Structure Related Problems of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator. The number one most common problem is related to the body (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the hatchback/liftgate support device (four problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Lincoln Aviator


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator

The Body problem

There has been a unprovoked crack in the lift gate panel for a couple years now (which seems to be a very common problem in this model), we have not had issues until the rear window started flying open while driving at around 30mph. The latch has malfunctioned due to water seeping into crack.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Shifter knob on 03 Aviator broke off. The shifter was locked in drive, had to shut off vehicle and brace the tires from rolling on an incline. With my child in the car with me. Scary!!!!!! the problem is a plastic piece broke in the shifter column. Has yet to be fixed. Quoted $900 to fix.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Moldy odor coming from a/c unit. The consumer stated mold spots were growing on the inside and outside of the roof panel.   Read details...


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