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2004 Lincoln Aviator Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 81 total for the year
Median mileage
52,670miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,670 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.

“The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Aviator. While driving 50 MPH, the passenger side front tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle swerved into the left lane and almost collided with a trailer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who discovered a metal shaving on the tire. In addition, the lug nuts failed and were the wrong size. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 25,339. Updated 07/23/07”

NHTSA complaint #10193469, filed 2007-06, 25,339 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Aviator. While the contact was driving approximately 55 MPH smoke circulated through the vents inside of the vehicle; and the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The contact stated the smoke originated from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician advised that the front end differential had deteriorated. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. After the service repair the vehicle was test driven and the failure recurred. The technician performed further diagnosis and repaired the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10339762, filed 2010-06, 80,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200422%
200355%

Other parts of the 2004 Lincoln Aviator

Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Engine cooling
15 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology