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 - Glass, Frames and Mechanisms

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 DDM B1088:83 LIN Bus "B": Value of Signal Protection Calculation Incorrect GO to Pinpoint Test A DDM B1088:87 LIN Bus "B": Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test A DDM B1189:77 Front Window Position Sensor: Commanded Position Not Reachable GO to Pinpoint Test A DDM B118A:77 Rear Window Position Sensor: Commanded Position Not Reachable GO to Pinpoint Test C DDM B118E:01 Left Front Window: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test A DDM B1190:01 Left Rear Window: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test C DDM B12DC:01 Front Window Motion/Position Sensor: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test A DDM B12DC:92 Front Window Motion/Position Sensor: Performance or Incorrect Operation GO to Pinpoint Test A DDM B12DD:01 Rear Window Motion/Position Sensor: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test C DDM B12DD:92 Rear Window Motion/Position Sensor: Performance or Incorrect Operation GO to Pinpoint Test C DDM B12E9:23 Rear Window Local Up/Down Switch: Signal Stuck Low GO to Pinpoint Test C DDM B13F0:01 Left Rear Power Window Motor: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test C DDM B13F0:64 Left Rear Power Window Motor: Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test C DDM B13F1:01 Driver Power Window Motor: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test A DDM B13F1:64 Driver Power Window Motor: Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test A DDM U2013:24 Switch Pack: Signal Stuck High GO to Pinpoint Test A PDM B1189:77 Front Window Position Sensor: Commanded Position Not Reachable GO to Pinpoint Test B PDM B118A:77 Rear Window Position Sensor: Commanded Position Not Reachable GO to Pinpoint Test D PDM B118F:01 Right Front Window: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B PDM B1191:01 Right Rear Window: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test D PDM B12DC:01 Front Window Motion/Position Sensor: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B PDM B12DC:92 Front Window Motion/Position Sensor: Performance or Incorrect Operation GO to Pinpoint Test B PDM B12DD:01 Rear Window Motion/Position Sensor: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test D PDM B12DD:92 Rear Window Motion/Position Sensor: Performance or Incorrect Operation GO to Pinpoint Test D PDM B12E9:23 Rear Window Local Up/Down Switch: Signal Stuck Low GO to Pinpoint Test D PDM B13E5:23 Passenger Power Window Switch Up: Signal Stuck Low GO to Pinpoint Test B PDM B13E6:23 Passenger Power Window Switch Down: Signal Stuck Low GO to Pinpoint Test B PDM B13EF:01 Right Rear Power Window Motor: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test D PDM B13EF:64 Right Rear Power Window Motor: Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test D PDM B13F2:01 Passenger Power Window Motor: General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B PDM B13F2:64 Passenger Power Window Motor: Signal Plausibility Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B Symptom Chart(s) Symptom Chart: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation Programmable Module Installation (PMI) PMI is a diagnostic scan tool process which configures settings in a new module. Data used for the PMI process is automatically downloaded from the original module and stored when a diagnostic scan tool session is started...

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.