Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator based on all problems reported for the 2003 Aviator.
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle started to shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure and advised that the cylinder head in the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 8/23/12 also, the ignition coils needed to be replaced. Updated 09/05/12.
The contact owns 2003 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I own a 2003 Lincoln Aviator with 85,000 miles on it . It is a 48,000 dollar vehicle and I am less than satisfied with the way its held up . The vehicle sees synthetic oil changes every 3,000 miles . At around 79,000 the engine died on while driving on a hilly country road with my family in the car . I was able to muscle the car over to the side of the road with no power steering and limited brakes we ended up in a corn field , however there was no damage to the vehicle there was a verry unhappy farmer . The vehicle then started up and ran but was running rough with a check engine light . Brought to the dealer and was told its a common problem and needed a valve job somewhere to the tune of 5,000 dollars . I am one of at least 350 other complaints of the same problem online and would greatly appreciate it being looked into further . This vehicle has been babied since day 1 and I loved it untill now and its a shame . Along with the low compression the vehicle also developed an obnoxious knock and tick. I dont appreciate the vehicle as I did before OH and as for Ford , they want nothing to do with it .