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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...

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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Fog Lamp


    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation). Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the screws and the front fog lamp assembly...

    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Parking Aid


    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   IPMB B1303:13 Park Assist Switch:Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   IPMB B1303:9E Park Assist Switch:Stuck On   GO to Pinpoint Test D   IPMB B1B36:08 Right Front Outer Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   IPMB B1B36:96 Right Front Outer Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test N   IPMB B1B36:98 Right Front Outer Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test O   IPMB B1B38:08 Right Front Inner Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test J   IPMB B1B38:96 Right Front Inner Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test N   IPMB B1B38:98 Right Front Inner Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test O   IPMB B1B40:08 Left Front Outer Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   IPMB B1B40:96 Left Front Outer Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test N   IPMB B1B40:98 Left Front Outer Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test O   IPMB B1B42:08 Left Front Inner Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test L   IPMB B1B42:96 Left Front Inner Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test N   IPMB B1B42:98 Left Front Inner Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test O   IPMB B1B44:08 Right Rear Outer Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test E   IPMB B1B44:96 Right Rear Outer Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test M   IPMB B1B44:98 Right Rear Outer Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test P   IPMB B1B46:08 Right Rear Inner Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test F   IPMB B1B46:96 Right Rear Inner Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test M   IPMB B1B46:98 Right Rear Inner Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test P   IPMB B1B48:08 Left Rear Outer Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test G   IPMB B1B48:96 Left Rear Outer Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test M   IPMB B1B48:98 Left Rear Outer Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test P   IPMB B1B50:08 Left Rear Inner Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test H   IPMB B1B50:96 Left Rear Inner Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test M   IPMB B1B50:98 Left Rear Inner Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test P   IPMB B1B57:11 Front Sensors Power Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   IPMB B1B58:11 Rear Sensors Power Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   IPMB U0428:00 Invalid Data Received From Steering Angle Sensor Module:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test Z   PAM B1303:13 Park Assist Switch:Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   PAM B1303:9E Park Assist Switch:Stuck On   GO to Pinpoint Test D   PAM B1B36:08 Right Front Outer Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   PAM B1B36:1F Right Front Outer Sensor:Circuit Intermittent   GO to Pinpoint Test I   PAM B1B36:31 Right Front Outer Sensor:No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test I   PAM B1B36:96 Right Front Outer Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test N   PAM B1B36:98 Right Front Outer Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test O   PAM B1B38:08 Right Front Inner Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test J   PAM B1B38:1F Right Front Inner Sensor:Circuit Intermittent   GO to Pinpoint Test J   PAM B1B38:31 Right Front Inner Sensor:No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test J   PAM B1B38:96 Right Front Inner Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test N   PAM B1B38:98 Right Front Inner Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test O   PAM B1B40:08 Left Front Outer Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   PAM B1B40:1F Left Front Outer Sensor:Circuit Intermittent   GO to Pinpoint Test K   PAM B1B40:31 Left Front Outer Sensor:No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test K   PAM B1B40:96 Left Front Outer Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test N   PAM B1B40:98 Left Front Outer Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test O   PAM B1B42:08 Left Front Inner Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test L   PAM B1B42:1F Left Front Inner Sensor:Circuit Intermittent   GO to Pinpoint Test L   PAM B1B42:31 Left Front Inner Sensor:No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test L   PAM B1B42:96 Left Front Inner Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test N   PAM B1B42:98 Left Front Inner Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test O   PAM B1B44:08 Right Rear Outer Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test E   PAM B1B44:1F Right Rear Outer Sensor:Circuit Intermittent   GO to Pinpoint Test E   PAM B1B44:31 Right Rear Outer Sensor:No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test E   PAM B1B44:96 Right Rear Outer Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test M   PAM B1B44:98 Right Rear Outer Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test P   PAM B1B46:08 Right Rear Inner Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test F   PAM B1B46:1F Right Rear Inner Sensor:Circuit Intermittent   GO to Pinpoint Test F   PAM B1B46:31 Right Rear Inner Sensor:No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test F   PAM B1B46:96 Right Rear Inner Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test M   PAM B1B46:98 Right Rear Inner Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test P   PAM B1B48:08 Left Rear Outer Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test G   PAM B1B48:1F Left Rear Outer Sensor:Circuit Intermittent   GO to Pinpoint Test G   PAM B1B48:31 Left Rear Outer Sensor:No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test G   PAM B1B48:96 Left Rear Outer Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test M   PAM B1B48:98 Left Rear Outer Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test P   PAM B1B50:08 Left Rear Inner Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test H   PAM B1B50:1F Left Rear Inner Sensor:Circuit Intermittent   GO to Pinpoint Test H   PAM B1B50:31 Left Rear Inner Sensor:No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test H   PAM B1B50:96 Left Rear Inner Sensor: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test M   PAM B1B50:98 Left Rear Inner Sensor:Component Or System Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test P   PAM B1B57:11 Front Sensors Power Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   PAM B1B58:11 Rear Sensors Power Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   PAM U0100:00 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test R   PAM U0121:00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test S   PAM U0131:00 Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module: No Sub-Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test T   PAM U0138:00 Lost Communication with All Terrain Control Module:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test U   PAM U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test V   PAM U0146:00 Lost Communication With Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test W   PAM U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test X   PAM U0164:00 Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test Y   PAM U0212:00 Lost Communication With Steering Column Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test AB   PAM U0252:00 Lost Communication With Lighting Control Module- Rear "B": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test AC   PAM U0293:00 Lost Communication with Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test R   PAM U0300:57 Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility:Invalid/Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test AG   PAM U0401:00 Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test R   PAM U0415:00 Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A":No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test S   PAM U0420:00 Invalid Data Received from Power Steering Control Module "A":No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test T   PAM U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test V   PAM U0423:82 Invalid Data Received from Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module:Alive/Sequence Counter Incorrect/Not Updated   GO to Pinpoint Test X   PAM U0424:00 Invalid Data Received From HVAC Control Module:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test Y   PAM U0424:82 Invalid Data Received From HVAC Control Module:Alive/Sequence Counter Incorrect/Not Updated   GO to Pinpoint Test Y   PAM U0485:82 Invalid Data Received From Radio:Alive/Sequence Counter Incorrect/Not Updated   GO to Pinpoint Test AA   PAM U0553:82 Invalid Data Received From Lighting Control Module-Rear "B":Alive/Sequence Counter Incorrect/Not Updated   GO to Pinpoint Test AC   PAM U0554:00 Invalid Data Received From Accessory Protocol Interface Module:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test AD   PAM U0554:82 Invalid Data Received From Accessory Protocol Interface Module:Alive/Sequence Counter Incorrect/Not Updated   GO to Pinpoint Test AD   PAM U0594:00 Invalid Data Received From Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test R   PAM U1000:00 Solid State Driver Protection Active -Driver Disabled:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test AE   PAM U2024:41 Control Module Cal-Config Data:General Checksum Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test AF   PAM U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test AF   PAM U2101:00 Control Module Configuration Incompatible:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test AF   PAM U3000:44 Control Module:Data Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test AG   PAM U3000:45 Control Module:Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test AG   PAM U3000:46 Control Module:Calibration/Parameter Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test AG   PAM U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test AG Symptom Chart(s)   Symptom Chart: Parking Aid Condition Possible Sources Actions A module does not communicate with the diagnostic scan tool Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors PAM IPMB   REFER to: Communications Network (418-00 Module Communications Network, Diagnosis and Testing)...

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    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.

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