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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  LOVED IT! - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Jackie32391 - June 21 - 2:00 am

  Best car you would ever drive

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  Aviator flies high - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By RaMon - April 29 - 10:00 am

  After a couple of maiden voyage adjustments this car has performed at 100%. I get compliments from my generation (the 50+) club as well as from the younger crowd.

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  Love our Lincoln - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By dbennett - March 22 - 10:00 am

  We have gotten many positive comments about our vehicle and we love it. Most people think it is a Navigator unless they look at the name. It is an elegant but sporty ride.

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  Classy - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Max - February 27 - 10:46 pm

  this car is amazing, ive had it for about 6 months now, i bought it used. its a 2004 model. it is the most luxurious SUV on the market. ive driven in a range rover, and id take this over that. i think it is the best SUV you can buy. i have had no problems with the car, it has never had to go into the dealer in the time ive owned it. the interior is beautiful. the engine sounds amazing as well, when youre accelerating, it sounds like it has an aftermarket exhaust system. the thing handles like a sports car.

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  WOW AMERICAN IS BACK! LINCOLN AWESOME - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Tim Sare - October 7 - 2:00 am

  Absolutely unreal. I drove em all, this Aviator is awesome. I keep looking out the window into my driveway peeking at it, like a newborn. I am so happy to be driving American again. This is the type of build quality that will truly hurt European Imports. Hats off to Lincoln. Homerun!!!!

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  A true sport utility (emphasis on sport) - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By douglasbk - August 10 - 10:00 am

  Although the gas mileage is marginal, I am impressed with the Aviator. I have five growing children so a roomy third row was top priority. I didnt want a huge SUV, and the smaler competition had much less legroom. The interior look and the Aviators ride quality is certainly one of the best of all the competition. It truly feels like a luxury sports car and handles so well I am left wondering how they pulled it off. The design is beautiful, the V8 quick, and when I plant the pedal to the metal it sounds just like a Mustang Mach 1.

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  Step aside General Motors... - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Matt Lincoln Owner - March 9 - 10:00 am

  With 302 HP standard, the Aviator has an exhilarating power, confident looks, and exceptional performance.

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  Aviator Owners Review - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Tim - December 17 - 12:10 pm

  This has been the best vehicle Ive ever owned. Its reliability is outstanding. Its power and handling is on par with the BMW-X5, and its quieter. I now have 82,000 miles on the vehicle and it runs as well as it did when I bought it. The best way to describe it is its still tight. No rattles. No loose parts. No electrical gremlins. At 60,000 miles I used the Aviator to tow a small car from southern Calif. to Las Vegas. I was pulling approximately 3,600lb and it didnt break a sweat. I even averaged 17 mpg. I disagree with the comment about lacking refinement compared to European SUVs. The Aviator set a new standard for affordable luxury. I paid $10K less than a similarly equipped BMW!

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  Great SUV - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By vinny - November 8 - 10:53 pm

  I bought my 2003 Aviator new. The truck is quick and beautiful looking. I got it in the pearl white with the white leather. Not the best choice with kids but still looks good after 6 years. I did have two problems which the dealer fixed under the warranty .The idler pulley was giving off a whining noise. They replaced it and it fixed the problem . The second problem was a rough idle and it would come close to stalling. It was a vacuum leak that the dealer fixed with the warranty. I have 61,000 on it now and it has started to idle rough again but Im sure it is a simple fix . People who complain about the interior of this truck are crazy. It is very luxurious and comfortable.

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  Pure Excellence - 2003 Lincoln Aviator
  By Lindsey - September 28 - 6:20 am

  This SUV is more than amazing. The luxury and capability is just awesome. It drives like a sports car and handles is so smooth and luxurious, I dont even want to complain about the gas mileage. It is not a commuter that is for sure. We just bought it and have been fighting over who gets to drive it everyday since. 50k Miles and drives better than the new Caddy DTS! Love it!