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2025 Lincoln Aviator Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
28%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator, 28% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Multiple loss of power, misfires, rough running and abnormal shifting. These events have put my family and I at risk as well as posing a significant risk to other drivers sharing the road due to the sudden loss of power while on the highway. Lincoln is dismissive and not taking this seriously. The problem continues and it is currently in the shop for the 4th time”

NHTSA complaint #11764477, filed 2026-09

“This has now occurred on 2021 Lincoln Aviator and then Mark McLarty Ford Lincoln tricked me into buying a second Lincoln 2025 Aviator claiming the problem was a one-off incident. Our 2021 was traded for new 2025 Aviator and both have the exact problem, and we have since learned this affects another Ford Lincoln Models including Ford Explorer 2024. Both our 2021 and 2025 Lincoln Aviators have extreme water leaking into the cabin and onto the electrical controls and displays. …”

NHTSA complaint #11764304, filed 2026-09

“We have been experiencing multiple electrical and mechanical issues with our brand new 2025 Lincoln Aviator since we bought it approximately 4 months ago. The car frequently fails to start, with at least ten or more instances of this problem. We have taken it to the dealership two or three times, but despite their claims that the issue has been fixed, the problem recurs within a week or two from picking the car up from the dealer. There was a time when the car has shut off while stopped at a traffic light, and when the light turns green, it won’t restart. …”

NHTSA complaint #11644862, filed 2025-02

“on 7/27/25 while driving on a residential street the car behaved extremely erratically and was attempting engage the brakes resulting in an uncontrollable driving condition. Brakes were engaging automatically and dashboard showed fault messages including Antilock brake fault and pre-collision assist not available. Contacted Lincoln customer support and they arranged for a tow to the dealership and rental car. Dealership stated updates to system resolved the issue. Seems to be running fine now. …”

NHTSA complaint #11677763, filed 2025-08

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025528%
2024229%
2023729%
2022918%
20211230%
20203935%
200512%
2004810%
200387%

Other parts of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator

Brakes
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 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