Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Aviator.
The 2025 Lincoln Aviator is a three‑row luxury SUV equipped with an automatic S10 transmission that delivers a combined EPA rating of 17 / 25 / 20 mpg, reflecting its balance of power and efficiency. Across its model span from 2003 to 2027, the Aviator has shown a steady improvement in durability, with the 2024 model year recording a historic low of just five owner complaints—a sharp contrast to the 111 complaints logged in its debut year. For the 2025 iteration, total owner complaints remain modest at 13, with seat comfort emerging as the most frequent issue, while the vehicle has been subject to 14 recalls throughout its lifespan. This placement indicates that the 2025 Aviator sits near the bottom of the reliability curve, suggesting a comparatively dependable model for researchers examining long‑term performance trends.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Overall length | 199.6 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 69.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4969 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.9 / 66.9 in |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 17 / 25 / 20 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Aviator of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Reserve II 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.60 sec | 14.20 sec | 400 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Black Label Grand Touring PHEV 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 13.6-kWh | 5.00 sec | 13.60 sec | 494 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Grand Touring PHEV 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 13.6-kWh | 5.40 sec | 13.80 sec | 494 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Reserve 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.40 sec | 14.00 sec | 400 hp | RWD |
| 2020 | Reserve 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.40 sec | 14.10 sec | 400 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Black Label 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 400 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Aviator sits within a generation that, from 2020 onward, showed a clear downward trend in complaints, recalls, and TSBs through 2024, suggesting increasing maturity and refinement. However, 2025 breaks that pattern: complaints rise from 5 to 13, TSBs more than double from 50 to 121, and recalls jump from 8 to 14, indicating a notable uptick in reported issues and manufacturer service actions. The top complaint areas—seats, visibility, and service brakes—are specific but limited in count, and the data does not specify root causes for the recall surge. While the 2025 model year still has zero crash or fire complaints, the reversal in the recall and TSB trends makes it a less stable choice compared to the preceding 2024 model year, which had the lowest problem counts of the generation. Unless the 14 recalls address minor or non-safety items, this year appears to be a less reliable bet than its immediate predecessor.
All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing… Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Showing 5 of 121 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 26-2302 | 2026-06-30 | Steering | This bulletin supersedes 26-2150. Reason for update: To remove the M6 nut from the part… |
| SSM 54948 | 2026-06-18 | Power Train | Some 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility non-hybrid vehicles built on… |
| SSM 54938 | 2026-06-15 | Electrical System | Some 2025/2026 Aviator vehicles may exhibit a "Door Fault Service Required"… |
| SSM 54902 | 2026-06-05 | Power Train | For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch… |
| SSM 54882 | 2026-05-29 | Electrical System | Some 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start/discharged… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.