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 - Body Closures

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 BCM B11C4:23 Boot/Trunk Close Button: Signal Stuck Low GO to Pinpoint Test C BCM B1219:11 Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C BCM B12E8:23 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Signal Stuck Low GO to Pinpoint Test C BCM B144C:23 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Outer Handle Switch: Signal Stuck Low GO to Pinpoint Test C BCM B1495:11 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test J BCM B1495:49 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Internal Electronic Failure GO to Pinpoint Test J BCM B1495:55 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Not Configured GO to Pinpoint Test P RGTM B12E8:11 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C RGTM B144D:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 1: Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B144E:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 2: Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B144F:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B144F:12 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B144F:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B144F:79 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Mechanical Linkage Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B1451:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Centering Position Switch: Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test D RGTM B1452:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test A RGTM B1452:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test A RGTM B1453:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch: Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test D RGTM B1454:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test G RGTM B1454:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test G RGTM B1455:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test G RGTM B1455:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test G RGTM B145D:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D RGTM B145D:12 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test D RGTM B145D:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test D RGTM B1495:02 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:General Signal Failure GO to Pinpoint Test J RGTM B1495:08 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failures GO to Pinpoint Test J RGTM B1515:77 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Commanded Position Not Reachable GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B1515:97 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B1555:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 4: Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B1556:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 3: Signal Invalid GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B1557:11 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B1557:12 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM B1557:13 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM C1B14:11 Sensor Supply Voltage A: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM C1B15:11 Sensor Supply Voltage B:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM P0A2F:4B Drive Motor "A" Over Temperature:Over Temperature GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM P0A35:4B Drive Motor "B" Over Temperature:Over Temperature GO to Pinpoint Test B RGTM U0101:87 Lost Communication with TCM: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test K RGTM U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test L RGTM U0294:87 Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test M RGTM U201A:55 Control Module Main Calibration Data:Not Configured GO to Pinpoint Test Q RGTM U2300:56 Central Configuration:Invalid/Incompatible Configuration GO to Pinpoint Test Q RGTM U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure GO to Pinpoint Test Q RGTM U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test N RGTM U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test O Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Power Liftgate Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Parameter Identification (PID) Chart

Diagnostic PID Chart PID Acronym PID Name Description APP APP sensor APP APP1 APP sensor 1 APP 1 AST Time Since Start Time (in seconds) since the vehicle was started CLRDIST Distance since DTC cleared Distance driven since PCM DTCs were cleared ECT TCM ECT TCM Engine coolant temperature data provided to the TCM ENGLOAD Engine Load Engine load calculated by PCM ETC_ACT Electronic Throttle Control Actual Electronic Throttle Control Actual calculated by PCM FOOT_BRAKE Foot Brake - Foot brake state used by strategy Foot brake state used by strategy calculated by PCM GEAR_CMD Gear Commanded by Module PCM commanded transmission gear GEAR_ENGAGED Transmission Gear Engaged Transmission Gear Engaged GEAR_OSC# Gear Commanded by Output State Control Output state control commanded gear ISS_A_QF Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -A- Quality Factor Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -A- Quality Factor ISS_A_RAW Intermediate Speed -A- Raw Intermediate Speed -A- Raw ISS_B_RAW Intermediate Shaft Speed -B- Raw Intermediate Shaft Speed -B- Raw ISS_B_QF Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -B- Quality Factor Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -B- Quality Factor LINEDSD# Line Pressure Control Desired Commanded line pressure MIL_DIS The distance travelled since the (MIL) was activated The distance travelled since the MIL was activated OSS_QF Transmission Output Shaft Speed Sensor Quality Factor Fault status for the OSS sensor OSS_RAW Output Shaft Speed - Raw Actual speed of the OSS sensor (rpm) PCA Pressure Control Solenoid A LPC PCA AMP# Pressure Control Solenoid A LPC PCA_F Pressure Control Solenoid A Status LPC PWRT_FUNCMON_A Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A PWRT_FUNCMON_B Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A REALTIME Total time (ECU) has been active ECU Time running RPM_TCM Engine Revolutions Per Minute Engine rpm input to TCM SHFT_DROP Shift RPM Drop in Input Shaft Speed Below Expected Shift rpm drop in input shaft speed below expected SHFT_FLRE Shift RPM Rise in Input Shaft Speed Above Expected Shift rpm rise in input shaft speed above expected SHFT_ID Shift Identification of Shift (PID)s Lag, Time, Flare and Drop Shift identification of shift PIDs lag, time, flare and drop SHFT_LAG Shift Time Elapsed From 10% to 90% of Complete Actual time during shift between 10% and 90% complete SHFT_TIME Shift Time Elapsed From Commanded to 10% Complete Shift time 0% to 10% complete SNOWPLW_CFG Snowplow as configured in the (PCM)...

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.