2022 Lincoln Aviator owner complaints
64 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths.
Problems by component
Forward Collision Avoidance5 Recent complaints
October 26, 2026Exterior LightingSeats
Drivers side seat controls (drivers side door), light which illuminates controls, started flickering incontrollably at +/- 33,000 miles, causing significant distraction to the driver as is within drivers' peripheral vision, during nightime driving. Reported to dealership McDavid Lincoln Frisco, states there is a failure in the seat control unit, causing the light flicker, and recommended a replacement of the whole seat control unit. 10/23/26, Repair has not yet been authorised, as vehicle is just out of the 4 year warranty period.
October 22, 2026Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.
October 21, 2026Structure
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle after an extended road trip, the contact noticed that the driver’s side and passenger’s side rear doors window bars and C-pillar trims had detached. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V407000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was confirmed but the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered because the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
October 19, 2026Electrical System
My vehicle’s alarm repeatedly activates while the vehicle is parked, turned off, and locked, approximately every 15 minutes. When the vehicle is unlocked, the front and rear lights remain illuminated even though the vehicle is turned off and the keys are not in or near it. The battery was tested twice after the vehicle had been at rest before I brought it to the dealership. The dealership subsequently replaced the battery for approximately $350, stating that this would likely resolve the symptoms. The dealership then performed a $250 diagnostic and advised that the rear passenger door latch had failed and the overhead front light console was shorted and needed replacement. I am concerned abo
September 29, 2026Unknown or OtherService Brakes
Vehicle went into limp home mode at highway speeds, reporting stored OBD-II codes including: U0100, U0415:00:08, U0415:00:28, B1088, U0418, U0253, U3000:42:69, P061A The check engine light illuminated. The dashboard spewed numerous systems disabled message. OTA messages reported: "The hill start assist system has detected a failure" "The Collision Warning system has detected either a system fault or an obstructed radar sensor." "Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power September 15, 2026 at 8:48 AM The Engine system has detected a fault." Ford's user manual indicates that the vehicle should be safely driven below 60MPH to the nearest service center and should not be driven until repaired. The
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