Overview & Reviews
Lincoln changes the name of the Aviator's high-line trim level from Premium to Ultimate. More substantive improvements include the addition of Roll Stability Control to the optional AdvanceTrac stability system to ward off rollover incidents during panic maneuvers. The previously optional tire-pressure monitoring system is now standard. Additionally, dealer-installed Sirius Satellite Radio is available on Ultimate and Luxury models equipped with the optional Audiophile stereo.
- Interior lacks the rock solid build quality of equivalently priced luxury SUVs, engine noise intrusive at high rpm.
User Reviews:
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UNHAPPY WITH 2004 AVIATOR - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By odalys - January 5 - 3:46 pmIve had the car for almost 6 yrs. This is the 3rd time that the applique on the back of car has cracked. Also, my extended warranty just expired. Now car is at dealer with oil leak and thermostat problem. In the past had to have transmission repaired, the driving gear fixed. Air conditioner problems. Not happy right now. Third row is useless. Small space. Also when third row up, now trunk space. Have 3 kids so its a problem, because not roomy.
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Climate Control Issues - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By TooBad - November 8 - 2:00 amReally like the vehicle, but the 2004 seems to have a fundamental design flaw in the climate control that allows frigid air to flow from the side window demisters. Temperature difference from demisters to floor exceeds 60 degrees, causing the vehicle to be unable to control thermal comfort for the passengers and driver. Really a shame as it is a great truck in all other respects. Factory denies the issue, but it has been verified as a problem in cold climates on all 2004 vehicles tested by the dealer.
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Why did I buy a Linclon? Why? - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By Jack Melvin - October 29 - 10:00 amRight now I have this Linclon stinkyator, a Honda CRV, and a Subaru Outback. the Honda CRV is 5 years old with 120,000 miles on it and had no problems. The Subaru Outback is 8 years old with 155,000 miles with no problems and tgis 7 month old Linclon with 5,000 ,miles has been in the shop twice. This car doesnt handle well and has the worst gas millalige ever.
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Great SUV untill the warranty expires! - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By DBachman - August 24 - 3:30 amI loved this SUV in the beginning. It has tons of power and a smooth ride, but the reliability is terrible. Now that the warranty has expired and I have to spend a couple thousand a year on maintenance I am looking to trade.
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A few mechanical problems in first year - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By ac_in_cv - December 3 - 10:00 amIve had my Aviator for a little more than six months. Its making a wind whistle at high speed and the gas door has caused a crease in the side panel. Its a beautiful car, but not economical. 14.5 mpg most of the time. Had a fuel line problem which the dealer fixed in a weeks time. Does not inspire confidence w/reliability.
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known problems with drive train - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By spdrcrgo - October 19 - 2:00 amvehicle performance and utility are adequate, however the rear axle whine that seems to be standard with the vehicle prompted me to lemon law my 1st one (a 2003)ford exchanged it for a 2004 model after apprx. 1100 miles the same problem whine developed. im looking to trade this one in for a quality suv within 6 mos.
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Brake gear shift release - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By mrcatpr - December 4 - 3:43 amI have problem with brake gear shift release and is too expensive to correct this problem.
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Too bad 2 - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By toobad2 - February 18 - 10:00 amNice vehicle, but multiple small problems which have taken several visits per problem to resolve. In cold climate, the climate control system is horrendous. When heating, blows cold air on side windows and windshield and very warm air at feet. Makes for very uncomfortable passenger compartment, and also difficult to keep windows defrosted. This results in safety concern. Lincoln says this is "normal" and "within spec". Customer service after the sale is horrible, and dont expect anything when you call the Customer Service Center. Too bad for such an expensive vehicle.
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ENGINE TROUBLE ALREADY - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By WINTERS - January 17 - 10:00 amI have owned my Aviator for nearly six months and have taken it to the shop four times. When I bought it there was black glue on the headliner, it was replaced but now I am stuck with fingerprints all over it. The rainguards were installed improperly, they replaced them now they are falling off again. Now the vehicle is in the shop because it overheated to the point that I couldnt drive it and I was stranded by the side of the highway. For the price that I paid for the vehicle none of these problems should have happened in the first six months of ownership. Very unhappy.
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Disappointed Del - 2004 Lincoln Aviator
By Disappointed Del - September 7 - 12:50 amI am so disappointed in my 2004 Lincoln Aviator. I really wanted a Lincoln Navigator and when I went on the lot and saw the Aviator, I thought I was getting a deal. My warranty ended last year, 4 years came first and 56,000 miles at this point and I have a burnt valve inside the head. $3,000 is the estimated price quote to repair this problem. I have had nice luxury cars all my life and this is my first and last Lincoln. I am so disappointed. I have a 1995 Nissan Maxima with 160,000 miles no problem, I have had a Honda with 200,000 miles and no problems. My first car was a Hyundai and I had a 100,000 + miles and no problems. I think Ill stick with foreign cars in the future.
