2025 Lincoln Aviator Technical Service Bulletins

142 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11028830Feb 10, 2026Body and structure, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown, Electrical…. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition where the customer cannot start their vehicle. The vehicle may also exhibit a "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC), and no key fob works in the back up slot. The remote keyless entry (RKE) functionality will work to lock/unlock the vehicle.
• 11029654Feb 6, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system, Body and structure. "Quality improvements include: -Enables the Open on Approach feature on the vehicle"
• 11028798Feb 6, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. All 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles will have the Alexa Built-In feature removed from the vehicle in Q1 2026 due to the end of life of Amazon Alexa services in all Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience vehicles. Google Assistant will continue to be the default voice assistant in these vehicles. No additional actions should be taken in an attempt to restore Alexa Built-In…
• 11028801Feb 5, 2026Steering. This TSB supersedes TSB 25-2350 to update the Service Procedure, vehicles affected, and parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) * Reduced steering assist * Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U3008:1B and/or U3009:1B stored in the power steering…
• 11028316Jan 29, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system, Body and structure. "25C33 Recall Remedy: -Removes the global close feature toggle from the vehicle"
• 11027823Jan 26, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2024-2026 Nautilus, 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator and 2025 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a concern where during an inbound phone call using CarPlay®, the person in the vehicle cannot be heard. This may be due to the software in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). Replacement or reprogramming of the APIM will not resolve this condition.
• 11028300Jan 23, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage"
• 11027713Jan 17, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a blank screen for Google Maps or the absence of live traffic data. To correct this condition, refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00 > Diagnosis and Testing > Information and Entertainment System. The WSM has been updated with…
• 11028137Jan 5, 2026Electrical system, Brakes, Exterior lighting. "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false positive Diagnostic Trouble Code due to high sensitivity that may cause a hard brake pedal and some lamps in the cluster. Issue gets resolved in the next key cycle -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Electric brake boost staying active"
• 11027147Dec 18, 2025Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2025-2026 Aviator vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0103:00:80 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) when a diagnostic self-test is performed. This may be due to a software update delivered via over the air (OTA). If multiple DTCs are present due to other concerns, diagnose those prior to addressing U0103:00:80. If other DTCs are not present, clear DTC U0103:00:80 before following the…
• 11027109Dec 10, 2025Other or unknown. "25C33 Recall Remedy: -Removes the global close feature toggle from the center screen"
• 11026932Dec 8, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Customer Satisfaction Program 25N19 Certain 2024-2026 Model Year Corsair and Certain 2025-2026 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Vehicles Windshield Replacement
• 11026519Dec 6, 2025Electrical system. Some 2025 Navigator and 2025-2026 Aviator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module. This may be due to the software in the DSP. To determine if it is a software concern, remove the DSP fuse from the battery junction box (BCMC) (F40 for Aviator or F5 for Navigator). Inspect…
• 11025821Nov 25, 2025Steering. Some 2025 Aviator/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1110:56 and/or U3000:96 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) after programming the PSCM, or may display the following message in Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) when performing PSCM programmable module installation (PMI): <br /><br /> "It has been detected that a Model Year 2025 Steering…
• 11025490Nov 7, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) may have previously exhibited at least one of the following error messages in Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) while programming the audio digital signal processing module (DSP):<br /><br /> * "Procedure Unsuccessful - ReadDTCs DTCs present: U2101 (Control Module Configuration Incompatible)"<br /> * "Procedure Unsuccessful…
• 11024792Oct 24, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Enhanced LincolnWay connectivity"
• 11024526Oct 21, 2025Lane departure, Electrical system. Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the…
• 11024930Oct 15, 2025Other or unknown. Customer Satisfaction Program 25B52 Certain 2025 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Missing Audio Tile – Accessory Protocol Interface Module Software Update
• 11024268Oct 8, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions:  Poor speaker sound quality (static, pop, crackle) while using Bluetooth audio  Poor outbound phone call sound quality while using Bluetooth This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol interface module) software.
• 11024066Oct 5, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2025 Aviator vehicles may exhibit approach detection/welcome lighting inoperative. This may be due to the configuration of the BCM with RU5T-14C184-AGY software. To confirm a vehicle is equipped with a certain software level, review the software information by hovering over the "Diagnostics" tab in Professional Technician System (PTS) and selecting "Vehicle Software".
• 11024064Oct 5, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Some 2025 Aviator vehicles may exhibit a condition where the rear windows are locked when the child lock is off, and the rear windows are unlocked when the child lock is on. This may be due to the software in the BCM. To correct this condition, download and run the "BCM - Body Control Module (BCM) Software Update" application using the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For…
• 11023572Sep 29, 2025Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays an unexpected Watch the Road warning while using BlueCruise with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored related to the driver-assist systems. This may be due to the steering column tilt angle and/or driver seat position (height and backrest angle). Replacing components is not expected to resolve this…
• 11023550Sep 23, 2025Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a "Front Camera Fault Service Required" message appearing in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1001:31 setting in the image processing module A (IPMA). This may be due to a loose or partial connection at the front windshield camera, connector C9449 on Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility and C9128 on…
• 11023292Sep 18, 2025Electrical system. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience may exhibit a "Map Source Not Available" message on the instrument panel cluster display (IPC) when using Google Maps via Apple CarPlay®. Google Maps does not yet support displaying the navigation map on the IPC within the Apple CarPlay® environment and this is currently the expected behavior.
