Lincoln Aviator#Second generation (2020–)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = Lincoln Aviator.jpg

| caption =

| production = 2002–2005

| model_years = 2003–2005

| assembly = United States: Hazelwood, Missouri (St. Louis Assembly)

| platform =

| related = {{unbulleted list

| Ford Explorer

| Ford Explorer Sport Trac

| Mercury Mountaineer

}}

| engine = 4.6 L Modular V8 (gasoline)

| powerout = {{convert|225|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}}

| transmission = 5-speed 5R55S overdrive automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|113.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| length = {{convert|4910|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1877|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1826|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| successor = {{unbulleted list

| Lincoln MKX (2006–2018)

| Lincoln MKT (2010–2019)

| Mercury Mountaineer

}}

| model_code = UN152

}}

The Aviator was launched for the 2003 model year with three-row six-passenger seating configuration and optional second row bucket seats with center console or second-row bench seating (at no cost).

Along with the choice of four-wheel drive (4WD) configuration and towing packages, the Aviator was offered with optional heated/cooled front bucket seats, xenon (HID) headlights, 17-inch chrome wheels, and a DVD-based navigation system. These options were late availability in 2003 on the premium model and 2004 (Ultimate), 2005 (Elite). The Aviator was equipped with dual front/side airbags, side-curtain airbags, stability and traction control.

Sharing its chassis with the third-generation Explorer, the Aviator is derived from the body-on-frame Ford U1 platform. Sharing its {{convert|113.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} wheelbase with the Explorer/Mountaineer, the Aviator is fitted with four-wheel independent suspension.

A standard towing package was fitted to all 4WD Aviators with a heavy-duty towing package optional on either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or 4WD models.

In place of the SOHC two-valve version of the 4.6 L Modular V8 shared with the Explorer/Mountaineer and other Ford trucks, the Aviator was fitted with the DOHC four-valve version of the engine, shared with the Mustang Mach 1 and Marauder.

Producing {{convert|225|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} and {{convert|407|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque, the DOHC V8 engine in the Aviator came with two more horsepower than the 5.4-L V8 in the Navigator (though with {{convert|75|Nm|abbr=on}} less of torque). As with the Explorer/Mountaineer, rear-wheel drive was standard, with Lincoln offering all-wheel drive as an option; all versions were equipped with a five-speed 5R55S overdrive automatic

transmission.

The Aviator derived its body construction from the third-generation Explorer, sharing its body structure, doors, and roofline with both model lines. The Aviator adopts a number of styling cues from the second-generation Navigator, with visually similar front and rear stayling, lower door panels/running boards, grilles, and headlamps, and license-plate surrounds. Styled similar to later-1960s Lincolns, the rectangular-designed instrument panel featured an instrument cluster with electroluminescent gauges and needles. The Aviator received model-specific seats and leather, with American walnut wood trim on the doors and steering wheel.

At its 2002 launch, the Aviator was offered in Luxury base trim and Premium trim level. For 2004, the Premium trim was renamed Ultimate.. For 2005, the Luxury trim became the sole offering, with previous content remaining available as stand-alone options, including a rear-seat DVD player. An Elite option package was offered, which bundled all features of the Premium/Ultimate trims; the package offered a DVD-based navigation system.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' 1903 flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and the 100th anniversary of Ford Motor Company, Lincoln offered a "Kitty Hawk" limited edition of the Aviator; it was the official vehicle of the 2003 EAA Countdown to Kitty Hawk. Along with special Kitty Hawk badging and trim, the limited-edition featured mink zebrano wood trim, argent painted and chrome grille, and a rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tip, chrome wheels, xenon (HID) headlamps, black premium leather heated/cooled seats with Kitty Hawk logo embossed on front seatbacks, black carpet floor mats with stitched Kitty Hawk logo, available only in black exterior color.{{cite web| url = http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lincoln-aviator-kitty-hawk-edition-celebrates-100-years-of-flight-74706312.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082200/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lincoln-aviator-kitty-hawk-edition-celebrates-100-years-of-flight-74706312.html| archive-date = 2014-10-06| title = Lincoln Aviator Kitty Hawk Edition Celebrates 100 Years of Flight -- re> WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --}}

Lincoln played up the similarity to the Navigator full-size SUV with magazine ads that read, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Especially when it's yourself you're imitating." The Aviator was met with relatively positive press coverage.[http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/1864/lincoln-aviator.html "Lincoln's derailed gravy train hitches to another car."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929095647/http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/1864/lincoln-aviator.html|date=2007-09-29}} Car and Driver, December 2002.

