Lincoln Aviator: Driving Hints
Emergency Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock make sure the ignition
is in the accessory or on position when
being towed.
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle transport
trailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels on
the ground, regardless of the powertrain and
transmission configuration, under the
following conditions:
Your vehicle is facing forward for towing
in a forward direction...
WARNING: If you continue to drive
your vehicle when the engine is
overheating, the engine could stop without
warning. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle...
Other information:
For recommended metal repair guidelines and recommendations, refer to the following illustrations and: For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications).
Steel Type Legend
Item
Steel Type
Color
1
Mild Steel
Yellow
2
Bake Hardened Steel (BH)
Light Blue
3
Solid Solution Strength
Pink
4
High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA)
Dark Blue
5
Dual Phase (DP) 500, 600 Class Steel
Green
6
Dual Phase (DP) 700, 800, 900, 1000 Class Steel
Fuchsia
7
Laminate Steel
Teal
8
Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) Martensitic, Boron
Red
9
Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel (TRIP)
Gold
10
Aluminum
Purple
Front Structure
Item
Description
Steel Type
1
Radiator support
Magnesium alloy
2
Bracket
High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel
3
Bracket
Aluminum alloy
4
Suspension housing
Aluminum alloy
5
Reinforcement
High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 350 steel
6
Reinforcement
Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
7
Reinforcement
Boron and Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
8
Bracket
Aluminum alloy
9
Side member assembly
Aluminum alloy
10
Fender apron tube
Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel
Front Bumper
Item
Description
Steel Type
1
Bumper assembly
High strength aluminum
Dash Panel and Front Fenders
Item
Description
Steel Type
1
Crossmember
Boron steel
2
Dash panel
Mild steel
3
Cowl top panel
Mild steel
4
Reinforcement
Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel
5
Front crossmemembr extension
Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
6
Reinforcement
Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel
7
Fender assembly (LH/RH)
Bake Hardened (BH) 210 steel
8
Bracket
Mild steel
Body Side Inner Panels
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar...
Removal
Fully lower the glove compartment.
Remove the check strap.
Push the stop tabs inward.
Remove the screws and lower the cabin air filter door.
Remove the cabin air filter...