Power Train Problems of Lincoln Aviator

Lincoln Aviator owners have reported 108 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Lincoln Aviator

The Power Train problem

Transmission slipped and lost all power   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park and while attempting to shift it out of park, the gear shift detached from the vehicle. An authorized dealer stated that the gear shifter would need to be replaced.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The vehicle down shift when turning into the first as it goes into second makes in awful noise. When I parked it and tried to start it and it was dead. The mechanic figure it had something to do with the starter he got under the vehicle to applied starter told me to start it and it did and it   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

I tried to pull off at a very busy intersection and nothing. I came very close to getting into a crash. I am now told from the dealership that I need a new transmission and transfer case. I've taken very good care of my vehicle since I purchase my 2004 Lincoln Aviator lux with 80,000 miles on it   Read details...

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

Shift lever became stuck in drive in our garage. We were not able to move the shifter out of drive to park or any other gear. We were able to turn the car engine off but the key remained lodged in the column. This occurred on a 2005 Aviator as was discussed in another report in the database.   Read details...




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