2004 Lincoln Aviator Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,375miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 9% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,375 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.
“I purchased this vehicle as a certified used vehicle. It had an extended warranty. Once it expired I've experienced every single complaint people have stated online about this vehicle. As of today (12/02/13) it still has only 74,000 miles on it and the latest problem is the transmission needs to be replaced but they don't know why. I am a stay at home mom and wear-and-tear on it is very minimal (grocery shopping, to and from school, etc.). I have never had so many problems on a so called luxury vehicle before! …”
NHTSA complaint #10554425, filed 2013-12, 72,614 miles“The plastic bracket that attaches the sun visors to the ceiling in my 2004 Lincoln Aviator have degraded and shattered with the visor falling out of the ceiling into my face as I was driving. The same cracks are apparent on the passenger side visor bracket but are holding at this time. This failure occurred in august '09 while on a trip to virginia. When I went to the local ford dealership for assistance I was advised that they had the same failure in another Aviator a few days earlier. They did not have the part or a new visor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362885, filed 2010-10, 57,350 miles“While the vehicle was parked, the driver heard a loud noise coming from the rear. The driver noticed that the rear window was broken. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the rear window glass needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10107507, filed 2005-01“This is a problem with all Lincoln aviators, and it only manifests in cold climates. In heat mode, cold (ambient) air is blown on the side windows and windshield. The colder it is outside, the colder this ambient air blowing into the vehicle is. This results in very warm air blowing at your feet and cold air blowing at your face. This results in a very uncomfortable passenger compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10066094, filed 2004-04“This vehicle was made for towing and was equipped with all the towing sockets and equipment for towing. Consumer was unable to tow the vehicle because the manufacturer didn't make a rear mirror extender for this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10065230, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10017876Apr 1, 2005Driver window initialization procedure. Driver window will not travel all the way down, or may bounce back when reaching it's upper travel limit.
- 10013303Jan 24, 2005Rear power window(s) inoperative.
- 10016832Jan 1, 2005Backglass difficult to close and an intermittent door ajar lamp.
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Lincoln Aviator
21 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Lincoln Aviator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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