2021 Lincoln Aviator Phev problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Tires (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (11)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2025-10-07 · SSM 54275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2023 explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0l ecoboost engine, 2021-2023 aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0l ecoboost or 3.0l plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (phev) engine, 2021-2023 edge/nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.7l ecoboost, 2021-2024 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7l ecoboos
Electrical System 2024-03-20 · TSB 24-2082 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 24-2069 to update the vehicles affected. some 2020-2023 aviator 3.0l plug-in hybrid electric (phev) vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p084b stored in the
Electrical System 2024-03-12 · TSB 24-2069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020-2023 explorer/aviator 3.0l plug-in hybrid electric (phev) vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p084b stored in the powertrain control module (pcm). this may be due to the sof
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2024-02-09 · SSM 52244 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2023 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5l powerboost hybrid engine, 2020-2023 explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3l hybrid engine and 2020-2023 aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0l hybrid engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0a1e stored
Electrical System 2024-01-23 · SSM 52196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020-2022 aviator and 2021-2022 corsair hybrid vehicles built on or before 01-apr-2022 may exhibit charging concerns with the lincoln dual-voltage charging cord (turbocord). this style of charging cord can be indentified by one of the 220v prongs positioned sideways. if the vehicle charges prop
Electrical System 2023-05-22 · SSM 51650 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2020-2023 explorer/aviator/police interceptor utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit a charging system warning in the message center and/or illuminated battery lamp with dtc b11d9 present in the body control module (bcm). refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 414-01, pinpoint test c for diagnosis and
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What owners report
2026-09-23 · Power Train · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 lincoln aviator. the contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 mph in the left lane, the rear end locked up, and the vehicle fishtailed before coming to a complete stop between the left lane and the shoulder of the roadway. the driver attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle w…”
2026-06-08 · Suspension · 117,353 mi“the contact owns a 2021 lincoln aviator phev. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with left and right lower control arm and right knuckle failures. the contact wa…”
2023-05-10 · Tires“front passenger tire reporting normal pressure blew out the sidewalk while driving 50th on dry pavement. rim shows no damage. tires hardly worn.…”
2022-01-23 · Power Train“vehicle exhibits strong vibrations when certain speeds are reached. the driveshaft has been replaced three times and continues to vibrate.…”
2022-01-16 · Back Over Prevention“the rear view camera (entire screen) constantly turns on and off when reversing the vehicle. it has been inspected several times with no resolve. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.