Worst 2020 Lincoln Aviator Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 34 | — | — | 26,608 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | 41,100 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 19,294 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 6 | — | — | 26,333 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Lincoln Aviator
28 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,637,833 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
+ 18 more recalls
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2020 Lincoln Aviator — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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