2005 Lincoln Aviator structure problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Lincoln Aviator — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A 6 inch crack developed at rear center tailgate body panel made out of plastic below the rear window. There had been reports that the rear window could fall out and internal tailgate components could be damaged due to water entry from the crack. This appears to be a common problem from my research.”
filed Jul 10, 2020
“Rear plastic litigate applique broke off hitting a passenger car's windshield. The windshield cracked. This the third piece failure. The lincoln was traveling west on the dulles greenway.”
filed Dec 27, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Aviator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Aviator | 2 | 8% |
| 2022 Aviator | 8 | 18% |
| 2021 Aviator | 4 | 10% |
| 2020 Aviator | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 Aviator | 15 | 19% |
| 2003 Aviator | 15 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.