Lincoln Aviator owners have reported 83 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hatchback/liftgate support device (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Ref c pillar recall & NHTSA complaint # 11713372 by another owner on 11/18/25. Nhtsa needs to issue recall for a pillars. Have had wind noise issue on front passenger side since I bought car. Dealer looked at numerous times in 3 yrs & always stated ‘unable to recreate condition’ Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the trim pieces on the liftgate partially detached. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle received an unknown recall repair Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that the rear liftgate glass was cracked along the base. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the liftgate needed to be replaced, however the vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
I noticed a crack on the back panel of my tailgate. There was no accident or incident and since then I have noticed at least 3 other cars in my small town with the same defect. I have written to Ford and gotten no response. From what I have seen on the internet, this is not an isolated problem. Read details...