENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FA...
Mileage: 73,000
I OWN A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATION. ON 6 MAY 2011, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE (AS IF SOMETHING HIT IT). I PULLED OVER AND FOUND A LARGE CRACK ON THE VEHICLE PANEL (MIDDLE, TO THE RIGHT OF THE FORD LOGO), UNDERNEATH MY BACK WINDOW. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW OR ...
Mileage: 103,810
THE PANEL BELOW THE BACK WINDOW ON THE HATCH HAS CRACKED AROUND THE EMBLEM. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS AND HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF AVIATOR'S THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS MINE. WE PAID GOOD MONEY FOR THIS CAR WHEN WE BOUGHT IT NEW AND HAVE KEPT IT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ACCORDING TO...
MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR STARTED MAKING A LOUD WHINING NOISE. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
THE BACK LIFT COMPONENT HAS A CRACK ON EACH SIDE OF THE LINCOLN EMBLEM. THE BODY SHOP NEAR WHERE I WORK TOLD ME THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH THE AVIATORS, AND THAT HE HAS REPLACED MANY OF THEM. IT IS A MANUFACTURING ERROR AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY FORD/LINCOLN. I HAVE PURPOSELY LOOKED AT OTHER AVIA...
Mileage: 40,000
MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR ENGINE HAS A BURNT VALVE WITH LESS THAN 90K MILES ON IT. RICH MORTON LINCOLN DEALERSHIP IN GLEN BURNIE, MD SAYS MY REPAIR WILL BE $5,400 IF I WANT TO FIX IT, WHICH THEY DO NOT RECOMMEND. I SEE ONLINE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE THE VERY SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO H...
Mileage: 89,500
MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR, REAR WINDOW PANEL DEVELOPED A CRACK, WHICH I PAID FOR REPAIR. NOW AT 52,000 MILES WITH A PREMIUM EXTENDED WARRANTY IT HAS DEVELOPED ANOTHER CRACK. MY LOCAL LINCOLN DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW RELATED TO WEATHER CONDITIONS AND YET LINCOLN WILL NOT PAY FOR THIS REPAIR...
Mileage: 35,000
GEAR SHIFT NOT CHANGING SMOOTHLY, GEAR DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF "PARK" FROM TIME TO TIME. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FINALLY BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET AND THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO MOVE AT ALL (NOT EVEN ABLE TO PUSH VEHICLE WHILE GEAR IN NEUTRAL). NEEDING TO REPLACE SHIFT CABLE ...
Mileage: 79,000
GEAR SHIFT NOT CHANGING SMOOTHLY, GEAR DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF "PARK" FROM TIME TO TIME. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FINALLY BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET AND THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO MOVE AT ALL (NOT EVEN ABLE TO PUSH VEHICLE WHILE GEAR IN NEUTRAL). NEEDING TO REPLACE SHIFT CABLE ...
Mileage: 79,000
WITHOUT IMPACT THE TAILGATE APPLIQUE OF MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR CRACKED. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS COMMON AMONG FORD EXPLORERS MERC. MOUNTAINEERS AND AVIATORS AS REPORTED BY MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND VARIOUS BODYSHOPS AND THOUSANDS ON THE INTERNET WITH SIMILAR DEFECTS. FORD WONT FIX IF ITS OUT OF WARRANT...
Mileage: 30,292
THE PLASTIC BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SUN VISORS TO THE CEILING IN MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR HAVE DEGRADED AND SHATTERED WITH THE VISOR FALLING OUT OF THE CEILING INTO MY FACE AS I WAS DRIVING. THE SAME CRACKS ARE APPARENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR BRACKET BUT ARE HOLDING AT THIS TIME. THIS FAILU...
Mileage: 57,350
SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE OR VICE VERSA WITH NO RESPONSE. POWER TRAIN - GEAR SHIFT CABLE DISCONNECTS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF WHAT GEAR THE CAR IS IN. SELECTOR THEN GIVES WRONG INFORMATION AS TO WHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN. ONLY SOME 2003 AVIATORS HAVE BEEN RECALLED; I HAVE A 2004. WEBSITE COMPLA...
