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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator.
Owner complaints (81)
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lincoln Aviator (2 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 49).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 21 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | |
| Structure | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Visibility | 6 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lincoln Aviator 4DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Lincoln Aviator version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 17 | 14 | $5,850 |
| Aviator 4WD 4.6 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,300 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.