Visibility Problems of Lincoln Aviator

Lincoln Aviator owners have reported 45 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's defogger heater (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Lincoln Aviator

The Wiper problem

Ref recall 26v117 (wiper motor failure) & my (2) prior NHTSA complaints; 11681607 & 11688314 (autosense wiper operation failure). Autosense wiping does not clear windshield enough for visibility & therefore can’t be relied upon for safe driving.   Read details...

The Defogger Heater problem

Multiple failures in 2003 Lincoln Aviator. Difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. The consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but Ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that the front passenger's side window failed to roll up or down as needed. The contact stated that the front driver's side window motor was previously replaced due to the same failure.   Read details...

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the sunroof glass exploded. The contact stated it sounded like a shotgun when the sunroof glass exploded. There was no warning light illuminated.   Read details...

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

This vehicle was made for towing and was equipped with all the towing sockets and equipment for towing. Consumer was unable to tow the vehicle because the manufacturer didn't make a rear mirror extender for this vehicle.   Read details...




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