2004 Lincoln Aviator - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2004 Lincoln Aviator

113 problems have been reported for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator. The following chart shows the 17 most common problems for 2004 Lincoln Aviator. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 20 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (18 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2004 Lincoln Aviator

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Power Train
20
  Engine And Engine Cooling
18
  Structure
15
  Electrical System
8
  Equipment
7
  Air Bag
7
  Visibility
7
  Steering
6
  Suspension
5
  Service Brakes
5
  Unknown Or Other
3
  Exterior Lighting
3
  Wheel
2
  Gasoline Fuel System
2
  Seats
2
  Tire
2
  Latches/locks/linkage
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2004 Lincoln Aviator in the United States are 27,042 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Lincoln Aviator owners in the last 18 years is 113, and the age of the vehicle is 18, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 113 / 27,042 / 18 * 1000 = 0.23.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Lincoln Aviator model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 Lincoln Aviator in 2004.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2022
0
  2021
0
  2020
0
  2019
6
  2018
0
  2017
4
  2016
0
  2015
3
  2014
4
  2013
15
  2012
1
  2011
9
  2010
14
  2009
13
  2008
14
  2007
5
  2006
6
  2005
6
  2004
1

📊 Compare the 2004 Lincoln Aviator with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Lincoln Aviator, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 Lincoln Aviator with the Lincoln Aviator from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 Aviator is 113 while the average number of problems reported for the 5 model years of the Lincoln Aviator is 77.

Table 3. Compare the 2004 Lincoln Aviator with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2021 Aviator
2
  2020 Aviator
46
  2005 Aviator
63
  2004 Aviator
113
  2003 Aviator
165


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