• 11023210Sep 11, 2025Lane departure, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Forward collision…. This article supersedes TSB 25-2372 to update the vehicle symptoms.
• 11023140Sep 10, 2025Other or unknown, Vehicle speed control, Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 25-2283 to add production cutoff dates. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions:  Inbound call cannot be heard  Wireless charger icon inaccurate  Auto hold, auto start-stop, and/or defrost button LED indicators inoperative This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software.
• 11022043Aug 21, 2025Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Introduces In-Vehicle Voice Feedback in Phoenix screen."
• 11021975Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. Inform customers this condition is considered normal operation and does not affect vehicle durability because the full rear view camera image can only be shown…
• 11021798Aug 8, 2025Other or unknown, Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 25-2294 to update the vehicle lines affected. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to software in the image processing module A (IPMA).
• 11021999Aug 2, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. "Quality improvements include: -Includes a recovery mechanism for memory data in the Telematics Control Unit"
• 11021327Jul 31, 2025Electrical system. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement may exhibit a random BLIS indicator illuminated in the exterior mirror with no vehicle or objects near the vehicle. This may be due to the radar signal echoing off the bumper cover and through the trailer hitch bar. **Additional information for model section** - Space White/Crystal White Metallic Exterior Paint (Paint Code A3)
• 11021358Jul 29, 2025Electrical system. Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4/Digital Experience may exhibit an unsuccessful telematics control unit module (TCU) software update or software activation during a universal serial bus (USB) update. This may be due to the vehicle connectivity setting being disabled.
• 11020998Jul 25, 2025Steering. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) * Reduced steering assist * Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U3008 and/or U3009 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) This may be due to the PSCM ground connections.
• 11020887Jul 15, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard reset, press and release the volume button on the center console 5 times within 7 seconds. Some vehicles with older level software may require the volume button to be pressed and held for at least 5 seconds. The Owners Manual is in…
• 11019896Jul 1, 2025Forward collision avoidance, Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to software in the image processing module A (IPMA).
• 11020060Jun 27, 2025Electrical system. Some 2025 Aviator/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 24 channel audio digital signal processing module (DSP) (minor feature code IDBBN) may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the DSP. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional…
• 11019889Jun 27, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 25-2157 to add a customer symptom. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions:  Inbound call cannot be heard  Wireless charger icon inaccurate  Auto hold, auto start-stop, and/or defrost button LED indicators inoperative This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol interface module) software.
• 11020165Jun 25, 2025Electrical system. Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to ensure Diagnostic Trouble Codes are being set correctly. -Prevents a network communication error that may cause an error message in the center screen
• 11020044Jun 25, 2025Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 Removal and Installation has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the A/C…
• 11019653Jun 12, 2025Fuel system, Vehicle speed control. 2025 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility non-hybrid vehicles built on or after 05-Mar-2025 and 2025 Aviator vehicles built on or after 24-Apr-2025 are no longer equipped with the passenger side underbody air deflector. The vehicle is not misbuilt. Do not submit a claim for this condition.
• 11019648Jun 11, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 12 channel DSP (minor feature code IDBAV for Nautilus or IDBBJ for Aviator) may exhibit a no audio/sound concern or programmable module installation (PMI) incomplete on a replacement DSP. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the…
• 11019496Jun 6, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard reset, press and release the volume button on the center console 5 times within 7 seconds. Some Nautilus vehicles with older level software, may require the volume button to be pressed and held for at least 5 seconds. The Owners Manual…
• 11019455Jun 3, 2025Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system, Visibility (wipers…. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). The image processing module A (IPMA) should not store these DTCs. This condition may be due to the software in the IPMA causing no communication on the network.
• 11018593May 28, 2025Electrical system. Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
• 11018521May 13, 2025Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03 has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the radiator assembly to perform a radiator flush.
• 11018238May 12, 2025Other or unknown. After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9, U35DA and/or U35DB if the secret authentication security keys are not aligned between the modules, a loss of communication is occurring between modules and/or a module is not responding.
• 11019015May 8, 2025Seats. Certain 2025 Model Year Aviator Reserve 200A Series Retail Ordered Vehicles - Rear Heated Seat Refund PROGRAM TERMS
• 11017398Apr 30, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2024-2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit a drive malfunction and/or suspension fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1041 and U2100 stored in the suspension control module A (SUMA). This may be due to the SUMA entering diagnostic service mode following suspension system diagnosis or repair. Clear DTCs using FDRS > "SUMA > Transport…
• 11017353Apr 29, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2025 Aviator vehicles built on or before 17-Feb-2025 may exhibit a harsh suspension feel and Drive Control Fault Service Required message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center with no applicable diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present in the vehicle dynamics control module (VDM). This may be due to the software in the VDM. To correct this condition, update the VDM software to the latest level…
• 11017158Apr 18, 2025Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Inbound call cannot be heard  Wireless charger icon inaccurate This may be Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Inbound call cannot be heard  Wireless charger icon inaccurate This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol…

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