Transfer Case Problems of Lincoln Aviator

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 and always had it serviced at the dealership. I thought I was making a good decision when purchasing a Lincoln. I'm a single parent and wanted a reliable vehicle. Worst decision I ever made!!! first it started with the gear shift getting stuck and needing replaced. Then I had to replace all coil packs. The air condition started making a funny noise when you turn it on but hasn't been fixed because the dealership can never get it to duplicate but happens to me all the time! next both wheel hubs. The second one breaking on the interstate while in the middle of no where pennsylvania. Thankfully I noticed a weird noise and pulled over immediately because the tow truck driver (I had to wait on for 2 hours) said had I even drove 30 more feet I would have been in a possible fatal accident with both of my children in the car at 70 miles/hr. Last week both control arms 3 days later leaves me stranded in traffic at a very busy intersection with the car behind me only coming inches from hitting me after I release the break and press the gas hear a loud noise and nothing happens! did I mention this happened on my way to work! again waited for 45 min for a tow truck. Now I have a estimated of $4850 to replace the transmission and transfer case. This vehicle has been a nightmare!!!!!!! I thankfully wasn't in any serious accident but came very close twice. I have no clue what I'm going to do now because I don't have the $4850 and if I did I think I would rather sue Ford! last but not least I still owe $6850 on my loan! this is so unfair!.

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I had just gotten onto the highway,at about 40 mph the rear wheels started to skip and jerk also there was a loud cluck from under the front. . . . The mechanic found the transfer case was damaged due to cheap Ford parts. . . . .

The differential and transfer case both need to be replaced. I have had 2 mechanics look at it and they are both saying that the differential and transfer case both need to be replaced.

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The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Aviator. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph smoke circulated through the vents inside of the vehicle; and the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The contact stated the smoke originated from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician advised that the front end differential had deteriorated. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. After the service repair the vehicle was test driven and the failure recurred. The technician performed further diagnosis and repaired the vehicle. The failure continued to occur on four separate occasions which was repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the front end differential failures and they accepted liability for the radio and steering column repairs that failed to function correctly due to the differential failures. In addition, the contact stated that the front tires were replaced in March of 2009; and five months later the tires had worn to the metal in result of the defective front end differential. The tires were replaced. An independent mechanic informed the problem originated from inexpensive korean parts in the transfer case. The transfer case and u joint were replaced in the vehicle. The contact expressed anyone driving the vehicle life was in danger because of the safety defect. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable. Also, there was a crack under the rear liftgate. There was recall on the rearlift. However, the consumers VIN was not included. The entire shifting mechanism had to be replaced, the steering wheel would vibrate while making a turn. Updated 12/17/10.