NHTSA — Engine Problems

2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,000 miles

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2003 Lincoln Aviator engine problems

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2003 Lincoln Aviator Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 052012

Aviator 8-cyl

  • 92,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle started to shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure and advised that the cylinder head in the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 8/23/12 also, the ignition coils needed to be replaced. Updated 09/05/12

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 032012

Aviator

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns 2003 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Pine Hill, NJ, USA

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