Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Lincoln Aviator

Lincoln Aviator owners have reported 20 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control cable (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Lincoln Aviator


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Lincoln Aviator

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Upon starting the vehicle around 7p on Friday, 10/31/25, the following errors flooded the screen: hill start assist not available service advancetrac 4wd malfunction service required pre-collision assist not available rear sense breaking not available additionally, cruise control could not be   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

My husband and I were driving our 2003 Lincoln Aviator when it basically stopped going and wouldn't change gear or speed up. (this is the second time it's gotten stuck in gear, the 1st time was when it was parked and wouldn't move but the gear shift moved freely).   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The gas pedal on my 03 Lincoln Aviator comes loose. The first time it happened my gas pedal got stuck and I had to switch into neutral and physically lift it. I had the problem fix but it has come loose again. The mechanic said that Lincoln doesn't have the part and that this happens all the time.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

2003 Lincoln Aviator. Attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to problems with his vehicle such as gear shift, cruise control and rearview mirror functions the gear shift would not move out of park at times.   Read details...




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