Overview & Reviews

With the Aviator, Lincoln has thrown its hat into the midsize luxury sport-ute ring. It looks like a three-quarter scale Navigator, seats seven and is powered by a strong V8.

• Secure and capable handling dynamics, plenty of luxury accoutrements, highly configurable interior.

• Lacks refinement when compared to some European luxury SUVs.

User Reviews:

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  5 years and still loving it - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Cory - August 24 - 8:36 pm

  Probably one of the best vehicles Ive ever owned. I have driven this 03 for five years now with no serious problems. Has plenty of horsepower and has handled well in all weather conditions. A few small maintenance issues such as a faulty door or lift gate sensor that has the vehicle thinking a door is open (dome light stays on) and a reverse sensor is out. Ive owned foreign vehicles that have had less maintenance visits to the dealership but none of them have matched the comfort, styling and overall driving experience. Would like to see better gas mileage but what do you expect for an AWD SUV?

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  A few questions, but love it.... - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By dot - July 18 - 7:23 am

  I got this after having a Blazer and I love it to death... It is gorgeous. It had a lot of miles when I bought it and has never been back for service. I have had some problems w/ the car saying that door is ajar and then the light stays on. Causing the battery to go dead Also the hub caps are peeling apart. Cant find replacements anywhere.

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  nice car - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Leonard Delarue - April 5 - 10:00 am

  this car has a great ride and handles somewhat like a sport car. i love the looks of the car (its the option white that cost an additional $400) and other people must also like the looks also because it turns a lot of heads. there is some slight road noise inside the cabin.

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  Impressice! - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Kalibr - October 3 - 2:00 am

  We literally looked at and test drove all the SUVs in this luxury mid-size catagory, including the new Lexus GX470 and we feel the Aviator beat the competition. Were extremely impressed with the Aviators performance, styling and even pricing.

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  2003 Aviator - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By gary rogers - January 3 - 11:36 am

  Great motor, good towing, gets a lot of looks, very functional, good people vehicle

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  Extremely Poor Reliability - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Rsmith - October 16 - 2:26 pm

  Enjoy the vehicle, plenty of power, comfort and overall utility. However, with only 75,000 miles, the following maintenance issues have developed. On three wheels the bearing failed,$1,600, the number eight cylinder is bad, requiring over $4,000 in repairs, transmission failed, over $3,000 repair, driver side window motor failed, $350 in repair, back window hatch cracked, and now the shift lever is bad. The dealer did not treat me as a valued customer, but tried to gouge me and stated that I should get rid of the vehicle. This is by far the most unreliable vehicle that I have ever owned. Wil never purchase another Lincoln or so called American car.

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  little problems - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By pam - October 5 - 11:30 am

  I bought my aviator used it had 22,000 miles. I love it. No big problems. Replaced a coil after 106,000 miles. The dash board lights some times go on & off, but easy to deal with.

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  Tired of Fighting - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By tired owner - August 10 - 10:00 am

  I do alot of driving-23,000 miles in 8 months!I owned a Navigator before this Aviator and loved it. Since 2000 miles, it shimmies at 75mph.Theyve replaced tires, rotored brakes and cant seem to fix it. The drivers seat moves and they say its normal after replacing the seat and track! Im tired of fighting to get a quality SUV for my money! I have not gotten anyone to help - even at Customer Relations Headquarters!

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  About My Lincoln - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By womenofgod - September 8 - 10:00 am

  It is the first Lincoln I have ever owned. This SUV rides like a limo and doesnt even seem like a truck.

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  Love it - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Kevin Lewis - January 1 - 10:00 am

  After owning a 1995 Explorer, weve found the Aviator to be a big step up in ride and comfort. Other than the meager gas mileage, I would definitely buy the Aviator again.