The Lemon IndexAll cars · Lincoln Aviator · 2005
2005 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 223 and 13,000 miles. Median 3,300, from 6 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 | 43% |
| Steering | 29% |
| Speed control | 29% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 14% |
| Electrical | 14% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Vehicle rollaway allegations | 2009 | 2013 |
Manufacturer communications 29
Lincoln filed 29 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Low speed steering shudder during low-speed turning maneuvers
- Axle seal leaks
- No crank/no start condition when vehicle temperature is below freezing (32f/0c)
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 11 / 17 / 13 | Premium | $5,950 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 11 / 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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