Two problems related to transmission solenoid 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.
2003 Lincoln Aviator. Attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to problems with his vehicle such as gear shift, cruise control and rearview mirror functions the gear shift would not move out of park at times. The entire shifter mechanism, stop/brake light switch, interlock solenoid mechanism, and electronic circuitry were all replaced, but the consumer continued to experience problems.
2003 Lincoln Aviator warning light "emission". Found out it is a design flaw with the automatic transmission. We contacted NHTSA and found out there is a recall. Our VIN # is not in this recall. Ford/Lincoln will only give us $850. 00 off on a $3000. 00. This car has 72,000 miles on it. Found out this is when these transmissions go. When we took it to the dealer there was another there with 45,000 miles same problem. The warranty on the 2003 is 4 years 50,000 miles. The diagnose is gear 2 ratio, gear 5 ratio and solenoid b.