Is the 2003 LINCOLN Aviator safe to drive?

The 2003 LINCOLN Aviator has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 02V313000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

What Happened

The transmission shift cable in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your automatic transmission shift gears smoothly. It connects to a bracket that keeps it in place, but in some cases, this bracket can come loose.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, the gear indicator on your dashboard might not show the correct gear you're in, which could confuse you and increase the risk of an accident, especially when you're merging or changing lanes.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will add a strap to the shift cable to keep it securely in place, and this repair is free. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to get your vehicle fixed.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V313000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 02V313000

What This Recall Means

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?