2004 Lincoln Aviator engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Lincoln Aviator — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My lincoln aviator started making a horrible noise in the rear of the vehicle on the morning of september 4, 2011. My wife took the aviator to the aaa car care center to find and repair the issue. The aaa certified technician placed the aviator on the lift and discovered the entire differential…”
filed Apr 5, 2013
“Vehicle shut off suddenly after a beeping sound and a low oil pressure light and battery light came on. This happened three times the same day and after seen this incident reported by other customers, quite dangerous considering that one could be hit by a vehicle driving behind if the driver is not…”
filed Nov 15, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016Engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) pewee, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, p0308, and p0316. *tt
06513 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Aviator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Aviator | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 Aviator | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Aviator | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Aviator | 15 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Lincoln Aviator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.