The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH in the left lane, the rear end locked up, and the vehicle fishtailed before coming to a complete stop between the left lane and the shoulder of the roadway. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a rear power train failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The worst 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 2021-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine, 2021-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2069 to update the vehicles affected
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control...
- Charging concerns with the Lincoln dual-voltage charging cord (TurboCord)
- 2020-2023
- Concern where the EV power flow does not display in the center display screen
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (Wrench) indicator and/or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with...
- Certain 2020
- Low battery warning message displayed in the message center with diagnostic trouble code B11D9 present in...
What 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower control arm and right knuckle failures. The contact was informed that the left and right lower control arms and the right knuckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with driver's side upper knuckle and left control arm failures. The mechanic related the failures to an unknown recall and referred the contact to the dealer for repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the lower control arms had failed due to the driver's side knuckle failure. The Lincoln manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the Ford manufacturer. The failure mileage was 117,353.
Front passenger tire reporting normal pressure blew out the sidewalk while driving 50th on dry pavement. Rim shows no damage. Tires hardly worn.
Vehicle exhibits strong vibrations when certain speeds are reached. The driveshaft has been replaced three times and continues to vibrate.
The Rear View Camera (entire screen) constantly turns on and off when reversing the vehicle. It has been inspected several times with no resolve.
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Questions about the 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV
Is the 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV, fewer than a typical Aviator PHEV model year.
What is the 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV year score?
The 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV scores 86 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lincoln Aviator PHEV: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV have?
No recalls on record.
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