https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Lincoln Aviator. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:31 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#recall-26V402000-lincoln-lincoln-aviator-2021 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#recall-26V402000-lincoln-lincoln-aviator-2020 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2176627 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM, the vehicle experienced unintended movement while in PARK and powered off. The vehicle had been placed in Park, the engine was turned off, and the driver exited. Shortly afterward, the vehicle rolled unexpectedly while unattended. The vehicle remained parked and was not driven due to safety concerns. Wheel blocks were placed behind the tires until th https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2176628 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM, the vehicle experienced unintended movement while in PARK and powered off. The vehicle had been placed in Park, the engine was turned off, and the driver exited. Shortly afterward, the vehicle rolled unexpectedly while unattended. The vehicle remained parked and was not driven due to safety concerns. Wheel blocks were placed behind the tires until th https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2176629 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM, the vehicle experienced unintended movement while in PARK and powered off. The vehicle had been placed in Park, the engine was turned off, and the driver exited. Shortly afterward, the vehicle rolled unexpectedly while unattended. The vehicle remained parked and was not driven due to safety concerns. Wheel blocks were placed behind the tires until th https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2174504 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car start making a very loud squeaking noise when I turn or hit any small bumb in the road. So I took it to the shop and was told both front lower ball joint boots are broken the exact same way. Now what bother me is what the mechanic said next. I quote " some type of suspension problem always happens on these cars. So my question is were there any recall about suspension on these cars? Onlin https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2169965 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Regarding safety recall notice 25S66/NHTSA recall 25V407 - we took our car to the local Lincoln dealer in Lubbock (Gene Messer Ford/Lincoln) in late November for the repair of the recall "C-Pillar Applique Delamination." There was considerable wind/rattle noise coming from the passenger side, which is a component of the recall. After completing the recall we noticed the wind/rattle noise is stil https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2169262 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and entering the on-ramp, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The m https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2169263 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and entering the on-ramp, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The m https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2165752 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT We purchase car on [XXX]. On [XXX] there is a significant leak in the panoramic sunroof that completely floods the trunk (unsure if this is related to the next problem). Our car is at the dealer for repairs 12/12/25 - 1/8/26 and is "fixed" as per the dealer. On [XXX] it starts running independently in the driveway when we are not home and both keys are untouched inside our locked home. We retur https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2165195 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Transmission slipped and lost all power https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2165212 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driver side and passenger seats will not recline. The back will move forward and all other parts will adjust properly, but it always stops at a certain point that is clearly not as far as it will recline. I had this issue fixed at the dealership under warranty in December and less than a month later, the drivers side it doing the same thing. I see that the car's system automatically updated on 1 https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2163568 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a glitching screen. The vehicle was serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V022000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) by the previous owner; however, the repair failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that failure had occurred after the recall repair the first time, and the f https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2161703 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a brand new 2025 Lincoln Aviator on 9/27/25, with 33 miles on it. I do not even make it home from the dealer before it started making a scrubbing/grinding noise, which subsequently led to the replacement of the transfer case and transmission on a vehicle with approx 180 miles on it. It calls into question the safety, reliability and quality of the vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2161350 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have taken my car more times than I can count for recalls in the little time that I have owned my can bought new. My work requires me to drive a lot covering 6 states. Scheduling recall repairs has become a serious issue for me in a two year old car. As it seems that most of the recalls have been fixed except one small one where it sounds like wind is blowing in and the rear view camera and disp https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2161351 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have taken my car more times than I can count for recalls in the little time that I have owned my can bought new. My work requires me to drive a lot covering 6 states. Scheduling recall repairs has become a serious issue for me in a two year old car. As it seems that most of the recalls have been fixed except one small one where it sounds like wind is blowing in and the rear view camera and disp https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2161352 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have taken my car more times than I can count for recalls in the little time that I have owned my can bought new. My work requires me to drive a lot covering 6 states. Scheduling recall repairs has become a serious issue for me in a two year old car. As it seems that most of the recalls have been fixed except one small one where it sounds like wind is blowing in and the rear view camera and disp https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2159233 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT On July 25, 2025 my 2022 Lincoln Aviator Hybrid Grand Touring Edition stalled while driving on Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs. I lost partial control of the vehicle but was able to guide it onto the shoulder and allow it to coast to a stop. I had this vehicle towed to the dealership (where it was purchased new): Phil Long Lincoln, Motor City in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been there eve https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2159234 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT On July 25, 2025 my 2022 Lincoln Aviator Hybrid Grand Touring Edition stalled while driving on Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs. I lost partial control of the vehicle but was able to guide it onto the shoulder and allow it to coast to a stop. I had this vehicle towed to the dealership (where it was purchased new): Phil Long Lincoln, Motor City in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been there eve https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2158306 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The driver-side front window regulator failed and was replaced on October 4, 2025. The passenger-side window regulator also failed and was removed and replaced on November 21, 2025. At the time each incident, the window would not raise using the car controls and remained stuck in the down position. Two window regulator failures on opposite sides of this vehicle just seven weeks and within roughly https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2157442 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear door trim came loose and fell off while driving. Had the service department at the local dealership look at the missing trim on the rear of the car and they noticed multiple of the plastic clips holding the trim on the rear were broken and remained in the area where the trim was attached. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2153178 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1.) Exhaust System Failure (Flex Pipe / Catalytic Converter) The vehicle’s exhaust system—specifically the flex pipe connected to the catalytic converter—cracked and malfunctioned. This component is available for inspection upon request. As a result of the failure, exhaust fumes entered the cabin, creating a significant safety risk due to potential exposure to carbon monoxide. Prior to the failure https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2153179 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1.) Exhaust System Failure (Flex Pipe / Catalytic Converter) The vehicle’s exhaust system—specifically the flex pipe connected to the catalytic converter—cracked and malfunctioned. This component is available for inspection upon request. As a result of the failure, exhaust fumes entered the cabin, creating a significant safety risk due to potential exposure to carbon monoxide. Prior to the failure https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2149724 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT In addition to the recall for the C-pillar appliques and window division bars (NHTSA ID Number: 25V407000), the chrome trim piece directly below the window also suffers from insufficient adhesive bonding. See the photo below. It came lose while driving at high speeds. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2149142 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The 2nd row seats are malfunctioning, sliding up and folding while the car is moving. The button at the top of the seat seems to be getting stuck. There is a whole forum about this issue, with years of reports but never seems to be a recall - this is a SERIOUS safety issue: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2147679 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Steering locks up during low speed maneuvers. Problem began at approximately 192 miles and has repeated well over 25 times in under 650 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2146949 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT high voltage alert and vehicle shuts down and unable to drive and car locks up Should be recall# 23s53 and NHTSA campaign # 23v-626 It has not been repaired yet and this is very frustrating has happened 4-5 times Last incident happened on 11/7/2025 inside of a car wash & had to get towed https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2146950 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT high voltage alert and vehicle shuts down and unable to drive and car locks up Should be recall# 23s53 and NHTSA campaign # 23v-626 It has not been repaired yet and this is very frustrating has happened 4-5 times Last incident happened on 11/7/2025 inside of a car wash & had to get towed https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2146951 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT high voltage alert and vehicle shuts down and unable to drive and car locks up Should be recall# 23s53 and NHTSA campaign # 23v-626 It has not been repaired yet and this is very frustrating has happened 4-5 times Last incident happened on 11/7/2025 inside of a car wash & had to get towed https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-aviator#complaint-2146374 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 turned on and utilized. There was no incident to trigger these. The car had been sitting parked and off f