2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
62
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
The 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR has received a total of 62 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (25 complaints), Power Train (5 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
62 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO IMPACT OF ANY KIND. CAR WAS STARTED AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED.
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.
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 LIFTGATE THE SAME CRACK CAME BACK
Safety Rating for the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0566 — STEERING
LOW SPEED STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW-SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
0531 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN AVIATOR
- 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR — 168 complaints
- 2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR — 115 complaints
- 2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR (current)
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