What is the 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator PHEV P1A0C and Stop Safely Now After Remote-Start/Charge-Cord Sequence - CSP 22P16?

Certain 2020-2022 Aviator PHEVs are included in Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 22P16. Ford states that if remote start is requested while the vehicle is connected to a charging cable, the cable is disconnected, and the vehicle is then driven, the engine may not start when nee… Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator Battery-Cable Harness Contact with A/C Pulley - Recall 21S34 / 21V534?

Certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviators with the 3.0-liter gasoline engine are included in Ford recall 21S34/NHTSA 21V534. An improperly secured battery-cable wire harness can contact the A/C compressor pulley. Continued rubbing may damage the harness insulation or drive belt and expo… Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator Aviator Transmission Safety Recalls: Park and Direction-Control Defects?

Three separate VIN-scoped transmission recalls affect limited Aviator populations. NHTSA 26V402 covers certain 2020-2021 vehicles whose separator-plate design can restrict flow to the park valve, allow temporary park-pawl engagement while moving, damage the park system, and creat… Severity: high.

What is the 2021-2022 Lincoln Aviator 3.0L EcoBoost Intake-Valve Fracture Recall 24S55 / NHTSA 24V635?

Certain 2021-2022 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0-liter Nano EcoBoost engines are included in Ford recall 24S55/NHTSA 24V635. Intake valves produced outside the intended hardness specification can fracture while driving, causing engine failure and loss of drive power. Ford's later cust… Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator Rear-Camera Blue/Black Image - Recalls 23S23 / 23V342 and 25S27 / 25V159?

Certain 2020-2023 Aviators are covered by Ford recall 23S23/NHTSA 23V342 for an intermittent rear-camera blue image or full blue/black SYNC screen in reverse or low-speed 360-degree view. Ford later opened recall 25S27/NHTSA 25V159 for specific vehicles recorded as successfully r… Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator Owner-Reported Panoramic-Roof Glass Shattering - Inspection Required?

NHTSA complaint records and Aviator owner discussions include reports of panoramic-roof glass shattering while driving. A complaint documents an alleged event; it does not by itself prove a common manufacturing defect or cause. Impact damage, edge damage, installation stress, the… Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator Air-Suspension Fault B1041/U2100 After SUMA Diagnostic Service Mode?

Some 2020-2023 Aviators equipped with air suspension may display a Drive Malfunction and/or Suspension Fault message with DTCs B1041 and U2100 stored in Suspension Control Module A (SUMA). Ford SSM 51621 says this bulletin-defined condition can occur when SUMA enters diagnostic s… Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator C-Pillar Trim and Rear-Door Window Bars May Detach - Recall 25S66 / 25V407?

Ford recall 25S66/NHTSA 25V407 covers certain 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviators produced from October 19, 2018, through May 30, 2025. Insufficient adhesive bonding can allow a C-pillar trim applique or rear-door window division bar to detach while driving, creating a road hazard. Not ev… Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator Hybrid Brake-Pedal Pulsation from ABS Regenerative-Braking Software - TSB 21-2293?

Some 2020-2021 Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit brake-pedal pulsation or vibration when the brakes are applied. The driver may describe the ABS activating even though no ABS indicator appears in the instrument cluster. Ford TSB 21-2293 attributes this bulletin-defined conditio… Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator Driveline Vibration: Diagnose with WSM Pinpoint Tests G and H?

Ford SSM 50435 says some 2020-2022 Aviator vehicles may exhibit driveline vibration and that Workshop Manual Section 205-01 Pinpoint Tests G (driveline shudder) and H (driveline vibration) were updated. The bulletin does not identify one speed, one failed component, or an automat… Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator 10R60/10R80 MHT Harsh or Delayed Engagement and Shifts (TSB 22-2428)?

Some 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviators equipped with a 10R60 and built on or before December 23, 2022, or a 10R80 MHT and built on or before August 15, 2022, may have harsh or delayed engagement and/or harsh or delayed shifts. Ford TSB 22-2428 says the condition may involve PCM/TCM soft… Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator 12-Volt Battery Drain from Third-Party App Modem Activity?

Ford SSM 50804 says some 2020-2022 Aviators with an activated modem may have 12-volt battery-drain symptoms when unaffiliated third-party phone applications repeatedly request vehicle commands such as lock, unlock, remote start, or location. Those calls can keep the vehicle netwo… Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator Panoramic-Roof-Area Water Intrusion - Leak-Path Diagnosis Required?

Owners of 2020-2023 Aviators have reported water or dampness near the panoramic roof, headliner, pillars, or rear seating area after rain. These observations do not identify one universal cause. A clogged, kinked, disconnected, or damaged drain; glass or seal fit; roof opening; b… Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator Front Wheel-End Hum or Grind - Bearing Diagnosis Before Hub Selection?

A speed-related hum, growl, grind, vibration, or wheel-end play can be consistent with a wheel bearing, but tire tread, wheel damage, brakes, axle or CV joints, driveline components, and other rotating parts can sound similar. The reviewed evidence does not establish a Lincoln Av… Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator Lack of Audio with Rear-Liftgate or Spare-Tire Water Leak - TSB 23-2181?

Some 2020-2023 Aviators may exhibit lack of audio after rainfall or a car wash together with water in the rear-liftgate area or spare-tire area. Ford TSB 23-2181 directs Aviator-specific inspection of the power-liftgate grommet, margin seal and pushpins, electrical-wiring grommet… Severity: medium.

