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Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2026 Lincoln Aviator with NHTSA, and it has 6 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
4
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
6
on record
Fuel economy
21 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
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| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 21 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.