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5LM5J7XC5LG••••••2020 Lincoln AVIATOR
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2020 Lincoln AVIATOR build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
103on the model
31builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Power Train 3Back Over Prevention 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJan 2026
Replaced 2 valve bodies, and now the CDF has an open statement bulletin on it, and I have to do an entire transmission replacement
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2025
My engine lost power and would not start. It was determined that it needed a new fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced and the car is starting to lose power again while driving
Electrical SystemJul 2025
The vehicle doors lock on their own. Also the keyless entry keypad on the drivers door does not respond so entry cannot be made using that method. This is very dangerous and possibly fatal if one of us were to exit the car let's say to pump gas and all the doors locked with a…
StructureJul 2025
The C-pillar trim applique/window division bar has detached on passenger rear side door. The C-pillar trim applique/window division bar is separating from the vehicle on driver rear side door. There is an open recall for this exact problem for 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviators. Despite…
Back Over PreventionAug 2021
The rear view camera does not always work. Sometimes it is just a blank green screen with the guide lines. This happen many times but not always. The software to update the image processing module software has been done
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5LM5J7XC5LGL32340 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.