Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 21, 200202V313000 | Power train: automatic transmissionTHIS COULD RESULT RESULTING IN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V313000
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Owner complaints by component111
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 55 | 50 |
| Structure | 15 | 14 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 7 |
| Air bags | 7 | 6 |
| Visibility | 6 | 5 |
| Tires | 5 | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 | 5 |
| Steering | 5 | 5 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Tires
“The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Aviator equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Hercules HTS-Terra-Trac, Tire Size 245/65/R17, DOT Number: (N/A).”
- Power train
“A year ago noticed when shifting and up to date my shifter gear indicator not shift to correct gear indicator and fail to work properly, I believed the transmission shift cable may become dislodged from the shift cable…”
- Power train
“I'm having problems with the front in that's control arm. The transfer case. *tr”
Other Lincoln Aviator model years
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2003 Lincoln Aviator recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Lincoln Aviator have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator. The most recent, 02V313000 (reported November 21, 2002), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Lincoln Aviator?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 55 complaints out of 111 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Lincoln Aviator?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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