2003 Lincoln Aviator Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,864miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 5% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,864 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In the Lincoln Aviator, a loud whining noise is coming from the rear end of the car. It appears to be a rear differential problem. In the front seat the noise is pretty loud but can be overcome by turning the radio up real loud. In the rear seats the noise is more intense. I have read many complaints about this problem. A simple search on edmunds, google, deja news, etc. Shows that this problem has been around a while and ford motor company refuses to correct the issue. The dealership says it is a known problem without a fix and that I should just live with the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10043477, filed 2003-10, 500 miles“The contact stated a whining noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving 55 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the sales/service dealer for repairs. The right rear axle and pinion were replaced as well as the c b shaft assembly and gear and pinion locking pin. This was the third time the rear end was replaced in a two year period. The manufacturer was notified and a technician was sent to inspect the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173643, filed 2006-11, 16,864 miles“Multiple failures in 2003 Lincoln Aviator. Difficulty turning , starting, jerk in steering wheel, vibration in tires, gear changer loose and ect. The consumer purchased the vehicle with 18 inch rims but ford requires 17 inch rims to be legal (oem) equipment. The consumer felt that this was maliciously dishonest sale of an automobile. …”
NHTSA complaint #10101993, filed 2004-11“Consumer states that dealer put aftermarket rims tires on vehicle. The vehicle experienced the following; difficulty turning the vehicle, heater bubbling making noises, difficulty starting the vehicle, jerking in the steering wheel, noise in the steering, noise in the heating/vent bubbling, pulsating in the steering wheel, vibration of the tires, the tire monitoring system had to be cut off reconnected and adjusted, the passenger front windows rattled, motor made loud noises when the vehicle accelerated, front end noises, rear hatch rattled and would shake, the wheels squealed and rubbed…”
NHTSA complaint #10094370, filed 2004-09Related service bulletins
- 10018064Oct 7, 2005Noise from rear wheel hub bearings.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Lincoln Aviator
55 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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