2005 Lincoln Aviator body problems

Filed Jul 10, 2020 · Body · CA

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.

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · Body · 66,300 miles · MD

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.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Body · 133,400 miles · NY

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 liftgate the same crack came back

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Body, Engine · MN

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 mechanic told me he repaired this very frequently for this engine

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Body · 36,000 miles · FL

When purchased used 2 yrs old [xxx], I noticed a crack in the middle of the liftgate. I have owned this vehicle for almost 7yrs and have taken very good care of it, but I now have 3 cracks in the liftgate. It seems to be very thin across the bottom of the back window and every time you open and close the window, it puts stress across the bottom of it. This should be a recall because there are a lot of other owners with the same problem and obviously this is a defect!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr updated 4/19/2016

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Body · 110,000 miles · NY

I noticed a crack on the back panel of my tailgate. There was no accident or incident and since then I have noticed at least 3 other cars in my small town with the same defect. I have written to ford and gotten no response. From what I have seen on the internet, this is not an isolated problem. I feel that ford/lincoln should recall the affected models of car (including ford explorers) and make these repairs. The mechanism that keeps my tailgate window closed and locked is also broken and I think it is directly related to the crack in the tailgate. This compromises our safety in the car by making the car unable to be locked properly. Someone could easily get into the car from the tailgate and steal anything in the car, steal the car itself, and pose an immediate threat to our personal safety.

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Body · MA

I purchased a 2005 lincoln aviator brand new. I have the same problem as many others with the crack. Told ford lincoln mercury about it the first cold season for the car, 2005/2006. Although I heard and saw several other complaints for the same issue ford has done nothing. Now the gate won?t close, the window won?t close because the mechanism has corroded allowing it to open on its own. There is no security with the vehicle now and this is extremely dangerous! Even better my glass company ordered replacement 07/31/2014 and I still have not seen it. I spoke with [xxx], and their supervisor at ford customer care relations who was of no help. They can't answer when the glass will come in. They give dates it may be available but will not guaranty. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Body · GA

The lift gate on my 2005 lincoln aviator cracked just above the emblem from the read glass down to the emblem. The gate was not open or been hit. Just woke up one morning and the crack was there. I have notice while driving around there are several other lincoln aviators that have the same crack.

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Body · 70,000 miles · OH

One morning I noticed that a crack had appeared on the back of my vehicle on the lift gate right by the lincoln emblem. I called and spoke to the dealership and they advised me it was a common occurrence that happens for no reason on lincoln aviators of certain years. Now all of a sudden the lift gate hinge on the right side has slightly shifted and I have not even opened it in months. This I was notified is also another common defect on these vehicles! I literally am scared to even open the back lift gate now and nothing has happened to cause either of these issues.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Body · 80,000 miles · MI

The lift gate cracked right down the center for no apparent reason. One second the vehicle was fine, the next second, the entire lift gate frame split in two. See thousands of reports of it on google but wondering why there is no recall?