While the Aviator's styling borrowed cues from its big brother, the Navigator, it also looked similar to the very widespread Explorer with which it shared the platform. Also working against the Aviator was the fact that it was priced similar to the larger and relatively popular Expedition. Car and Driver said in a comparison test, in which the Aviator tied for fifth place, that only the car's high price and lack of certain features and no low range with the 4WD model held it out of contention for the top spots.[https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a15135370/2003-gmc-envoy-vs-land-rover-discovery-lincoln-aviator-volvo-xc90-bmw-x5-acura-mdx-lexus-gx470-vw-touareg-comparison-tests/ "The Bradsher Bunch"], Car and Driver, January 2003.

File:LincolnAviator.jpg|2005 Lincoln Aviator

File:Lincoln Aviator 2002-2005 backright 2008-04-10 U.jpg|2004–2005 Lincoln Aviator, rear ¾

File:Lincoln Aviator.JPG|2003 Lincoln Aviator (US)

The first-generation Lincoln Aviator was discontinued after the 2005 model year, with the final vehicle produced by St. Louis Assembly on August 19, 2005. At the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, Lincoln previewed an intended second generation. In a break from the Explorer/Mountaineer, the model line was shifting its design from a three-row SUV to a two-row crossover SUV, becoming a Lincoln counterpart of the Ford Edge CUV. The second-generation Aviator was planned to be released as an early 2007 vehicle.

In 2006, Lincoln rebranded its model line, adopting an "MK" model across its lineup, with the exception of the Navigator and the Town Car. The Aviator nameplate was dropped, becoming the Lincoln MKX (X= crossover); based on the Ford CD3 platform, the production MKX served as a counterpart of the Ford Edge.

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = 2020 Lincoln Aviator Reserve in Infinite Black, front left.jpg

| caption =

| production = May 6, 2019–present {{Cite web|url=https://www.donlen.com/buildstart-trucks-ford.html|title = Ford-Lincoln Trucks (Build Out Final Order Start up Dates) – Donlen}}

| model_years = 2020–present

| assembly = United States: Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Assembly)
China: Hangzhou (Changan Ford)

| related = Ford Explorer

| engine = 3.0 L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 (gasoline)
3.0 L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 (gasoline/Plug-in hybrid)

| motor = {{convert|75|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} Internal permanent magnet synchronous motor

| powerout = {{convert|298|–|368.4|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} and {{convert|415|-|630|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} torque

| transmission = Ford 10R80 10-speed SelectShift automatic
Modular Hybrid Transmission with SelectShift® Capability (GRAND TOURING / Black Label GRAND TOURING)

| battery = 13.6-kWh Lithium-ion (GRAND TOURING / Black Label GRAND TOURING)

| drivetrain = PHEV (GRAND TOURING / Black Label GRAND TOURING)

| wheelbase = {{convert|119.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| length = {{convert|5065|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|2020|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1760|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = Lincoln MKT (2010–2019)

| platform = Ford CD6 platform

| designer = Kemal Curić{{Cite news|url=https://www.irvinestandard.com/2021/resident-focus-kemal-curic/|title=Meet the Global Design Director for Lincoln|date=2021-07-05|last=Lerner|first=Preston|work=Irvine Standard|access-date=2022-07-28|language=en-US}}

| model_code = U611

}}

At the 2018 New York Auto Show, Lincoln unveiled a prototype version of its planned second-generation Aviator, scheduled to enter production in 2019.{{Cite news|url=http://www.motortrend.com/news/2018-lincoln-aviator-first-look-review/|title=Lincoln Aviator Concept First Look: SUV is Back on New Rear-Drive Platform - Motor Trend|date=2018-03-27|work=Motor Trend|access-date=2018-04-01|language=en-US}}[https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2018/03/28/lincoln-new-aviator-debuts-new-york-auto-show/33347423/ “Lincoln amps up design with Aviator reboot”] from The Detroit News (March 28, 2019)

A more detailed production was later introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 28, 2018. Lincoln confirmed that the Aviator would go on sale in the summer of 2019 as a 2020 model in North America and China afterward.[https://www.autoblog.com/2018/11/28/2020-lincoln-aviator-crossover-400-horsepower-la-auto-show/ "2020 Lincoln Aviator crossover is a hot rod with 400 horsepower standard"] from Autoblog (November 28, 2018)

With {{convert|494|hp|kW|abbr=on|0}} and {{convert|630|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque and all of the power and torque coming from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a hybrid system, the Aviator Hybrid's output makes it on par with likes of other midsized performance SUVs such as the BMW X5 xDrive 50i ({{convert|456|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}} and {{convert|479|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}), and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid ({{convert|455|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}} and {{convert|516|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}).