Mileage: 72,000
2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR 74,000 MILES. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO INTERSTATE 95 S THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. FINAL DETERMINATION BY A MECHANIC DETERMINED THE #8 CYLINDER WAS NOT HOLDING PRESSURE BECAUSE THE VALVE WAS NOT SEALING CORRECTLY. THE 4.6L V8 FORD ENGINE'...
Mileage: 74,000
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IT STARTED TO DEVELOP PROBLEMS. THE REAR BEARING SEAL FAILED AND OIL IS LEAKING OUT. THE GEAR SHIFTER ON THE CONSOLE IS STARTING TO STICK AND NOT GO INTO GEAR. I UNDERSTAND THE AVIATOR IS HAVING A LOT OF PROBLE...
Mileage: 79,000
WHEN I TURN ON MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR TO WARM UP IN THE MORNING THE SMELL OF THE GAS IS SO STRONG. WHEN I AM AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN THE CAR SHAKES SO MUCH THAT I HAVE TO PUT IT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO AVOID THE CAR FROM TURNING OFF. WHEN I AM DRIVING THE CAR JERKS AND STALLS I FEEL SCARED WHEN ...
Mileage: 90,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, APPROACHING A COMPLETE STOP. WHILE THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TOWARD THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED REPEATEDLY ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT ...
Mileage: 8,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, APPROACHING A COMPLETE STOP. WHILE THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TOWARD THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED REPEATEDLY ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT ...
Mileage: 8,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, APPROACHING A COMPLETE STOP. WHILE THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TOWARD THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED REPEATEDLY ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT ...
Mileage: 8,000
THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THAT MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING IT... WITH KIDS IN THE CAR. NO STEERING, NO BREAKS, AND 60 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAR IS SURE TO BE THE DEATH OF ME... I HAVE BEEN LUCKY 3 TIMES NOW, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE NEXT TIME??? VOLUNTARY SERVICE RECALL... MANUFACT...
Mileage: 59,000
THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THAT MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING IT... WITH KIDS IN THE CAR. NO STEERING, NO BREAKS, AND 60 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAR IS SURE TO BE THE DEATH OF ME... I HAVE BEEN LUCKY 3 TIMES NOW, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE NEXT TIME??? VOLUNTARY SERVICE RECALL... MANUFACT...
Mileage: 59,000
THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THAT MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING IT... WITH KIDS IN THE CAR. NO STEERING, NO BREAKS, AND 60 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAR IS SURE TO BE THE DEATH OF ME... I HAVE BEEN LUCKY 3 TIMES NOW, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE NEXT TIME??? VOLUNTARY SERVICE RECALL... MANUFACT...
Mileage: 59,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE IGNITION COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED. APPROXIM...
Mileage: 21,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SMOKE CIRCULATED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE; AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THE SMOKE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ...
Mileage: 80,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SMOKE CIRCULATED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE; AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THE SMOKE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ...
Mileage: 80,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SMOKE CIRCULATED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE; AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THE SMOKE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ...
Mileage: 80,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SMOKE CIRCULATED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE; AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THE SMOKE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ...
Mileage: 80,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SMOKE CIRCULATED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE; AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THE SMOKE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ...
Mileage: 80,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH SMOKE CIRCULATED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE; AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THE SMOKE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ...
Mileage: 80,000
VEHICLE WAS IN OWNERS DRIVE WAY SHE PUT VEHICLE REVERSE MOVED TWO FEET AND AIR BAG PARTIALLY DEPLOYED SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE BAG FULLY DEPLOYED.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE WAS REVERSING, MILES PER HOUR WAS UNKNOWN ,THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. IT CONTINUED TO RUPTURE AS SHE PUT THE GEAR SHIFT IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AFTER...
