NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Lincoln Aviator
The 2003 Lincoln Aviator has 1 NHTSA recall and 111 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Lincoln dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #02V313000Reported November 21, 2002 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT RESULTING IN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A STRAP TO THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTER TO PREVENT THE SHIFT CABLE FROM BECOMING DISLODGED. FORD HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).