The 2018 Aviator prototype marked the debut of an all-new vehicle platform for Ford Motor Company; while the vehicle is RWD, the architecture is designed for multiple powertrain layouts, including all-wheel drive (AWD) and front-wheel drive (FWD). The second-generation Aviator shares its platform architecture with the sixth-generation Explorer. While again mechanically related to the Explorer, the Aviator received its own styling.

No specific engine or transmission details were announced as part of the unveiling; the production Aviator will offer plug-in hybrid (PHEV) capability as an option, the first Lincoln vehicle to do so.

Several technological features debuted on the 2018 prototype Aviator. Tying the vehicle camera system with the continuously controlled dampers, Suspension Preview Technology looks at the road ahead for surface irregularities (i.e., potholes), preparing the suspension for impact and its effect on vehicle ride. Phone as a Key allows an Aviator to be driven without keys; the technology allows the smartphone of the owner to serve as the vehicle key fob, with the door-mounted keyless entry keypad allowing access in the event of phone battery failure (the interior is designed with wireless charging for smartphones).{{Cite web|url=https://media.lincoln.com/content/lincolnmedia/lna/us/en/news/2018/03/28/elegant-aviator-suv-previews-lincolns-next-act-with-power--techn.html|title=Elegant Aviator SUV Previews Lincoln's Next Act with Power, Technology and Plug-In Hybrid Option {{!}} Lincoln Media Center|website=media.lincoln.com|language=en|access-date=2018-04-01}}

A number of safety technology features were included, with Lincoln CoPilot360 packaging automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping system, lane centering,[https://www.cars.com/articles/2020-lincoln-aviator-finally-la-la-lands-in-production-form-in-la-1420709692577//"2020 Lincoln Aviator Finally La-La-Lands in Production Form in L.A." cars.com. Retrieved 28 November 2018.] reverse camera, and auto high-beams. Reverse Brake Assist applies the brakes if the vehicle detects an object when the transmission is in reverse.

Lincoln designers worked with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to compose 25 unique sound effects to be used for the door chime and other indicator alerts for the Aviator.{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2018/11/05/2020-lincoln-aviator-debuting-at-la-auto-show-with-custom-symphonic-tonesu/#427f66a57819 |title=2020 Lincoln Aviator Debuting At LA Auto Show With Custom Symphonic Tones |author=Abuelsamid, Sam |work=Forbes |date=November 5, 2018 |access-date=November 5, 2018}}

2024 Lincoln Aviator Black Label in Flight Blue, rear left.jpg| Rear view

File:Lincoln Aviator II PHEV 01 China 2023-04-14.jpg|Aviator PHEV (China, import)

File:Lincoln Aviator II PHEV 02 China 2023-04-14.jpg|Aviator PHEV (China, import)

The facelifted Aviator was revealed on February 5, 2024, for the 2025 model year. It features a redesigned front fascia, refreshed interior and redesigned headlights. The PHEV Grand Touring trim was discontinued for 2025.

Lincoln Aviator 3.0L Reserve U611 FL Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat (2).jpg|Front View

Lincoln Aviator 3.0L Reserve U611 FL Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat (4).jpg|Rear View

NHTSA crash test ratings (2020):{{Cite web |title=2020 Lincoln Aviator |url=https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/LINCOLN/AVIATOR/SUV/4WD#safety-ratings-frontal |website=www.nhtsa.gov |language=en}}

• Front Impact Rating: {{Rating|5|5}}
• Side Impact Rating: {{Rating|5|5}}
• Rollover Rating: {{Rating|4|5}} 15.1%

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20091019011138/http://media.ford.com/press_kits.cfm?presskit_id=1111 2005 Lincoln Aviator press kit (Ford Media)]

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