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Mine was happening with any low spped turns under 20MPH!
Any known TSB's?
Make : LINCOLN Model : AVIATOR Year : 2004
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Service Bulletin Num : 0566 Date of Bulletin: APR 01, 2005
NHTSA Item Number: 10017902
Component: STEERING
Summary:
LOW SPEED STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW-SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
If you study some of the other manufacturer's, their naming can be easily confused with anothers. Like my Lincoln LS, isn't far off from Lexus LS430. Volvo's S40 could be confused with Audi S4. Luckily Mazda added it's name to 3, if not it might be confused with BMW 3-series, which the 330, could be confused with Lexcus ES300, which grows to about 330 soon or possible 350, not to be confused with Infiniti G35, or MB's, G500, or E350 which is a jump away from Lexus by just one letter, the "S".
While Acura has 3 letters MDX, TSX, future RDX, similar to Cadillacs XLR, DTS, STS, CTS, etc. At least Saab has nomeclature which is a bit different than the above, 9-3, 9-5, where the 3-5 really means the "0"s the name originally had. Remember's Saturns, L-series, which at first was LS, which was a reversal of SL and luckily went to words...Vue, Ion, etc.
Ahhhh
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i'd want one too.
It's usually the dipstick tube next to the engine.
Steve, Host
I checked and you are correct. Which part of "take it to the dealer" didn't you understand?
I assume this is the same as the Lincoln LS tranny which is refilled just like a manual transmission through a fill plug. The procedure to set the proper fluid level isn't trivial. Why do you need to check it?
Let me start by saying that my wife LOVES this car, and I really like it also, but there is an issue that I am really upset about, and I am asking for owner's experiences...
Since somewhere around 12000 miles, my 2004 Aviator has what I call the "trembles". Very smooth while driving but has the jitters at idle.
I had it to the dealer before (OKC)and they said nothing could be done.
I refused to believe that, so I took it back again.
This time while the dealer had it, they replaced the front steering rack which was starting to make a little scraping noise, and ran many tests on the trembling while at idle syndrome.
Once again, the service manager, and also the regional service manager who just happened to be in the area, reiterated the same message. "Nothing can be done".
They say that all the Aviators do it, it's just a matter of time or mileage. That the motor actually develops the trembles because of increased tolerances inside the engine.
FACT or FICTION??
My service manager also told me that he has seen this symptom on MANY Fords, including a new Explorer that he was driving for a demo, and also the new Ford Freestyle.
He also said that until a few years ago, he worked for GM, and the problem with the "quivers" was much worse with those vehicles.
I am interested in hearing from anybody that their Aviator either has, or had the same jitters.
Thank you!
That's his job.
Have them check the engine compression. There is a known problem with that engine in the Aviators and the old Mustang Cobras with the cooling in one portion of the head. Too much heat causes the head to warp and/or the head gasket to go bad. Solution is a new head. Mine was replaced about a year ago and I'm having the same symptoms again. If it's the head again I'm going to ask for an extended warranty to cover the engine (at no extra charge) or I'm ditching it when the warranty expires.
Deal, how does the price of shipping sound?
Also, there have been an increase in road noise through the tires. I like the OEM tires, no complaints on them, but does any one have recommendations on other tires ? Has anyone tired a different size on the same rims?
thanks.
My Aviator has an annoying rough idle. I have noticed that sometimes when the idle RPM is around 600 the idle is smoother. Typically, the idle RPM is 500 and the car has a slight shake. I often notice the passanger seat is shaking without a doubt. I also notice that the rough idle is much worse when in Drive, as opposed to idling in Park/Neutral.
I also have been noticing squeeky, harsh steering. Exactly what I was experiencing in my Lincoln LS. Which makes sense, because I believe they share the same rack and pinion assembly. Very impressive for the Aviator, not as much for the LS. The fix in the LS was a friction modifier.
One last issue to share. I have an intermitent whining rear-end. This I know I will get the dealership to fix as soon as they agknowledge. They say it is not thier. They are partly correct, I haven't been noticing it in the cold NE wheather recently.
Oh, one more note. I learned the hard way. The valve stem caps are specially designed for the tire preassure monitoring system. Using incorrect replacements may cause the valve stem to fuse to the cap. I went to check the tire preassure and broke 3 of 4 stems in half with the cap still on. Dealership replaced for free. What a pleasent surprise.
I have had every problem with mine that has previously been listed on this forum. Currently the back hatch is waiting on replacement due to a split down the middle.
Anyone have the front end trembling that can't be solved by alignment or balancing?. Cups the ouside and inside of the tires. Just the latest nuisance. If I wouldn't take such a bath, it would be gone tomorrow.
Lincoln wants you to think of them in the same breath as Lexus, BMW, etc but their indifference to the customers is alarming. :lemon:
At high speed (75+ mph) the vehicle begins to shake/tremble. The steering wheel does not shake to bad (unlike an unbalanced tire). But the gas peddle (floor) begins to feel wierd from the shaking. The vehicle feels like it is about to disintegrate. I haven't brought this to the dealerships attention, but I don't expect much sympathy. At lower speeds the Aviator feels refined and smooth.
Let me know if you get anyone to listen. Thanks.
I will not settle for this and plan to take this as far as I can to let Ford absorb part of the loss.
Does the jet performance chip work on the 2003 model. :lemon:
Steve, Host