One problem related to transmission not go into gear has been reported for the 2005 Lincoln Aviator. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Lincoln Aviator based on all problems reported for the 2005 Aviator.
The plastic gear shift unlock lever, which is inside of a metal housing underneath the gear shift knob broke off. It is a very poor design and is a safety hazard, because one cannot move the gear shift without the release being raised.