Suspension Problems of Lincoln Aviator

Lincoln Aviator owners have reported 18 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension wheel bearing (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Lincoln Aviator


Recently reported Suspension problems of Lincoln Aviator

The Suspension problem

The vehicle began making a low tapping noise in the front passenger side approximately 2 months ago, which has gradually become louder. It is much more apparent when driving at slower speeds. More recently the tapping noise has been accompanied by a squeaking noise when the wheel is turned, when   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

I purchased my truck used in December 2011 and it has been nothing but constant problems. First, the door locks would randomly engage/disengage on their own. Or if button pushed nothing at all would happen. While the heater works, it emits a death rattle before blowing air.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Kingpin problem

: the contact stated a whining noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving 55 mph. The vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer for repairs. The right rear axle and pinion were replaced as well as the c b shaft assembly and gear and pinion locking pin.   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

I have a 2005 Lincoln Aviator and the shifter, transmission,and ball joints, drive shaft all fell apart at 56,000 miles my wife and 2 young children were in the vehicle when the drive shaft came loose almost causing us to be rear ended by a 18 wheeler something has to be done.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

In the Lincoln Aviator, a loud whining noise is coming from the rear end of the car. It appears to be a rear differential problem. In the front seat the noise is pretty loud but can be overcome by turning the radio up real loud. In the rear seats the noise is more intense.   Read details...




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