Lincoln Aviator 2005 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Lincoln Aviator 2005

Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN
05612	04/01/2005		10017898	Delayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5r55s transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004. *tt	12/07/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04B22	05/27/2005	04B22	10013306	Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid additive. tt supplement #1. tt supplement #2. *tt supp	04/14/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
042107	12/13/2004	042414	10014086	General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt	04/28/2005
04217	11/01/2004		10013369	General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt	04/15/2005
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
05618	04/01/2005		10017892	Rear axle noise repair. *tt	12/06/2005
18478	05/01/2005	18590	10014668	Axle seal leaks. *eh	05/05/2005
18423	02/01/2005		10012959	Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly. *eh	04/05/2005
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
TSB-08-19-3	05/01/2009		10028736	Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe	05/20/2009
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
TSB-08-19-3	05/01/2009		10028736	Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe	05/20/2009
04105	06/07/2005	05155	10008994	Axle seal leaks. leaks from rear halfshaft axle seal. service tips. *tt	09/07/2004
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
0537	06/07/2005	05164	10012952	Driveline 1st order vibration/boom/drone. *tt	04/05/2005
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
18815	09/01/2005		10018069	A tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole. *tt	12/14/2005

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
EA09013	Ford Motor Company	08/18/2009	02/12/2013	Vehicle Rollaway Allegations
	This investigation is being closed based on several considerations.by the most inclusive counting of all alleged rollaway incidents (i.e., counting all alleged rollaway incidents and assuming a singular failure mechanism), the incident rate is low, however during ea09-013, odi identified a number of different failure mechanisms in 180 incidents related to the alleged defect.the highest rate for any particular failure mechanism, the failure of the automatic transmission parking system, was 4.4/100k.the next-highest failure rate was for the bsi system, at 3.4/100k.for all identified failure mechanisms there has been a drastically declining trend including very few incidents occurring in recent years.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.for additional information regarding this investigation, see the complete closing resume in the document file for ea09-013. the odi reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers:10168454, 10279630, 10280078.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
EA09013	Ford Motor Company	08/18/2009	02/12/2013	Vehicle Rollaway Allegations
	This investigation is being closed based on several considerations.by the most inclusive counting of all alleged rollaway incidents (i.e., counting all alleged rollaway incidents and assuming a singular failure mechanism), the incident rate is low, however during ea09-013, odi identified a number of different failure mechanisms in 180 incidents related to the alleged defect.the highest rate for any particular failure mechanism, the failure of the automatic transmission parking system, was 4.4/100k.the next-highest failure rate was for the bsi system, at 3.4/100k.for all identified failure mechanisms there has been a drastically declining trend including very few incidents occurring in recent years.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.for additional information regarding this investigation, see the complete closing resume in the document file for ea09-013. the odi reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers:10168454, 10279630, 10280078.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/27/2011	78000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2005 lincoln aviator. while attempting to move the gear shift, the contact stated that the shifter did not move from park, but instead the shifter separated from the vehicle. the dealer diagnosed that the shifter would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with the repairs. the failure was not remedied. the failure and current mileage was 78,000. nw
06/17/2011	72000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln aviator. the contact stated that the gear shifter detached from the vehicle while shifting into reverse. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 72,000. the vin was unavailable.
06/17/2011	72000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2005 lincoln aviator. the contact stated that when shifting into reverse the gear shift broke off. neither the dealer or manufacturer were notified of the failure; the failure was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 72,000. the vin was unavailable. nw
10/25/2010	85000
	Shift lever bcame stuck in drive in our gargage. wewere not able to move the shifter out of drive to park or any other gear. we were able to turn the car engine off but the key remained lodged in the column. this occurred on a 2005 avaiator as was idcussed in another report in the database. the dealer has quaoted a $950 repair charge. no coverage by ford/lincoln.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
02/10/2009	56000
	Tl*the contact owns a 2005 lincoln aviator. while the vehicle was parked in the driveway on a small incline in light snow, the vehicle rolled away in reverse and crashed with another vehicle. there were no occupants in either of the vehicles. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found the gear shift selector has dislodged itself. the gear shift selector was replaced 3 previous times due to it becoming stuck in the drive position. the manufacturer was contacted and an investigator was sent to examine the failure. the gear shift selector was replaced a fourth time under warranty. the manufacturer would take no liability for the failures and there were no recalls on the vehicle. repairs were made at the owner's expense. the failure persisted after the gear shift selector was replaced a third time within a year. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000 and the failure was 76,508. the vin was not available and there was a police report filed.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
07/18/2006		10	03/15/2005
	My aviator is making a whinning/siren sound in the rear end at accelerating, decelerating and cruising speeds. *nm
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
10/20/2010	70453
	Both back wheel barings fail. under normal driving condistions. almost lost back wheel while driving. car developes death whoble and looks like your drunk driving.