Mileage: 70,000
THE LIFTGATE ON THE BACK OF MY 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR CRACKED ON ONE SIDE OF THE LINCOLN SYMBOL. TOOK IT TO LINCOLN DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS FROM THE COLD BECAUSE THERE WAS A WEAK SPOT THERE. WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THEY KNEW OF THE WEAK SPOT, THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT. AT THE ...
Mileage: 75,000
LINCOLN AVIATOR WITH 54,000 ON IT AND HAD TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION, SHOP SAID THERE WAS SOME GROVE ON SOME PART IN THE TRANSMISSION. VERY EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS WITH LOW MILES. ALSO HAD A 2004 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WITH 64,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION STARTED TO MAKE NOISES, ABOUT A WEEK LATER IT WOULD NOT ...
Mileage: 58,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE SIDE OF THE TAILGATE NEAR THE LINCOLN EMBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT HER EXPENSE; HOWEVER, THERE IS ANOTHER CRACK IN THE SAME LOCATION. HER MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CRACK IS DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER ...
Mileage: 30,000
THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO A NEUTRAL POSITION WHILE DRIVING. COULD NOT TURN OFF THE IGNITION SYSTEM. *TR UPDATED 01/13/10.
Mileage: 30,425
EARLY THIS MORNING WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN OUR 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THERE WAS A MODERATE RAIN FALL AND ZERO NATURAL LIGHT WAS AVAILABLE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE HEADLIGHTS, IN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 70 MPH AND WAS CARRYING A TOTAL OF ...
Mileage: 105,400
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SELECTORS CAME APART WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS. GEAR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK FOR VEHICLE CRASH.HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE SHIFT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. H...
Mileage: 53,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REBUILT THE REAR END PINION AND BEARINGS, WHICH ONLY REMEDIED THE FAILURE FOR TEN MONTHS. WHEN THE FAIL...
Mileage: 11,270
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REBUILT THE REAR END PINION AND BEARINGS, WHICH ONLY REMEDIED THE FAILURE FOR TEN MONTHS. WHEN THE FAIL...
Mileage: 11,270
I PURCHASED AN 04 LINCOLN AVIATOR IN DEC. 2006, IN AUG. 2007 I NOTICED IT WAS NOT RUNNING RIGHT. IT WAS STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. IT WOULD SPUTTER LIKE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE PROBLEM WORSENED FOR THE NEXT 6 WKS. NO MECHANIC COULD TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD...
Mileage: 62,500
I PURCHASED AN 04 LINCOLN AVIATOR IN DEC. 2006, IN AUG. 2007 I NOTICED IT WAS NOT RUNNING RIGHT. IT WAS STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. IT WOULD SPUTTER LIKE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE PROBLEM WORSENED FOR THE NEXT 6 WKS. NO MECHANIC COULD TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD...
Mileage: 62,500
LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED. *TR
Mileage: 58,000
OUR 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR HAS DEVELOPED A SMALL 6 INCH CRACK IN THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING AND BELOW THE BACK WINDOW. WHEN CONTACTING THE DEALER WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WE WERE THEN TOLD TO CALL FORD DIRECTLY AND WERE TOLD THAT YES THEY KNOW ...
Mileage: 56,000
OUR 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR HAS DEVELOPED A SMALL 6 INCH CRACK IN THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING AND BELOW THE BACK WINDOW. WHEN CONTACTING THE DEALER WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WE WERE THEN TOLD TO CALL FORD DIRECTLY AND WERE TOLD THAT YES THEY KNOW ...
Mileage: 56,000
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 2 YEARS AGO OR SO. TOOK INTO SHOP. REPLACED COIL #8 AND SPARK PLUGS. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN, THIS TIME #7. 2 DAYS LATER, LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN, MUST HAVE BEEN A DEFECTIVE PART, REPLACED THE REPLACED #7. ANOTHER 2 DAYS LATER, LIGHT BACK ON. I'M TOLD...
