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782 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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Replying to: cabobound (Jun 16, 2009 3:54 pm)  yahoo.com.
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Replying to: jorie_4 (Jun 16, 2009 6:14 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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I have a 2004 Aviator and when I brake the brakes shutter. I figured it just needs new brakes, but I want to make sure I don't get ripped off, so around how much should this cost? Or does anyone think it sounds like another problem? THanks for any help or suggestions.
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Replying to: chuggz_beerz (Jun 03, 2008 10:00 pm) Unfortunately my gearkno already came loose and have tried to put it back one but have no success. any tips? 
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I am looking at a 2k3 Aviator as a 2nd car. One thing the owner has disclosed is a 7 valve he says sticks sometimes. Any idea what it would cost to repair? He is only asking 5300 USD for the truck. It has 130K but the engine was rebuilt at 85K miles. Tranny has also been rebuilt at 40K miles. Thoughts? |
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Hitdog042, It sounds like you are having a good deal but from my personal experience, I will say stay away from an aviator as far as possible....what is luxury if its not drivable? Not that i know much about the 7valve issue, but one thing I know for sure is that, an aviator with over 100k miles will have other major issues you will be worrying about soon. I bought mine 2 days ago and its the worst decision I have ever made in my life. The gear knob is completely out..., I just realized the gear lift mechanism is made out of plastic....do some more research before you make a decision because there are probably other things the owner know about the vehicle which you will not find out until about a week after purchase. Good luck
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Replying to: alberti (Jul 19, 2009 12:53 pm)
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Replying to: waaman (Jul 19, 2009 1:52 pm) No, they don't. But this particular engine does have a design problem that can require the head to be replaced - that's probably what happened here. Mine was done under warranty at 30K. This problem is unique to the 4.6L 4V heads - won't affect any other vehicles. There are plenty of recurring problems on the Aviators. If you're willing to chance some frequent and possibly large repairs down the road in exchange for a low purchase price - go for it. But you were warned.
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Replying to: akirby (Jul 20, 2009 5:12 am) And yes, I have had the stuck shift problem, the fan problem and all the other problems that you have read about here. Loved the Aviator but I have abandoned the company... Ford... as they abandoned me.... and yes I probably tell 10 people a week to stay away from Ford. The $5500 engine rebuild probably will cost Ford several million dollars in lost business from me and my extended social network. 
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Replying to: bostoncigar (Jul 20, 2009 8:29 am) The Aviator was a piece of crap - no argument there. And that's why they cancelled it. But that has nothing to do with the other Ford products. |
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