Used 2003 Lincoln Aviator Consumer Reviews
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Stay Away!
Kamil, 11/20/2008
2003 Lincoln Aviator Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Rides nice, comfort and luxury, but American car makers still have a long way to go! This car is very unreliable, had so many issues, transmission, heated seats, fog lights, torque converter, remote starter. Americans can create nice options but can't seem to make them last. The car has 54k and has problems like it was over 150,000! The electronics stink on this thing. Every fuse or some module goes every month. It's still under warranty, and that's how I will sell it!
Another Lincoln Lemon
None, 11/06/2008
2003 Lincoln Aviator Luxury Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I liked the look and the interior, so I bought one used with 60k mi. However, 4 months out of the dealer and I'm looking at $1500 of repairs on various plastic engine parts that have deteriorated. It took the dealer nearly a week to diagnose. Conveniently these aren't covered under their useless extended warranty. One of the rear doors doesn't unlock. I got the metal panel crack underneath the tailgate window that I read many others got within 3 months. Fuel mileage dips into single digits in city driving. Oh well, another Ford, another shoddy car. At least it's not a Chrysler or the bumpers would be falling off by now.
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I just got my first aviator
armymechanic, 06/23/2015
updated 07/07/2021
2003 Lincoln Aviator Premium AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was very surprised with its power and fuel mileage and I'm curious at how well it will tow a boat up and down steep hills because I'm considering getting a small 18' pontoon boat I'm wondering if it can muster it and Lincoln SUVs are the best and are really reliable and i just got my aviator but last year I had the privilege to own my very first Lincoln and I have always wanted an SUV and 4x4 and a Lincoln and I ended up knocking all out with one stone I had a 1999 navigator which was totaled out 9months later I got t-boned by a 21year old and now I have my aviator it's been a blessing from God to have an other Lincoln they are worth it and I walked away from rolling 3 times they are the best it's been a good vehicle very reliable I've had it almost 4 years now small minor complaints nothing big thank God October 11 2019 the engine blew up after 256k miles it was really reliable truck it lasted from 130k miles and died at 256k miles and 5 3/4 years
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Pure Excellence
Lindsey, 06/27/2006
2003 Lincoln Aviator Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This SUV is more than amazing. The luxury and capability is just awesome. It drives like a sports car and handles is so smooth and luxurious, I don't even want to complain about the gas mileage. It is not a commuter that is for sure. We just bought it and have been fighting over who gets to drive it everyday since. 50k Miles and drives better than the new Caddy DTS! Love it!
What's wrong with this Avaitor?
Pierrot, 10/02/2003
2003 Lincoln Aviator Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have 2250 miles on my 03 Avaitor and it went into the shop the day after delivery. It had a vibration on throughout the vehicle. It has been in the shop for twenty 20 days during the last 35 days. After replacement of many drivetrain parts and tires the dealer says that all Avaitors are like this according to Ford engineers.