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 - Vehicles With: Air 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 SUMA B1041:52 Levelling Control: Not Activated GO to Pinpoint Test W SUMA C1043:00 Pressure Decrease Too Slow From Reservoir: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test M SUMA C104C:11 Left Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test E SUMA C104C:12 Left Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test E SUMA C104C:13 Left Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test E SUMA C104C:1A Left Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test E SUMA C104C:1F Left Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Intermittent GO to Pinpoint Test E SUMA C104D:11 Right Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D SUMA C104D:12 Right Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test D SUMA C104D:13 Right Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test D SUMA C104D:1A Right Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test D SUMA C104D:1F Right Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Intermittent GO to Pinpoint Test D SUMA C104E:11 Right Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test F SUMA C104E:12 Right Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test F SUMA C104E:13 Right Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test F SUMA C104E:1A Right Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test F SUMA C104E:1F Right Rear Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Intermittent GO to Pinpoint Test F SUMA C104F:11 Left Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C SUMA C104F:12 Left Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test C SUMA C104F:13 Left Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test C SUMA C104F:1A Left Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test C SUMA C104F:1F Left Front Spring Rate Valve: Circuit Intermittent GO to Pinpoint Test C SUMA C1124:07 Height Sensor(s): Mechanical Failures GO to Pinpoint Test G SUMA C1124:11 Height Sensor(s): Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test H SUMA C1124:12 Height Sensor(s): Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test H SUMA C1124:54 Height Sensor(s): Missing Calibration GO to Pinpoint Test U SUMA C1A03:2A Left Front Height Sensor: Stuck in Range GO to Pinpoint Test I SUMA C1A03:34 Left Front Height Sensor: Signal High Time Less Than Minimum GO to Pinpoint Test I SUMA C1A03:35 Left Front Height Sensor: Signal High Time Greater Than Maximum GO to Pinpoint Test I SUMA C1A03:36 Left Front Height Sensor: Signal Frequency Too Low GO to Pinpoint Test I SUMA C1A03:37 Left Front Height Sensor: Signal Frequency Too High GO to Pinpoint Test I SUMA C1A03:84 Left Front Height Sensor: Signal Below Allowable Range GO to Pinpoint Test I SUMA C1A03:85 Left Front Height Sensor: Signal Above Allowable Range GO to Pinpoint Test I SUMA C1A04:2A Right Front Height Sensor: Stuck in Range GO to Pinpoint Test J SUMA C1A04:34 Right Front Height Sensor: Signal High Time Less Than Minimum GO to Pinpoint Test J SUMA C1A04:35 Right Front Height Sensor: Signal High Time Greater Than Maximum GO to Pinpoint Test J SUMA C1A04:36 Right Front Height Sensor: Signal Frequency Too Low GO to Pinpoint Test J SUMA C1A04:37 Right Front Height Sensor: Signal Frequency Too High GO to Pinpoint Test J SUMA C1A04:84 Right Front Height Sensor: Signal Below Allowable Range GO to Pinpoint Test J SUMA C1A04:85 Right Front Height Sensor: Signal Above Allowable Range GO to Pinpoint Test J SUMA C1A05:2A Left Rear Height Sensor: Stuck in Range GO to Pinpoint Test K SUMA C1A05:34 Left Rear Height Sensor: Signal High Time Less Than Minimum GO to Pinpoint Test K SUMA C1A05:35 Left Rear Height Sensor: Signal High Time Greater Than Maximum GO to Pinpoint Test K SUMA C1A05:36 Left Rear Height Sensor: Signal Frequency Too Low GO to Pinpoint Test K SUMA C1A05:37 Left Rear Height Sensor: Signal Frequency Too High GO to Pinpoint Test K SUMA C1A05:84 Left Rear Height Sensor: Signal Below Allowable Range GO to Pinpoint Test K SUMA C1A05:85 Left Rear Height Sensor: Signal Above Allowable Range GO to Pinpoint Test K SUMA C1A06:2A Right Rear Height Sensor: Stuck in Range GO to Pinpoint Test L SUMA C1A06:34 Right Rear Height Sensor: Signal High Time Less Than Minimum GO to Pinpoint Test L SUMA C1A06:35 Right Rear Height Sensor: Signal High Time Greater Than Maximum GO to Pinpoint Test L SUMA C1A06:36 Right Rear Height Sensor: Signal Frequency Too Low GO to Pinpoint Test L SUMA C1A06:37 Right Rear Height Sensor: Signal Frequency Too High GO to Pinpoint Test L SUMA C1A06:84 Right Rear Height Sensor: Signal Below Allowable Range GO to Pinpoint Test L SUMA C1A06:85 Right Rear Height Sensor: Signal Above Allowable Range GO to Pinpoint Test L SUMA C1A20:00 Pressure Increase Too Slow When Filling Reservoir: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test M SUMA C1A27:09 Compressor: Component Failures GO to Pinpoint Test N SUMA C1A27:63 Compressor: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test N SUMA C1A27:98 Compressor: Component Or System Over Temperature GO to Pinpoint Test N SUMA C1A27:99 Compressor: Exceeded Learning Limit GO to Pinpoint Test N SUMA C1A31:63 Left Front Corner Valve: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test AD SUMA C1A32:63 Right Front Corner Valve: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test AD SUMA C1A33:63 Left Rear Corner Valve: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test AD SUMA C1A34:63 Right Rear Corner Valve: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test AD SUMA C1A36:63 Exhaust Valve: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to Pinpoint Test AD SUMA U0100:87 Lost Communication With ECM / PCM: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test O SUMA U0121:87 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test P SUMA U0122:87 Lost Communication With Vehicle Dynamics Control Module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test Q SUMA U0131:87 Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module "A": Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test R SUMA U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test S SUMA U0146:87 Lost Communication With Serial Data Gateway "A": Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test T SUMA U0401:00 Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test X SUMA U0415:00 Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test Y SUMA U0416:00 Invalid Data Received From Vehicle Dynamics Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test Z SUMA U0420:00 Invalid Data Received from Power Steering Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test AA SUMA U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test AB SUMA U0447:00 Invalid Data Received From Serial Data Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test AC SUMA U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test V SUMA U2100:56 Initial Configuration Not Complete: Invalid/Incompatible Configuration GO to Pinpoint Test V SUMA U3000:04 Control Module: System Internal Failures GO to Pinpoint Test V SUMA U3000:45 Control Module: Program Memory Failure GO to Pinpoint Test V SUMA U3000:46 Control Module: Calibration/Parameter Memory Failure GO to Pinpoint Test V SUMA U3000:47 Control Module: Watchdog/Safety µC Failure GO to Pinpoint Test V SUMA U3000:48 Control Module: Supervision Software Failure GO to Pinpoint Test V SUMA U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test A SUMA 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 - Generator - 3.0L EcoBoost

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). Remove the air cleaner...

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.