2005 Lincoln Aviator - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2005 Lincoln Aviator

63 problems have been reported for the 2005 Lincoln Aviator. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2005 Lincoln Aviator. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure with 30 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (11 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2005 Lincoln Aviator

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Structure
30
  Power Train
11
  Visibility
3
  Air Bag
3
  Steering
3
  Equipment
3
  Suspension
2
  Engine And Engine Cooling
2
  Wheel
2
  Vehicle Speed Control
2
  Electrical System
1
  Traction Control System
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 2005 Lincoln Aviator in the United States are 18,884 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Lincoln Aviator owners in the last 17 years is 63, and the age of the vehicle is 17, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 63 / 18,884 / 17 * 1000 = 0.20.

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 2005 Lincoln Aviator in 2005.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2022
0
  2021
0
  2020
2
  2019
1
  2018
0
  2017
0
  2016
1
  2015
3
  2014
7
  2013
1
  2012
5
  2011
5
  2010
11
  2009
14
  2008
1
  2007
3
  2006
2
  2005
1

📊 Compare the 2005 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 2005 Lincoln Aviator with the Lincoln Aviator from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2005 Aviator is 63 while the average number of problems reported for the 5 model years of the Lincoln Aviator is 77.

Table 3. Compare the 2005 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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