The 2003 Lincoln Aviator has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission shifter cable that can slip out of its bracket, causing the gear indicator to show the wrong position, including a false indication of Park.
When the indicator reads Park but the transmission is not actually in gear, the vehicle can roll away after the driver exits. The remaining recall involves the daytime running lights, which can shut off entirely when either turn signal is activated, reducing the vehicle's visibility to other drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
Both daytime running lights turn off when you activate either turn signal.
What the fix does
Dealer replaces the daytime running light module and rewires the system to use fog lamps instead of high beams.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The transmission shifter cable can slip out of its bracket, causing the gear indicator to show the wrong gear, including the park position.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a strap on the shifter cable adjuster to keep the cable from slipping out of the bracket.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission shift cable can slip out of its bracket, potentially affecting gear shifting.
What the fix does
A strap will be added to the shift cable adjuster to secure the cable in place.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