What is the 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator Passenger-Door Window-Switch Bezel Rattle with Speaker Audio - SSM 51539?

Some 2020-2023 Aviators built on or before March 20, 2023, may exhibit a passenger-door window-control switch-to-bezel rattle while audio plays through the speakers. Ford SSM 51539 says the switch and bezel can resonate at their natural frequencies and the noise may be misdiagnos… Severity: low.

What is the 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator Power-Liftgate Faults - Apply Ford SSM Symptom Split Before Parts?

Ford documents several distinct Aviator power-liftgate conditions. On some 2020-2022 vehicles, failure only through hands-free intelligent access or the outside handle while doors are locked can result from a poor connection at rear-keyless-entry connector C4332 below the striker… Severity: low.

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2021 Lincoln Aviator Problems: 19 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2021 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Lincoln Aviator has 19 documented known issues, with 8 rated critical. The most serious are Front-Wiper Motor May Become Intermittent or Inoperative - Recall 26S14 / 26V117, Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368, PHEV P1A0C and Stop Safely Now After Remote-Start/Charge-Cord Sequence - CSP 22P16, Battery-Cable Harness Contact with A/C Pulley - Recall 21S34 / 21V534, Aviator Transmission Safety Recalls: Park and Direction-Control Defects, 3.0L EcoBoost Intake-Valve Fracture Recall 24S55 / NHTSA 24V635, Rear-Camera Blue/Black Image - Recalls 23S23 / 23V342 and 25S27 / 25V159 and Owner-Reported Panoramic-Roof Glass Shattering - Inspection Required. at .

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What are the most common Lincoln Aviator problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Lincoln Aviator has 19 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Front-Wiper Motor May Become Intermittent or Inoperative - Recall 26S14 / 26V117, Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368, PHEV P1A0C and Stop Safely Now After Remote-Start/Charge-Cord Sequence - CSP 22P16. Of these, 8 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Lincoln Aviator reliable?

The 2021 Lincoln Aviator has 19 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 8 issues are rated critical: Front-Wiper Motor May Become Intermittent or Inoperative - Recall 26S14 / 26V117 and Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368 and PHEV P1A0C and Stop Safely Now After Remote-Start/Charge-Cord Sequence - CSP 22P16 and Battery-Cable Harness Contact with A/C Pulley - Recall 21S34 / 21V534 and Aviator Transmission Safety Recalls: Park and Direction-Control Defects and 3.0L EcoBoost Intake-Valve Fracture Recall 24S55 / NHTSA 24V635 and Rear-Camera Blue/Black Image - Recalls 23S23 / 23V342 and 25S27 / 25V159 and Owner-Reported Panoramic-Roof Glass Shattering - Inspection Required. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator Front-Wiper Motor May Become Intermittent or Inoperative - Recall 26S14 / 26V117?

Certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviators produced from July 6, 2020, through December 15, 2021, are included in Ford recall 26S14/NHTSA 26V117. A front-wiper motor cover terminal may be misaligned with the brush-card terminal, creating a poor electrical connection that can progress fro… Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368?

Certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviators are included in Ford recall 24S35/NHTSA 24V368. The APIM video circuit can be susceptible to 1.6-2.7 GHz electromagnetic interference from an in-use mobile phone placed near the console while the vehicle is in reverse. Ford testing found the wor… Severity: high.

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What is the 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator Front-Wiper Motor May Become Intermittent or Inoperative - Recall 26S14 / 26V117?

What is the 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368?

2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator: Front-Wiper Motor May Become Intermittent or Inoperative - Recall 26S14 / 26V117#

2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator: Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368#

2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator: Battery-Cable Harness Contact with A/C Pulley - Recall 21S34 / 21V534#

2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator: Rear-Camera Blue/Black Image - Recalls 23S23 / 23V342 and 25S27 / 25V159#

2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator: 12-Volt Battery Drain from Third-Party App Modem Activity#

2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator: Lack of Audio with Rear-Liftgate or Spare-Tire Water Leak - TSB 23-2181#

2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator: Owner-Reported Panoramic-Roof Glass Shattering - Inspection Required#

2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator: Panoramic-Roof-Area Water Intrusion - Leak-Path Diagnosis Required#

2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator: Power-Liftgate Faults - Apply Ford SSM Symptom Split Before Parts#

2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator: PHEV P1A0C and Stop Safely Now After Remote-Start/Charge-Cord Sequence - CSP 22P16#

2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator: Driveline Vibration: Diagnose with WSM Pinpoint Tests G and H#

2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator: Aviator Transmission Safety Recalls: Park and Direction-Control Defects#

2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator: 10R60/10R80 MHT Harsh or Delayed Engagement and Shifts (TSB 22-2428)#

2021-2022 Lincoln Aviator: 3.0L EcoBoost Intake-Valve Fracture Recall 24S55 / NHTSA 24V635#

2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator: Air-Suspension Fault B1041/U2100 After SUMA Diagnostic Service Mode#

2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator: Front Wheel-End Hum or Grind - Bearing Diagnosis Before Hub Selection#

2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator: C-Pillar Trim and Rear-Door Window Bars May Detach - Recall 25S66 / 25V407#

2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator: Hybrid Brake-Pedal Pulsation from ABS Regenerative-Braking Software - TSB 21-2293#

2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator: Passenger-Door Window-Switch Bezel Rattle with Speaker Audio - SSM 51539#