This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Owner of 2005 Lincoln Aviator. I was not able to get the gear shift out of park. I had the Aviator towed to a family member's automotive garage and was told that I will need to have the entire gear shift replaced. Upon doing some research, it seems that this is a very common problem in this year, make, and model. I have read endless testimonies from other vehicle owners with the exact dispute. The part and labor will cost me approximately $1100 at my family's garage, one can only guess the dollar amount will double at the local dealership. My car is driveable, however, when in park, I will have to put my emergency brake on. I was also informed that the gear shift, if bumped, may move out of park even without the key in the ignition. I am appalled that Ford/Lincoln motor company has not taken responsibility of the defected mechanism. It is unacceptable and raises many questions on how important vehicle safety is to Ford/Lincoln motor company, not to mention a total inconvenience financially! this is my fourth vehicle from Ford/Lincoln motor company and I highly doubt I will purchase another based on the company's lack in addressing the matter. I am a mother of one child and now do not feel secure driving a vehicle that I once felt very protected in.
The plastic gear shift unlock lever, which is inside of a metal housing underneath the gear shift knob broke off. It is a very poor design and is a safety hazard, because one cannot move the gear shift without the release being raised.
The gear knob on my 2005 Lincoln Aviator broke causing the vehicle to get stuck in reverse. This is a major safety hazard. This appears to be a poor design by Ford. Based on my research, several Lincoln Aviator owners are having the same problem. Ford needs to do a recall and fix this issue.
I have a 2005 Lincoln Aviator and the shifter, transmission, and ball joints, drive shaft all fell apart at 56,000 miles my wife and 2 young children were in the vehicle when the drive shaft came loose almost causing us to be rear ended by a 18 wheeler something has to be done. I have read thousands of complaints from others having similar complaints.
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- Manchester, PA, USA