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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2023 Lincoln Aviator has 13 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368, Aviator Air Glide Suspension — Compressor and Bag Failures ($700-$2,500 repair), Aviator Transmission Safety Recalls: Park and Direction-Control Defects, Rear-Camera Blue/Black Image - Recalls 23S23 / 23V342 and 25S27 / 25V159, Owner-Reported Panoramic-Roof Glass Shattering - Inspection Required and Aviator Rearview Camera Blank or Stuck On Screen — Recall 25S72 (NHTSA 25V442). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $2,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2023 Lincoln Aviator has 13 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368, Aviator Air Glide Suspension — Compressor and Bag Failures, Aviator Transmission Safety Recalls: Park and Direction-Control Defects. Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2023 Lincoln Aviator has 13 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 6 issues are rated critical: Cell-Phone EMI Can Distort Rear-Camera Image - Recall 24S35 / 24V368 and Aviator Air Glide Suspension — Compressor and Bag Failures and Aviator Transmission Safety Recalls: Park and Direction-Control Defects and Rear-Camera Blue/Black Image - Recalls 23S23 / 23V342 and 25S27 / 25V159 and Owner-Reported Panoramic-Roof Glass Shattering - Inspection Required and Aviator Rearview Camera Blank or Stuck On Screen — Recall 25S72 (NHTSA 25V442). 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.
Repair costs for known Lincoln Aviator issues range from $150 to $2,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
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.
2020+ Aviator with the optional Air Glide suspension shares its compressor and air spring design with the related Ford Explorer ST/Platinum. Owners report compressor noise becoming progressively louder by 40,000-80,000 miles, then bag leaks (rear first), then compressor burnout. Repairs typically run $700-$2,500. Severity: high.
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.
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.
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.
Ford recalled 2020 through 2023 Lincoln Aviator SUVs, along with a wide range of other Ford and Lincoln models, under campaign 25S72 / NHTSA 25V442000. The defect is a rearview camera software error. On an affected Aviator the camera may display a blank image when reverse is sele… Severity: high.
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.
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.
2020+ Aviators with the panoramic moonroof are widely reported to leak after heavy rain or carwashes when the rear sunroof drain lines clog with debris. Water tracks down the A-pillars or C-pillars, soaks the headliner, drips onto third-row seats or visors, and can enter interior… Repairs typically run $150-$1,200. Severity: medium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
