Hatchback/liftgate Support Device Problems of Lincoln Aviator

While parked at the gas station getting ready to pump gas the rear window exploded, glass shattered everywhere, left hinge cracked and frame around liftgate bend and curled up. My rear liftgate has the same cracked as previously reported. I replaced the entire liftgate in 2011 & on the new liftgate the same crack came back.

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Shifter knob on 03 Aviator broke off. The shifter was locked in drive, had to shut off vehicle and brace the tires from rolling on an incline. With my child in the car with me. Scary!!!!!! the problem is a plastic piece broke in the shifter column. Has yet to be fixed. Quoted $900 to fix. Also the liftgate cracked at the Lincoln emblem witch I was told that it holds the glass in place and it sound like a gunshot when it cracked, shook me up. This is a Ford/Lincoln failure on a manufacturer defect. The hatch is not being able to close completely because of where the crack is located. The crack is located near the Lincoln emblem. What if water cause a electrical fire from water getting into the closing mechanism, still waiting for a recall on this. Quoted $500 to fix 107,231 miles.

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On my 2003 Aviator the door ajar light comes on at various times during the day and night. My interior lights flash and my car alarm goes off. It's been doing this for about two years, but has gotten worse this year 2016. My battery has died twice in two days. So frustrated with this vehicle. Was summoned over the intercom in a department store and at work saying that a Lincoln SUV's alarm was going off and that the lights were flashing. I knew it was mine. I hit the alarm button on the key fob which cut off the alarm for about 30 seconds and it started up again. When driving at night, the door ajar light comes on which makes my interior lights flash quickly and makes it difficult to drive because of the glare of the interior lights being on. The door ajar light comes on anytime day or night, stationary or while driving. I bought this vehicle new. It only has 67,000 miles on it now, but over the years, I've had serious issues with the transmission, had to replace 2 wheel bearings, there's a crack near the emblem on the liftgate, the stereo makes loud popping sounds in the back which sounds like a gunshot, sometimes can't get out of park, the gear shift gets stuck! I'm so frustrated with this vehicle. I complained to the Ford company several years ago when there were only 40,000 miles on the vehicle and the transmission was having serious issues, and also my water pump went bad. Their reply was: "we're sorry to hear that, please take your vehicle to one of our dealers for great service repair". I think I bought a lemon!! too many things going wrong with a vehicle that was purchased new and still have low miles!! my windshield sprayer control on the left side on the steering wheel also stopped working suddenly about 5 years ago, I almost forgot about that issue.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while trying to open the liftgate, the liftgate panel split in half. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 72,000. Kmj.

I was driving along and suddenly heard a loud crack coming from the rear of the vehicle. Something like the sound of a rock hitting it. Later I was checking around for signs of damage and found that the upper liftgate section had cracked completely in half from the emblem by the window down to the lower edge of the panel.

Rear liftgate panel cracked vertically next to emblem under liftgate glass after warm day and a cool night. I called the dealer and they told me that they can repair it at my cost and they were not responsible for the repairs even though they were aware of this happening to numerous Aviatorrs and mountaniers and it happend through no fault of my own, and they believe the part to be defective.

The hinges that hold the liftgate glass have broken and are no longer holding the rear liftgate window in place properly. I can no longer open the windo because I will not be able to close it. I took it to the dealer and event though they acknowledge the fact that this is an issue on Lincoln Aviators and that they have had to fix numerous Aviator in the past for this same issue they will not cover the repair if the vehicle is out of warranty.

I noticed a crack along the rear hatchdoor lift gate along the bezel or emblem that runs vertically down the lift gate, it was bought to my attention form other Aviator owners with the same exact defect on their rear hatch door liftgates, that this is a defect all Aviator have. I started to notice other Aviator and sure enough they all have the same crack, my neighbor was able to det his fixed with the Lincoln dealer in pembroke pines, who acknowledges this as being a common defect. Although I went to the dealer, and they were willing to cover part of the cost, but I will still be held responsible for a portion, I felt this should not be my responsibility but Lincolns for the poor design. I also did research online and did find others with the same situation, with the conclusion that the defect is caused by stress on the door, from opening and closing, and many of these cracked panels have been replaced. Lincoln is not taking full responsibility because it has not become a recall. I think it is about time to acknowledge this as a manufacturer defect due to the excess number of vehicles with the same defect going back to 2003 models. The Lincoln Aviator models has a defect along the rear hatch door lift gate, the a straight crack appears after.

Rear liftgate on 2005 Aviator developed a crack next to Lincoln emblem. Was told that it was not covered by Lincoln dealer. This defect was seen on numerous other Aviators and appears to be a defect.

Owner of 2005 Lincoln Aviator (acquired late 2006)kept exclusively in garage. Currently has 39,500 miles. A vertical crack has recently appeared near the emblem (right side) on the rear liftgate panel below the rear window. The entire liftgate portion which contains the window and the emblem has to be replaced. The vehicle is no longer under warranty, and as previously stated the dealership states that Ford/Lincoln will not stand behind its vehicle. Also, it seems the crack may prevent the from closing securely.

Owner of 2003 Lincoln Aviator (acquired early 2004). Since that time, while vehicle under warranty, on 4 separate occasions, a crack has appeared near the emblem on the rear liftgate. On all four occasions, the entire liftgate portion which contains the window and the emblem has needed to be replaced. Now, in November 2008, a crack has appeared for the 5th time, but the vehicle is no longer under warranty, and the dealership states that Ford/Lincoln will not stand behind its vehicle. Also, lately the battery has weakened and died on several occasions. It seems that the cracked liftback may not be closed securely.

Liftgate glass applique damaged/cracked.

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The liftgate cracked at the Lincoln emblem on my 2003 Lincoln Aviator. This conditions appears to be similar to the service bulletin NHTSA #: 0485.

The liftgate on the back of my 2004 Lincoln Aviator cracked on one side of the Lincoln symbol. Took it to Lincoln dealership and was told that it was from the cold because there was a weak spot there. Was told that even though they knew of the weak spot, that I would have to pay to fix it. At the time I declined to fix it. I just noticed the other day that there is now a crack on the other side of the Lincoln symbol. I was told if I don't have it fixed, that the back glass could fall out. So now I am going to have to pay to have a defect that Lincoln is aware of fixed. This is the second Lincoln that I have owned and I don't think I will be purchasing another one after this.

When purchased used 2 yrs old5lmeu88h05zj01117, I noticed a crack in the middle of the liftgate. I have owned this vehicle for almost 7yrs and have taken very good care of it, but I now have 3 cracks in the liftgate. It seems to be very thin across the bottom of the back window and every time you open and close the window, it puts stress across the bottom of it. This should be a recall because there are a lot of other owners with the same problem and obviously this is a defect!!.