2025 Lincoln Aviator

Price Range: $59,295 - $87,395

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator provides good bang for the buck, with a powerful engine, a nicely appointed interior, and lots of included features, including a hands-free driving suite. As compelling as it is, however, pricier class leaders offer more refinement and finesse and more exotic luxury features.Read full review

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2025 Lincoln Aviator Review

Pros

Upscale design inside and out
Quick acceleration
Plenty of advanced features

Cons

Underwhelming real-world fuel economy
Subpar visibility out of the front and rear
Doesn't have an abundance of headroom
Overly soft handling saps driver confidence

What's new

Refreshed exterior and interior styling
Upgrades to Co-Pilot360 active safety suite
New infotainment system with 13.2-inch touchscreen
Part of the second Aviator generation introduced for 2020

Overview

Written by automotive expert Alex Nishimoto

8/20/2025

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator is the American luxury brand's midsize three-row SUV, slotting below the full-size Navigator. The Aviator seats up to seven people and is well suited for the highway thanks to a cushy ride and plentiful output from its turbocharged V6 engine. The Aviator receives a midcycle refresh for 2025, gaining updated looks and improved tech.

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Edmunds spotlight: All of the Aviator's changes for 2025

There's a lot to like about the refreshed 2025 Lincoln Aviator. For starters, the styling has been updated inside and out, though its look is still characteristically Lincoln. There's also a fresh infotainment system running on a new 13.2-inch touchscreen. The system features Google Maps-based onboard navigation, Google or Alexa voice assistant capability, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone integration. The next biggest change is the Co-Pilot360 2.1 suite of advanced driver aids, which makes many active safety features standard. It also brings Lincoln BlueCruise hands-free driving.

Competitors to consider

As a member of the crowded premium midsize three-row SUV class, the Aviator isn't lacking for competitors. Some rivals include the Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Cadillac XT6, Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Discovery. There are also midsizers to consider like the BMW X5 and Genesis GV80, which have available third rows. The MDX, Q7, X5 and GV80 will all be more engaging than the softer-sprung Aviator. For a complete breakdown of the Aviator's performance in multiple categories, check out our test team's Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

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6.4

out of 10

We drove the Lincoln Aviator on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

6.5/10

How does the Lincoln Aviator drive? The Aviator is quick in a straight line. While there's a slight delay when you ask it for power, the Aviator really gets going after that. In Edmunds' testing, our all-wheel-drive test vehicle accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 5.9 seconds.

Braking and handling are less exemplary. The brake pedal is overly soft, making smooth stops difficult to do consistently. The Aviator also feels big and wallowy when you're making turns and doesn't give you much confidence in its stability. But on the upside, the Aviator rides smoothly over the majority of bumps and cracks in the road.

The Aviator comes with an appealing number of standard advanced driving aids. These include a high-def 360-degree parking camera and the hands-free BlueCruise system. BlueCruise allows you to take your hands off the wheel on the highway when certain conditions are met. It's helpful in letting you relax a little, though we noticed in our testing that the system had occasional errors that would result in the driver needing to take back vehicle control. On the whole, though, the system drives much like a person would.

Comfort

6.6/10

How comfortable is the Lincoln Aviator? The Aviator is most comfortable for front passengers. There's plenty of legroom and headroom — even for tall people. The climate controls and auxiliary buttons like drive settings are clearly marked and easy to find. The available 30-way seats offer a silly number of adjustments, so there's a lot of fiddling and fussing until you find the right position. After a few days of driving, however, the seats are eminently comfortable.

There's sufficient room in the second row, but the hard seatbacks of the front seat limit usable knee room, and the sloping roofline reduces headroom for tall passengers. The third row has a low seat bottom and a tall floor; if you're able to fit an adult back there, it'll be with crunched knees and a deflated ego. That's to say nothing of the contortions they'll subject their body to just to get into and out of the back row.

No matter which row you're in, the climate system works pretty well (though we wish the seat coolers were more powerful for hot days), and wind and road noise is impressively subdued.

In-cabin tech

9/10

How’s the tech? The Aviator has a Google-based infotainment system that's pretty easy to use. A persistent column of buttons on the left side of the touchscreen displays high-level functions that include Home, Vehicle Settings, All Settings and Apple CarPlay. Our only real gripe is the inability to customize that column of buttons, but otherwise, the system is responsive and intuitive. Employing Google Maps as the default nav system means you're probably already used to using it on your phone, but the lack of onboard navigation means it relies on a data connection, which you might not always have in rural areas.

With eight USB ports, a charging pad and more, the Aviator is up to date when it comes to tech offerings.

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Storage & cargo

6.5/10

How’s storage and cargo? The Aviator has an edge over competitors for storage behind the third row. Space behind the second row is average, while a number of competitors offer more maximum cargo volume. Our Aviator test vehicle had the optional air suspension, which you can use to lower the ride height and make it easier to load cargo. Inside the cabin, all three rows offer a handful of useful storage options. Small-item storage is quite good, with a lot of concealable bins in the front row.

If you want to tow, the Aviator offers a solid 5,600 pounds of max towing capacity, but truck-based rivals offer more.

Value

6.7/10

Is the Lincoln Aviator a good value? The current-generation Aviator was one of the first Lincolns in the modern era to effectively hide its Ford roots. Even though the two vehicles share a platform, it doesn't look like anything like the Explorer on which it's based. The interior materials are a step above what you'll find in the Explorer, though they aren't quite as luxe as those in class leaders like the Mercedes-Benz GLE.

