2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
168
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR
The 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR has received a total of 168 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (24 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (16 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR, potentially affecting up to 25 vehicles.
Recall 02V313000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT RESULTING IN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A STRAP TO THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTER TO PREVENT THE SHIFT CABLE FROM BECOMING DISLODGED. FORD HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR
168 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Aviator equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Hercules HTS-Terra-Trac, Tire Size 245/65/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front tire sidewall separated in the center. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 02T003000 (Tires). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The tire and vehicle failure mileages were unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Aviator equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Hercules HTS-Terra-Trac, Tire Size 245/65/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front tire sidewall separated in the center. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 02T003000 (Tires). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The tire and vehicle failure mileages were unknown.
A YEAR AGO NOTICED WHEN SHIFTING AND UP TO DATE MY SHIFTER GEAR INDICATOR NOT SHIFT TO CORRECT GEAR INDICATOR AND FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY, I BELIEVED THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET. I TAKE MY TRUCK TO AN TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THE SHIFT CABLE MUST BE ADJUSTED TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM CONTINUE.. I PAID $225 FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION AND IN ORDER THE PROBLEM WILL BE INCURRED MORE EXPENSE. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK WHAT NHTSA CAN DO TO SOLVE THE ISSUE. THANK YOU,
I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT IN THAT'S CONTROL ARM. THE TRANSFER CASE. *TR
I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT IN THAT'S CONTROL ARM. THE TRANSFER CASE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR
Ford Motor Company has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
051710 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS. *TT
052619 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
INOPERATIVE LIFTGATE LATCH ACTUATOR WITH FUSE F2.16 OPEN. *TT
18254 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE OR NOT HOLDING THE SET SPEED. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, SPORT TRAC, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
17555 — POWER TRAIN
CERTIFIED REAR AXLE AVAILABLE. *MJ
17478 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANK-NO-START/ENGINE ROUGHNESS/EXTENDED HIGH IDLE. *TT
17493 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AXLE WHINE FROM THE 3.55 AXLE THAT IS ABOVE THE NORMAL GEAR NOISE LEVEL. CERTIFIED AXLE AVAILABLE. *TT
17050 — POWER TRAIN
TCIL FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 AND/OR NOISE FROM THE CONVERTER HOUSING. *TT
16998 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OPEN FUSE AND LOSS OF BACKLIGHTING IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
16708 — POWER TRAIN
AN AUDIBLE CREAK / CLICK / POP (NOT A CLUNK) FROM THE REAR DRIVELINE. *TT *JB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN AVIATOR
- 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR (current)
- 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR — 115 complaints
- 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR — 62 complaints
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