Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Cleaning the Exterior

Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Care / Cleaning the Exterior

Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, we recommend Motorcraft Detail Wash.

Never use strong household detergents or soap, for example dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces.
Never wash your vehicle when it is hot to the touch, or during strong or direct sunlight.
Dry your vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel to eliminate water spotting.
Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird droppings, insect deposits and road tar. These may cause damage to your vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time. We recommend Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
Remove any exterior accessories, for example antennas, before entering a car wash.
When filling with AdBlue®, remove any residue on painted surfaces immediately.

Note: Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage painted surfaces. If these substances come in contact with your vehicle, wash the affected area as soon as possible.

Cleaning the Exterior Precautions

Immediately remove fuel spillages, AdBlue residuals, bird droppings, insect deposits and road tar. These may cause damage to your vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.

Remove any exterior accessories, for example antennas, before entering a car wash.

Cleaning the Exterior Lamps

Note: Do not scrape the exterior lamps lenses or use abrasives, alcoholic solvents or chemical solvents to clean them.

Note: Do not wipe the exterior lamps when they are dry.

Exterior Chrome Parts

Apply a high quality-cleaning product to bumpers and other chrome parts. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. We recommend Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner.
Do not apply the cleaning product to hot surfaces. Do not leave the cleaning product on chrome surfaces longer than the time recommended.
Using non-recommended cleaners can result in severe and permanent cosmetic damage.

Note: Never use abrasive materials, for example steel wool or plastic pads as they can scratch the chrome surface.

Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.

Exterior Plastic Parts

For routine cleaning we recommend Motorcraft Detail Wash. If tar or grease spots are present, we recommend Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

Stripes or Graphics (If Equipped)

Hand washing your vehicle is preferred however, pressure washing may be used under the following conditions:

Do not use water pressure higher than 2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
Do not use water hotter than 179°F (82°C).
Use a spray with a 40° wide spray angle pattern.
Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm) distance and 90° angle to your vehicle's surface.

Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle at an angle to the vehicle's surface may damage graphics and cause the edges to peel away from the vehicle's surface.

Underbody

Regularly clean the underside of your vehicle using water. Keep body and door drain holes free of debris or foreign material.

Under Hood

For removing black rubber marks from under the hood we recommend Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

Cleaning Products

Materials For best results, use the following products or products of equivalent quality: For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you contact an authorized dealer...

Waxing

Regular waxing is necessary to protect your car's paint from the elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year...

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Vehicle Dynamic Suspension

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Module DTC Description Action VDM C110C:11 Left Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D VDM C110C:12 Left Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test D VDM C110C:13 Left Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test D VDM C110C:64 Left Front Damper Solenoid:Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test D VDM C110D:11 Right Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test E VDM C110D:12 Right Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test E VDM C110D:13 Right Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test E VDM C110D:64 Right Front Damper Solenoid:Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test E VDM C110E:11 Left Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test F VDM C110E:12 Left Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test F VDM C110E:13 Left Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test F VDM C110E:64 Left Rear Damper Solenoid:Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test F VDM C110F:11 Right Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test G VDM C110F:12 Right Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test G VDM C110F:13 Right Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test G VDM C110F:64 Right Rear Damper Solenoid:Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test G VDM C1124:55 Height Sensor(s):Not Configured GO to Pinpoint Test U VDM C1124:56 Height Sensor(s):Invalid/Incompatible Configuration GO to Pinpoint Test U VDM C1A03:11 Left Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test H VDM C1A03:12 Left Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test H VDM C1A03:29 Left Front Height Sensor:Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test H VDM C1A03:64 Left Front Height Sensor:Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test T VDM C1A04:11 Right Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test I VDM C1A04:12 Right Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test I VDM C1A04:29 Right Front Height Sensor:Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test I VDM C1A04:64 Right Front Height Sensor:Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test T VDM C1A05:11 Left Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test J VDM C1A05:12 Left Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test J VDM C1A05:29 Left Rear Height Sensor:Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test J VDM C1A05:64 Left Rear Height Sensor:Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test T VDM C1A06:11 Right Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test K VDM C1A06:12 Right Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test K VDM C1A06:29 Right Rear Height Sensor:Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test K VDM C1A06:64 Right Rear Height Sensor:Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test T VDM P1758:19 Pressure Solenoid Control System Incorrect Current: Circuit Current Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test C VDM U0100:87 Lost Communication With ECM / PCM: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test M VDM U0121:87 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test N VDM U0131:87 Lost Communication With EPAS module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test O VDM U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test P VDM U0151:87 Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test Q VDM U0164:87 Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test R VDM U023A:87 Lost Communication With Image Processing Module A:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test S VDM U0401:00 Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test W VDM U0415:00 Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A":No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test X VDM U0420:00 Invalid Data Received from Power Steering Control Module "A":No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test Y VDM U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test Z VDM U0424:00 Invalid Data Received From HVAC Control Module:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test AA VDM U0452:00 Invalid Data Received From Restraints Control Module:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test AB VDM U053B:00 Invalid Data Received From Image Processing Module A:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test AC VDM U1000:00 Solid State Driver Protection Active -Driver Disabled:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test V VDM U200D:11 Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test L VDM U200D:12 Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test L VDM U200E:11 Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test L VDM U200E:12 Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Battery GO to Pinpoint Test L VDM U200F:11 Control Module Output Power C:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test J VDM U200F:12 Control Module Output Power C:Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test J VDM U201E:11 Control Module Output Power D:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test K VDM U201E:12 Control Module Output Power D:Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test K VDM U2024:51 Control Module Cal-Config Data:Not Programmed GO to Pinpoint Test V VDM U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test V VDM U2200:00 Control Module Configuration Memory Corrupt:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test V VDM U3000:04 Control Module:System Internal Failures GO to Pinpoint Test V VDM U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure GO to Pinpoint Test V VDM U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test A VDM U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test B Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Intermediate Speed Sensor B (ISSB)

Removal Remove the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation). Remove the intermediate speed sensor B. Slide the plastic lock to the unlocked position...

Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system which allows the door to function if your vehicle has no power. The system has a limited number of operations before the power is depleted and turns off. When the system turns off, the door remains open and unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can close and secure your vehicle by manually resetting each door latch using a key in the position shown.