Recalls ·2003 Lincoln Aviator 2WD

2003 Lincoln Aviator 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator 2WD; the most frequently affected component is power train — automatic transmission. Owners filed 111 complaints, most often about power train.

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Recalls (1)

Power train — Automatic transmissionCampaign 02V313000 · 21 Nov 2002

Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the transmission shift cable can become dislodged from the shift cable bracket.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train23 · 58%
Structure7 · 18%
Air bags4 · 10%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
Electrical system3 · 8%
Engine2 · 5%
Tires1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Solenoids going out on the transmission as well as the belts that hold the transmission in place. Dealer stated that this is a known problem for 2 years and that ford will not recall the product. The engine light came on during the drive and the engine has trouble shifting into gear going up a hill. Their is a leak…

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln aviator. The contact stated that while reversing from the driveway, the air bags inadvertently deployed without warning. As a result, the contact sustained neck, left harm and chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was…

Air bags · Feb 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Takata recall when i park in my drive way my car won't shift out of park i have to have it pushed an rocked back an forth to get the gear to shift an it won't let me drive it in drive gear i can only drive it in 3rd gear it has this jurk when i stop to park it constantly getting stuck.

Power train · Feb 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Shifter knob on 03 aviator broke off. The shifter was locked in place in drive at a greenlight. It seems that a very cheap plastic piece broke. The dealer quoted me $1200 dollars to replace the entire shifter assembly. I am checking other options but seeing the further i look the more common this problem. I am not…

Power train · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.