Mileage: 56,000
THE BACK HATCH PANEL CRACKED WAS FIXED , THE STEERING NOT RIGHT SOME TIMES ITS HARD TO STEER. MAIN PROBLEM IS CYLINDER COILS GOING BAD ALOT. NOW #8 COIL WENT BAD AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 2TIMES, AND ITS STILL IN THE SHOP THEY CANT FIND OUT WHY IT KEEPS COMING UP #8 STILL MISFIRING .. THEY THINK ITS THE...
Mileage: 48,000
THE BACK HATCH PANEL CRACKED WAS FIXED , THE STEERING NOT RIGHT SOME TIMES ITS HARD TO STEER. MAIN PROBLEM IS CYLINDER COILS GOING BAD ALOT. NOW #8 COIL WENT BAD AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 2TIMES, AND ITS STILL IN THE SHOP THEY CANT FIND OUT WHY IT KEEPS COMING UP #8 STILL MISFIRING .. THEY THINK ITS THE...
Mileage: 48,000
THE BACK HATCH PANEL CRACKED WAS FIXED , THE STEERING NOT RIGHT SOME TIMES ITS HARD TO STEER. MAIN PROBLEM IS CYLINDER COILS GOING BAD ALOT. NOW #8 COIL WENT BAD AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 2TIMES, AND ITS STILL IN THE SHOP THEY CANT FIND OUT WHY IT KEEPS COMING UP #8 STILL MISFIRING .. THEY THINK ITS THE...
Mileage: 48,000
2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAR WOULD BE REPAIRED BUT AT HER EXPENSE BECAUSE OF HER NEGLECT. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE VEHICLE. *KB THERE WAS ALSO A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN MAKING A TURN. *JB
2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR WITH ENGINE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAR WOULD BE REPAIRED BUT AT HER EXPENSE BECAUSE OF HER NEGLECT. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE VEHICLE. *KB THERE WAS ALSO A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN MAKING A TURN. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED RIGHT BEFORE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT'S SON SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS HAND AND LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH POINT LINCOLN MERCURY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED DUE TO A PREVIOUS...
Mileage: 109,183
THE SWITCH, ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH RELEASES THE SHIFT LOCK, AND ACTIVATES BRAKE LIGHTS, HAS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME, WE WERE ABLE TO REMOVE THE SWITCH AND CLEAN THE INTERNAL CONTACTS, AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED FOR APPROX. SIX MONTHS. THE SECOND TIME, I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC BY ANOT...
Mileage: 62,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED INTO THE LEFT LANE AND ALMOST COLLIDED WITH A TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DISCOVERED A METAL SHAVING ON THE TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE ...
Mileage: 25,339
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED INTO THE LEFT LANE AND ALMOST COLLIDED WITH A TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DISCOVERED A METAL SHAVING ON THE TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE ...
Mileage: 25,339
ENGINE MISFIRE DUE TO CYLINDER LEAKAGE. FORD RECOMMENDS REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD WITH TSB 06-5-13 FOR 2003-2004 MUSTANG, 1999-2004 NAVIGATOR, 2003-2003 BLACKWOOD, 2003-2005 AVIATOR, 2003-2004 MARAUDER. CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT WILL BE MADE IF CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY
Mileage: 52,000
2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LIFTGATE CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. THE CRACK IS ABOUT AS LONG AS AN INDEX FINGER. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRACK WAS STRESS AND SEVERAL PANELS HAD BEEN REPLACED IN THE PAST. *MC *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED, WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH. THE SERVICE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED THE ROTORS BE REPLACED AS THEY WERE WARPED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED WHO THE REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. UPDATED 08/14/06. *JB
Mileage: 35,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED AND BEGAN SMOKING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPAIRED THE BRAKES. THIS HAD OCCURRED ON 1 OTHER OCCASION AND AGAIN THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS/PADS. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD FAILURE WAS DUE TO RUST, BUT NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. FAILURE HAPPENED...
Mileage: 32,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED AND BEGAN SMOKING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPAIRED THE BRAKES. THIS HAD OCCURRED ON 1 OTHER OCCASION AND AGAIN THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS/PADS. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD FAILURE WAS DUE TO RUST, BUT NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. FAILURE HAPPENED...
