The Lemon IndexAll cars · Lincoln Aviator · 2004
2004 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 5,000 and 35,000 miles. Median 23,700, from 12 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 |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 26% |
| Brakes | 21% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 16% |
| Engine | 11% |
| Doors, locks & latches | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Vehicle rollaway allegations | 2009 | 2013 |
| Closed | Spark plug ejection from cylinder head | 2005 | 2006 |
Manufacturer communications 56
Lincoln filed 56 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Rear axle date code inspection and service
- Axle whine from the 3.55 axle that is above the normal gear noise level
- Rear 3.55 axle noise
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 | Premium | $5,550 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 12 / 16 / 13 | Premium | $5,950 |
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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