How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln Aviator have?

The 2005 Lincoln Aviator has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Lincoln Aviator has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Lincoln Aviator?

Of 62 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2005 Lincoln Aviator Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Lincoln Aviator. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

STEERING

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

AIR BAGS

STRUCTURE

SUSPENSION

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHEELS

Total complaints62

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I was driving on a highway 55 mph when passenger rear toe link failed and I lost control of vehicle. I was able to pull over without crashing. Vehicle was repaired at garage nearby.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2020-10-20

“Driver side air bag deployed with no impact of any kind. Car was started and air bag deployed.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-01-22

“A 6 inch crack developed at rear center tailgate body panel made out of plastic below the rear window. There had been reports that the rear window could fall out and internal tailgate components could be damaged due to water entry from the crack. This appears to be a common problem from my research.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2020-01-09

“Rear plastic litigate applique broke off hitting a passenger car's windshield. The windshield cracked. This the third piece failure. The lincoln was traveling west on the dulles greenway.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-12-23

“While parked at the gas station getting ready to pump gas the rear window exploded, glass shattered everywhere, left hinge cracked and frame around liftgate bend and curled up. My rear liftgate has the same cracked as previously reported. I replaced the entire liftgate in 2011 & on the new…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-10-15

“Owner of 2005 lincoln aviator. I was not able to get the gear shift out of park. I had the aviator towed to a family member's automotive garage and was told that I will need to have the entire gear shift replaced. Upon doing some research, it seems that this is a very common problem in this year,…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-07-21

“I have the same cracking problem with the back gate which resulted in the breaking of hinges. Also a known defect in using defective parts in the engine such as timing chain cassettes and tensioner. Ford knew about the problem and issued an technical bulletin on it but never fixed the problem. The…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-05-06

“I have the same cracking problem with the back gate which resulted in the breaking of hinges. Also a known defect in using defective parts in the engine such as timing chain cassettes and tensioner. Ford knew about the problem and issued an technical bulletin on it but never fixed the problem. The…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-05-06