Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator has 15 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
15
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V693000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine and a 10 Speed Automatic...
19V575000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) cover may not be installed. ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | while moving in reverse, the vehicle automatic breaking system engages on and off giving a jerking m... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | On January 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM, the vehicle experienced unintended movement while in ... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | replaced 2 valve bodies, and now the CDF has an open statement bulletin on it, and I have to do an e... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission slipped and lost all power |
| Oct 31, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Upon starting the vehicle around 7p on Friday, 10/31/25, the following errors flooded the screen: Hi... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Axle shaft Seal no warning besides loud grinding noise. Electrical issues- causing speakers to not ... |
| Dec 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | FIRST THE ENGINE BROKE (CRITICAL DAMAGE) WAS REPLACED SECOND THE TURBOS WERE JAMMED, WEREREPLACED T... |
| May 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving down the road and all of a sudden multiple warnings come on the dash. They include : Service... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehi... |
| Dec 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Aug 12, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | While traveling on the freeway the transmission slipped out of gear. I appreciate it. I proceeded to... |
| Aug 10, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Without notice the transmission would downshift and lunge forward. So hard that it felt like we were... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My warning light stating a AWD malfunction has occurred has gone off 4 times, along with warnings fo... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle shifted into neutral while driving. Had to stop the vehicle in the median to put it back in ... |
| Jun 24, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER | MY VEHICLE HAS 4960 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AS IF I WAS DRIVING A STICK SHI... |