Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||||
| 052619 | 01/01/2005 | 10018956 | Inoperative liftgate latch actuator with fuse f2.16 open. *tt | 01/25/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 lincoln aviator. the contact stated the hinges on the rear are starting to fail and it is not holding the rear glass properly. the rear panel on the vehicle has also started to crack. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the manufacturer said they would not cover the repair. the failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.rl | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 05/27/2004 | 16864 | 10 | 09/11/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a whining noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving 55 mph. the vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer for repairs. the right rear axle and pinion were replaced as well as the c b shaft assembly and gear and pinion locking pin. this was the third time the rear end was replaced in a two year period. the manufacturer was notified and a technician was sent to inspect the vehicle.*ak the vehicle pulled to the left, the door lock switch was inoperative, the rear shock was leaking oil, the e power steering hose was replaced, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. the timing chain and gasket were replaced. the door ajar light came on after all the doors were closed. the consumer stated the shifting of the gears were harsh, the dealer replaced various componets in the transmission. the right rear brake light bulb was replaced, the master cylinder was replaced. the front seat climate control was not cooling. the battery was replaced, the accelerator cable was sticking. updated 12/05/06. *jb | |||
| 07/25/2003 | 4500 | 3 | 07/19/2003 |
| Power steering rack has failed after only 4,500 miles, ac seat failed, door jam clearance between driver's door and rear door, whistling noise at 60 mph. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||
| 09/25/2003 | 2200 | 12 | 02/27/2003 |
| Rear liftgate window kept opening even after three repairs by galpin lincoln/ford on a 2003 lincoln aviator. in addition, outside mirrors kept dropping while driving causing drivers to go blind. this is very dangerous for the failure of rear liftgate and the dropping or mirrors, in transition of filing california lemon law. *la | |||