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#1881 of 1888 Contrils on steering wheel by hollingh Jul 17, 2009 (11:05 am)
the audio, cruise control, and fan etc buttons on the steering wheel stop working Replies to this message: akirby (Jul 17, 2009 12:46 pm)
#1882 of 1888 Re: Contrils on steering wheel [hollingh] by akirby Jul 17, 2009 (12:46 pm)
Replying to: hollingh (Jul 17, 2009 11:05 am) Clock spring.
#1883 of 1888 2003 Lincoln Aviator Problem by islandeyes123 Sep 11, 2009 (4:39 pm)
I have an 03 Aviator. It has 48,000 mi. I have had no problems with it until the last few days. It's hard to explain. The car feels sluggish. Like it has the emergency brake on while driving. The transmission seems to shift fine. It seems as though it's in a 4 wheel drive state all the time except I know it is all-wheel drive! Another way I can describe the feeling of driving it is this. It's like driving on ridged pavement before they put on the topcoat. It's loud too. I called the dealership and explained my problem. They said it could be the "bearings"? Can anyone chime in? Overall, I have loved my aviator and plan on keeping it.Unfortunately, I didn't buy an extended warranty. My only complaint is that the front seats are uncomfortable on long drives. I love the way it handles only not right now! Replies to this message: akirby (Sep 12, 2009 4:20 am)
#1884 of 1888 Re: 2003 Lincoln Aviator Problem [islandeyes123] by akirby Sep 12, 2009 (4:20 am)
Replying to: islandeyes123 (Sep 11, 2009 4:39 pm) If it's making noise I'd check the wheel bearings.
#1885 of 1888 How to install 3.5MM aux in to 2005 aviator by goducks3 Nov 27, 2009 (10:28 pm)
I want to plug my sirous radio directly using the 3.5MM jack but it doesnt have an aux input. I have the 6 disc cd changer (non navigation). whats the best way to DIY? Replies to this message: akirby (Nov 28, 2009 6:35 am)
#1886 of 1888 Re: How to install 3.5MM aux in to 2005 aviator [goducks3] by akirby Nov 28, 2009 (6:35 am)
Replying to: goducks3 (Nov 27, 2009 10:28 pm) PIE
#1887 of 1888 2003 Lincoln Aviator - Serious Engine Problems by mmw67 Nov 30, 2009 (6:06 pm)
I have an '03 Aviator with 65,000 miles on it. The car has been idling rough for 3+ years now. I first reported this during the factory warranty period (symptom documented by dealer, but not fixed). Problem was, the dealer was unable to pull codes. So years later, with same symptoms, the 'check engine' light comes on, and reports bad cylinder heads... Confirmed by another dealer after compression/leak-down tests. Worst part is, the car is not driveable as it has began to go into shut-down/limp mode.   To make a long story short, both heads need replacing at a cost of $6,000 to $7,000 for parts/labor. I called Ford customer support and explained my story... they say "sorry pal, you are hosed... warranty expired..." and refused to provide any assistance or suggestions. Obviously, they aren't interested in spending more of the Government's bailout money on keeping loyal Ford customers (I also purchased 4 new Ford vehicles for my company).   Besides doing the fix or replacing the motor (cost is about the same), does anyone have any suggestions? Replies to this message: akirby (Nov 30, 2009 9:30 pm)
#1888 of 1888 Re: 2003 Lincoln Aviator - Serious Engine Problems [mmw67] by akirby Nov 30, 2009 (9:30 pm)
Replying to: mmw67 (Nov 30, 2009 6:06 pm) There is a reason they stopped making them. I had my head replaced under warranty then traded it for an Edge right after the warranty expired.   Look at it from Ford's standpoint - if the original dealer didn't diagnose it correctly the first time then there is no way for Ford to know if there was a problem initially. All it took was a compression test which I assume they did the first time. If they fixed every problem after the warranty period they might as well just give out a lifetime warranty (and add several thousand to the cost of every vehicle).   And in case you haven't been paying attention, Ford didn't take any bailout money.

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