Lincoln Aviator Manuals
Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Supplementary Restraints System / Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator

Lincoln Aviator: Supplementary Restraints System / Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator

WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of your vehicle (including hood, bumper system, frame, front end body structure, tow hooks and hood pins) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify or add equipment to the front end of your vehicle.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and occupant sensors which provide information to the restraints control module. The restraints control module deploys (activates) the seatbelt pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger airbag, knee airbag(s), seat mounted side airbags and the Safety Canopy. Based on the type of crash, the restraints control module deploys the appropriate safety devices.

The restraints control module also monitors the readiness of the above safety devices plus the crash and occupant sensors. The readiness of the safety system is indicated by a warning indicator light in the instrument cluster or by a backup tone if the warning light is not working. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:

Lincoln Aviator. Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator

  • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after you switch the ignition on.
  • The readiness light either flashes or stays lit.
  • A series of five beeps is heard. The tone pattern repeats periodically until the problem, the light or both are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a crash.

The restraint system is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains conditions sufficient to cause the restraint control module to deploy a safety device.

The fact that not all the safety devices activate for all occupants in a crash does not mean something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the restraints control module determined the accident conditions (crash severity, type of crash, belt usage) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices.

  • The front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts) unless the crash causes sufficient frontal deceleration.
  • The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side crashes, and in rollovers.
  • The knee airbag(s) may deploy based on crash severity and occupant conditions.
  • The side airbags are designed to inflate in certain side impact crashes or rollover events. Side airbags may activate in other types of crashes if your vehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation, or a certain likelihood of rollover.
  • The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate in certain side impact crashes or rollover events. The Safety Canopy may activate in other types of crashes if your vehicle experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation, or a certain likelihood of rollover.

Airbag Disposal

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags must be disposed of by qualified personnel.

    Safety Canopy™

    WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying curtain airbag...

    Pedestrian Protection - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

    Due to the quiet operation of hybrid and electric vehicles at low speeds, the system creates a subtle sound to alert pedestrians. The system is on when your vehicle is running and not in park (P)...

    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: Removal and Installation - Rear Temperature Sensor - Vehicles With: Second Row Seats


    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Lower the headliner. Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). Remove the rear temperature sensor...

    Categories

    Child Seats

    Lincoln Aviator. Child Seats

    Use a child restraint (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers and children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally four-years-old or younger).

    Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

    WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

    read more

     
    Copyright © 2026 www.liaviator2.com