2020 Lincoln Aviator Service and Repair Manual

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2020 Lincoln Aviator service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Black Label Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Black Label Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Base Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Reserve Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2956CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2956CC 181Cu. In. V6 PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV) DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #21V22300030/03/2021Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the

Consequence

A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the lates

NHTSA #19V63300028/08/2019Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape

Consequence

A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not ad

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace th

NHTSA #23V59800025/08/2023Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view c

Consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of c

NHTSA #22V95300023/12/2022Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the

Consequence

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk

Remedy

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters w

NHTSA #23V02200023/01/2023Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the

Consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a

Remedy

Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner noti

NHTSA #21V73500022/09/2021Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview c

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk

Remedy

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification

NHTSA #20V49700021/08/2020Component: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front

Consequence

If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats

NHTSA #26V15900017/03/2026Component: SEAT BELTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Consequence

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk o

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as

NHTSA #21V53400015/07/2021Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air condit

Consequence

Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, an

NHTSA #21V01400015/01/2021Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contamin

Consequence

A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, i

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle n

NHTSA #23V34200012/05/2023Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the

Consequence

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a

Remedy

Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed

NHTSA #20V69300010/11/2020Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine and a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission with the All Wheel Drive package. T

Consequence

Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear ax

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as

TSB #10252664

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

TSB #10252608

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) indi

TSB #10250306

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 indicato

TSB #10249420

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

TSB #10236587

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 Man

TSB #10226727

Some 2020-2022 Aviator/Explorer Hybrid vehicles may experience a concern where the EV power flow does not display in the center display screen. This may be due to accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software. To correct the condition

TSB #10224777

Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E/Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2020-2022 Aviator PHEV, and 2022 Transit battery electric vehicle (BEV) vehicles may experience an illuminated powertrain malfunction (Wrench) indicator and/or mal

TSB #10222524

Certain 2020 - 2022 Model Year Aviator PHEV and Explorer PHEV Vehicles Reprogram Powertrain Control Module In all of the affected vehicles, if the vehicle is charging via the charging cable and the customer requests a remote start, disconne

Showing the 8 most recent of 317 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20240617Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that after pulling into a parking space on a hill, the parking brake was engaged. and the vehicle was turned off. However, after exiting, th

20240617Component: PARKING BRAKECrash reported

The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that after pulling into a parking space on a hill, the parking brake was engaged. and the vehicle was turned off. However, after exiting, th

20260511Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

To Whom It May Concern, Please see attached formal notice regarding recurring defects, safety-related recall issues, Certified Pre-Owned representations, and financing concerns associated with my 202

20260511Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

To Whom It May Concern, Please see attached formal notice regarding recurring defects, safety-related recall issues, Certified Pre-Owned representations, and financing concerns associated with my 202

20260511Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I am filing a safety complaint regarding a 2020 Lincoln Aviator Reserve VIN [XXX] involving recurring safety-related electrical and visibility concerns. The vehicle has experienced repeated service-

Showing the 5 most serious of 157 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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