Mileage: 32,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED AND BEGAN SMOKING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPAIRED THE BRAKES. THIS HAD OCCURRED ON 1 OTHER OCCASION AND AGAIN THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS/PADS. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD FAILURE WAS DUE TO RUST, BUT NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. FAILURE HAPPENED...
Mileage: 32,000
DT: 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR . THE CONSUMER OWNED CAR FOR A YEAR. WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A STOP PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. HAD TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT TOOK AT LEAST A QUARTER OF A MILE AND THEN IT FINALLY TOOK OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 TIMES, AND ...
Mileage: 23,700
I PURCHASED BRAND NEW CAR WORTH $60,000 AND FROM DAY 1 THE FIRST TIME I PUT THE KEY IT SHOWED AN ERROR ON THE DASHBOARD. I BEEN TO SERVICE CENTER 5 TIMES, AND AS OF TODAY 04/20/05 THE CARE IS WITH THE DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I BEEN CALLING FORD MOTORS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT HAVE NOT RECEI...
Mileage: 11
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE REAR WINDOW GLASS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER ...
MY MAIN PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR HAS AN INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE CAR SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND THE ENGINE RACES. I HAVE MENTIONED THE PROBLEM TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY TELL ME IT?S MY PROBLEM TILL IT DOES IT FOR THEM. THE OTHER DAY I GOT A LETTER FROM LI...
Mileage: 5,000
MY MAIN PROBLEM IS THAT THE CAR HAS AN INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE CAR SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND THE ENGINE RACES. I HAVE MENTIONED THE PROBLEM TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY TELL ME IT?S MY PROBLEM TILL IT DOES IT FOR THEM. THE OTHER DAY I GOT A LETTER FROM LI...
Mileage: 5,000
WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR SPINDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
AT 13,650 MILES THE ENGINE DESTROYED ITSELF DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT. I WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND A LOUD BANGING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY & CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. I WAITED FOR 3 HOURS...
Mileage: 13,650
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES OR ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH. *AK
Mileage: 7,270
REAR LIFTGATE COMES COMPLETELY OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED 20+ TIMES AND SUV HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, AND THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THIS. DEALER HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE ANYTHING ON THIS LIFTGATE BOTH TIMES. *AK
THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL LINCOLN AVIATORS, AND IT ONLY MANIFESTS IN COLD CLIMATES. IN "HEAT" MODE, COLD (AMBIENT) AIR IS BLOWN ON THE SIDE WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELD. THE COLDER IT IS OUTSIDE, THE COLDER THIS AMBIENT AIR BLOWING INTO THE VEHICLE IS. THIS RESULTS IN VERY WARM AIR BLOWING AT YOUR FEE...
THE CLIMATE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY IN THE AUTO MODE DURING WINTER DRIVING, CAUSING COLD AIR TO BLAST OUT OF THE DEMISTER AND DEFROSTER VENTS. THE WINDOWS CANNOT BE CLEARED OF MINOR ICING AND THE DRIVER IS THERMALLY VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. THE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE FROM THE FLOOR VENTS VS. THE D...
Mileage: 30
ROUGH IDLING AT STAND STILL AND WITH ACCELERATION AND DECCELERATION WITH A WHINING NOISE, MISS FIRING HAPPENED 1ST TIME THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR- DEALER SAID HE FIXED THE PROBLEM. HAPPENED AGAIN JUST A FEW WEEKS LATER. THE CAR IS SIX WEEKS OLD AND IN THE SHOP FOR THE SECOND TIME. DEALER S...
THIS VEHICLE WAS MADE FOR TOWING AND WAS EQUIPPED WITH ALL THE TOWING SOCKETS AND EQUIPMENT FOR TOWING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TOW THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER DIDN'T MAKE A REAR MIRROR EXTENDER FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
AUTOMATIC HEAT CLIMATE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT COLD AIR BLOWS OUT, FOGGING THE WINDOWS. *AK
Mileage: 1,400