Unlike many of its competitors, the Aviator is pretty well equipped in its base form. It even includes Lincoln's BlueCruise hands-free driving system. And you can get the majority of the best features in the middle of the trim lineup, so you don't have to upgrade to the top-spec Black Label to get all the goodies.

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MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? The all-wheel-drive Aviator, which is what we tested, gets an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined in city/highway driving. In our hundreds of miles of testing, we averaged 17.5 mpg. A previous Aviator we tested also came up short, getting 16 mpg combined. Other three-row luxury SUVs typically do a few mpg better.

X factor

5/10

The Lincoln Aviator is understated but elegant; its design doesn't really make a lasting impression. It's a bit of a sleeper too. The turbocharged V6 under the hood is quite potent, especially for a standard engine. It's also elegant inside and loaded with tech but without the flash of liberally illuminated rivals like the Mercedes GLE. The Aviator might be the perfect vehicle for shoppers who want a luxury SUV that is competent but flies under the radar.

2025 Lincoln Aviator trim level differences

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator is a three-row midsize SUV available in three trim levels: Premiere, Reserve and Black Label. All three have a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (400 horsepower, 415 lb-ft of torque) mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. With the Premiere and Reserve trims, the SUV has standard rear-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available as an option. Black Label includes standard all-wheel drive. Equipment highlights for each trim level include:

Which Aviator trim does Edmunds recommend?

With all the new standard features thrown in for 2025, we think the base Premiere trim is the best value. It comes with the 13.2-inch touchscreen running Google Maps and BlueCruise hands-free adaptive cruise control, so you don't miss out on many tech features found on the Reserve and Black Label. If you want a little extra pampering, choose the Premiere II package for its 14-speaker audio system and upgraded head-up display.

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Reliability

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 8 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

8 recalls found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V484000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25C33
Manufactured from:: 2023-11-29 to 2025-06-06
Number of vehicles affected:: 23111
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Defect Consequence:: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C33.

Recall Number:: 25V407000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S66
Manufactured from:: 2018-10-19 to
Number of vehicles affected:: 132914
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.
Defect Consequence:: Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S66.

Recall Number:: 25V393000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S67
Number of vehicles affected:: 304662
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
Defect Consequence:: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 23, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.

Recall Number:: 25V316000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S43
Manufactured from:: 2025-04-01 to 2025-04-02
Number of vehicles affected:: 206
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
Defect Consequence:: A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.

Recall Number:: 25V164000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S19
Manufactured from:: 2024-11-27 to 2025-02-04
Number of vehicles affected:: 269
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Defect Consequence:: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Recall Number:: 25V020000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S03
Manufactured from:: 2024-09-17 to 2024-09-17
Number of vehicles affected:: 259
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
Defect Consequence:: An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.

Recall Number:: 24V852000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24C39
Manufactured from:: 2019-07-29 to 2024-09-13
Number of vehicles affected:: 27678
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Defect Consequence:: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Recall Number:: 24V801000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24C34
Manufactured from:: 2024-07-18 to 2024-07-26
Number of vehicles affected:: 391
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 6 years / 70,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: unlimited years / unlimited miles

Lincoln Aviator Owner Reviews

4.4

34 reviews

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4(9%)

3(12%)

2(3%)

1(6%)

Owner Reviews Summary

The overall sentiment for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator is mixed. Owners love the car's comfortable and luxurious feel, powerful engine, and stylish design, making it a joy to drive. However, many have faced issues with the car being in the shop frequently, noting problems like poor technology features, uncomfortable seats, and other reliability concerns. Some owners also report that certain features are inconsistent or not available, which can be frustrating for the price point.

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A great road vehicle

Chris Larson, 02/04/2023

2023 Lincoln Aviator Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

Exchanged our Volvo XC90 for a 2023 Aviator Reserve. Drives great on the highway…very quiet and comfortable and classy looks. Have only 3500 miles on it now but very happy with it to date. Now have almost 30k on this vehicle and no issues with it. Only had been in the dealership for routine oil changes. Love driving it on the highway.

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2025 Lincoln Aviator Features & Specs

Trim:

Premiere

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$59,295
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$226/month
Seating	6 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	19.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Aviator include:

Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Good
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Good
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Lincoln Aviator a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Aviator both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.4 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Aviator gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Aviator has 19.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Lincoln Aviator. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator:

Refreshed exterior and interior styling
Upgrades to Co-Pilot360 active safety suite
New infotainment system with 13.2-inch touchscreen
Part of the second Aviator generation introduced for 2020

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Is the Lincoln Aviator reliable?

To determine whether the Lincoln Aviator is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Aviator. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Aviator's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Lincoln Aviator a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Lincoln Aviator is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Aviator and gave it a 6.4 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Aviator gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Aviator is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Lincoln Aviator?

The least-expensive 2025 Lincoln Aviator is the 2025 Lincoln Aviator Premiere 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $59,295.

Other versions include:

Premiere 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $59,295
Premiere 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $61,795
Reserve 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $66,520
Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $69,020
Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $87,395

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What are the different models of Lincoln Aviator?

If you're interested in the Lincoln Aviator, the next question is, which Aviator model is right for you? Aviator variants include Premiere 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A), Premiere 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A), Reserve 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A), and Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A). For a full list of Aviator models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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