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US recalls (1)
Power train: automatic transmission
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT RESULTING IN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A STRAP TO THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTER TO PREVENT THE SHIFT CABLE FROM BECOMING DISLODGED. FORD HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Lights and instruments
2003-02-06 · campaign 2003-027 · 385 vehicles
On certain vehicles, both Daytime Running Lights will deactivate when either the right or left turn signal is activated. Correction: Dealer will replace the existing Aviator DRL (Daytime Running Light) module with the Explorer DRL module and rework appropriate wire harnesses. This will change the DRL system from a reduced voltage hi-beam lamp system to a fog lamp DRL system.
Powertrain
2002-11-22 · campaign 2002-224 · 23 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the transmission shifter cable may become dislodged from the shifter cable bracket resulting in incorrect gear indication, which can include the park position. Correction: Dealers will install a strap to the shifter cable adjuster to prevent the cable from dislodging from the bracket.
Owner complaints (111)
Owners filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lincoln Aviator (5 crashes, 7 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 49).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 55 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | |
| Structure | 15 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Visibility | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Lincoln Aviator version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Aviator 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Aviator 4WD 4.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.