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2024 Lincoln Aviator

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Aviator.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2024 Lincoln Aviator is a three-row midsize SUV equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 city, 24 highway, and 20 combined mpg, positioning it competitively within its class for efficiency among larger utility vehicles. Reliability data across the model's history spanning 2003 through the present reveals that the 2024 model year recorded the fewest owner complaints in the lineup's trajectory, with just five total compared to the 111 logged in the peak complaint year of 2003. The Aviator carries eight recalls for this model year, a figure that warrants continued monitoring alongside its notably improved complaint trajectory. For researchers evaluating longitudinal dependability trends, the 2024 Aviator represents a significant low point in reported issues, though the recall count indicates ongoing attention remains necessary on specific vehicle systems as reported by the manufacturer.

Model year202520242023202220212020200520042003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy17/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight4863 lb
Track (front / rear)66.5 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Aviator of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–6.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2020 Black Label Grand Touring PHEV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025Reserve II 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.20 sec400 hpAWD
2020Black Label Grand Touring PHEV 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 13.6-kWh5.00 sec13.60 sec494 hpAWD
2020Grand Touring PHEV 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 13.6-kWh5.40 sec13.80 sec494 hpAWD
2020Reserve 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.40 sec14.00 sec400 hpRWD
2020Reserve 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.40 sec14.10 sec400 hpAWD
2020Black Label 3.0L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.60 sec400 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Aviator sits at the favorable end of the current generation's federal record arc: complaints have fallen sharply from 98 in the 2020 launch year to just 5 in 2024, recalls have declined from 29 to 8, and TSBs have dropped from 311 to 50 — the lowest figures across all three metrics for the 2020–2025 run. The 2025 model year shows a notable reversal with 13 complaints, 14 recalls, and 121 TSBs, suggesting the 2024 vintage may represent a quality trough before a potential uptick. The 2024 complaint profile is minimal and scattered — two "Unknown Or Other," one "Structure," and two Electrical System entries — with zero crash or fire reports; the data does not specify root causes for any category. Investigations have been absent since 2022, and the 2024 recall count of eight is the second-lowest of the generation, well below the 2020 peak of 29. This pattern indicates the 2024 model benefits from three years of field-driven refinement. For a used buyer, the 2024 Aviator presents the cleanest federal record of the current generation to date.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
50
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Structure1
Electrical System1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V368000Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionReported 24/05/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the… Remedy: Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (APIM), free…

24V852000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 08/11/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing… Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 549022026-06-05Power TrainFor 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch…
SSM 548272026-05-14Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may require…
SSM 547742026-04-24EngineSome 2024-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an…
SSM 547202026-04-02Electrical SystemVarious 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Aviator have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Aviator get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.