2004 Lincoln Aviator recalls and problems
No recalls and 81 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator.
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2004 Lincoln Aviator recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
MY SUV MISFIRES, SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEARS, STALLS AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS, ACCELERATES AT STOP LIGHTS. OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE AC IS TURNED ON, THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNK SOUND.
HIT A GUARDRAIL ON THE PARKWAY AND ONLY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.
BACKED UP VEHICLE STOPPED SHIFTED TRANSMISSION TO DRIVE PRESSED ACCELERATOR VEHICLE ROCKETED BACKWARD BECAUSE SHIFT CABLE DISLODGED FROM ATTACHMENT ON TRANSMISSION.
BATTERY KEEPS GETTING DRAINED, I HAVE HAVE HAD SIX NEW BATTERY'S WITHIN TWO YEARS. ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED.
SHIFTER DOES NOT COME OUT OF PARK WITHOUT TRYING MANY MANY TIMES BEFORE IT RELEASES.
Aviator model years compared
Across all years, the 2003 Aviator has the most complaints (111). All Lincoln Aviator years →
Questions
- Does the 2004 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lincoln Aviator?
- Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (21 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (15).
- How many 2004 Lincoln Aviator complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 81 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 12, 2019.