Model year record

2003 Lincoln Aviator

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 168 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V313000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
25
Reported to NHTSA
2002-11-21

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT RESULTING IN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train24110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1648,033 mi
Engine and engine cooling1281,000 mi
Structure: body975,000 mi
Electrical system775,000 mi
Vehicle speed control664,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit53,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4126,450 mi
Tires4112,319 mi
Air bags3142,000 mi
Air bags: frontal378,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine345,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic37,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip342,000 mi
Structure3
Suspension: rear316,864 mi
Unknown or other37,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal31,140 mi
Engine260,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner233,135 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch24,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)27,991 mi
Power train: axle assembly216,864 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder216,864 mi
Steering2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate255,000 mi
Suspension2
Visibility2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2
Visibility: power window devices and controls252,000 mi
Wheels2
Air bags: side/window162,000 mi
Child seat1
Electrical system: wiring1850 mi
Equipment: electrical17,000 mi
Exterior lighting116,864 mi
Fuel system, other1
Fuel/propulsion system1143,145 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock12,200 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical155,209 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift120,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs11,057 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing162,500 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1110,000 mi
Seat belts: front133,135 mi
Steering: column1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system14,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections116,864 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments164,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing152,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cables116,864 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility/wiper145,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior12,200 mi
Wheels: rim1

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.