The Lemon IndexAll cars · Lincoln Aviator · 2003
2003 Lincoln Aviator. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,200 and 30,737 miles. Median 10,000, from 25 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 55% |
| Speed control | 15% |
| Steering | 15% |
| Visibility | 15% |
| Brakes | 15% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
02V313000 Nov 2002 Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.
Risk. 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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Vehicle rollaway allegations | 2009 | 2013 |
| Closed | Spark plug ejection from cylinder head | 2005 | 2006 |
Manufacturer communications 73
Lincoln filed 73 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Excessive whine noise from the rear axle at cruise, or on acceleration and/or deceleration
- A fluid leak coming from within the converter housing on vehicles with 5r55s transmission
- Rear axle date code inspection and service
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Optional | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 12 / 17 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 12 / 17 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2003–2005 Lincoln Aviator, 1.5M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 2 | 58K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 1 | 41K |
| Cooling system | 3 | 31K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 18K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 11K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 10K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 7K |
| Steering & suspension | 1 | 2K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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