Lincoln Aviator: All-Wheel Drive / Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Note: Use of the AWD system in slippery,
deep snow and sand drive modes on dry
surfaces could produce some vibration and
driveline bind up and, or excessive tire wear,
as the intent of these drive modes are for
slippery and loose surfaces.
Note: You can use AWD vehicles for driving
on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and
have operating characteristics that are
somewhat different from conventional
vehicles, both on and off the highway.
Basic Operating Principles in Special Conditions
- Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
- Be extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.
If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement
- If your vehicle goes off the edge of the
pavement, slow down, but avoid severe
brake application, ease the vehicle back
onto the pavement only after reducing
your speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply while returning to the
road surface.
- It could be safer to stay on the apron or
shoulder of the road and slow down
gradually before returning to the
pavement. You could lose control if you
do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
- It often could be less risky to strike small
objects, such as highway reflectors, with
minor damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the pavement
which could cause the vehicle to slide
sideways out of control or rollover.
Remember, your safety and the safety of
others should be your primary concern.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
WARNING: Apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P), switch the ignition off
and remove the key before you leave your
vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not
be working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
WARNING: Do not spin the wheels
at over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it
could be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™, it
could be beneficial to disengage the
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
system while attempting to rock the vehicle.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission could occur.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
a few minutes or damage to the transmission
and tires could occur or the engine could
overheat.
Emergency Maneuvers
- In an unavoidable emergency situation
where a sudden sharp turn must be
made, remember to avoid "over-driving"
your vehicle (i.e., turn the steering wheel
only as rapidly and as far as required to
avoid the emergency). Excessive steering
can result in less vehicle control, not
more. Additionally, smooth variations of
the accelerator and/or brake pedal
pressure should be utilized if changes in
vehicle speed are called for. Avoid abrupt
steering, acceleration or braking which
could result in an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or
personal injury. Use all available road
surface to return the vehicle to a safe
direction of travel.
- In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
- If the vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (i.e., from concrete to
gravel) there is a change in the way the
vehicle responds to a maneuver
(steering, acceleration or braking). Again,
avoid these abrupt inputs.
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning the wheels.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and cause
the vehicle to become stuck to the point that
assistance could be required from another
vehicle. Remember, you could be able to
back out the way you came if you proceed
with caution.
Mud and Water
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability could be
limited.
Note: Driving through deep water could
damage your vehicle.
When driving through water, determine the
depth; avoid water higher than the bottom
of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly.
If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle
could stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by moving your vehicle slowly
while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction
in slick mud. As when you are driving over
sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid
spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does
slide, steer in the direction of the slide until
you regain control of the vehicle.
After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess
mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts
causes an imbalance that could damage
drive components.

“Tread Lightly” is an educational program
designed to increase public awareness of
land-use regulations and responsibilities in
our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and
the Bureau of Land Management in
encouraging you to help preserve our
national forest and other public and private
lands by “treading lightly.”
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Although natural obstacles could make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down a
hill or steep incline, you should always try to
drive straight up or straight down.
Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing
traction, slipping sideways and possibly
rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill,
determine beforehand the route you will
use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill
without seeing what conditions are on the
other side. Do not drive in reverse over a
hill without the aid of an observer.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in
a lower gear rather than downshifting to a
lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turn around
because you might roll over. It is better to
back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power can cause
the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting
in loss of vehicle control.

Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating. Do
not descend in neutral; instead, disengage
overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear.
When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden
hard braking as you could lose control. The
front wheels have to be turning in order to
steer the vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore
apply the brakes steadily. Do not “pump” the
brakes.
Truck and utility vehicles can differ from
some other vehicles. Your vehicle could be
higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain
without getting hung up or damaging
underbody components...
WARNING: If you are driving in
slippery conditions that require tire chains
or cables, then it is critical that you drive
cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for
longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances
of a loss of vehicle control which can lead
to serious injury or death...
Other information:
WARNING: Wireless charging
devices can affect the operation of
implanted medical devices, including
cardiac pacemakers. If you have any
implanted medical devices, we recommend
that you consult with your physician.
Note: Devices without built-in Qi wireless
charging receivers require an additional Qi
receiver or sleeve...
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
B1551:51
Phone As A Key: Not Programmed
GO to Pinpoint Test G
BCM
B155E:00
Incorrect Response from Immobilizer SubControl Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test M
RFA
B1589:29
Antenna #3: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1589:31
Antenna #3: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1589:45
Antenna #3: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1589:49
Antenna #3: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1589:57
Antenna #3: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1590:29
Antenna #4: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1590:31
Antenna #4: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1590:45
Antenna #4: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1590:49
Antenna #4: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1590:57
Antenna #4: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1591:29
Antenna #5: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1591:31
Antenna #5: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1591:45
Antenna #5: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1591:49
Antenna #5: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1591:57
Antenna #5: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1592:29
Antenna #6: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1592:31
Antenna #6: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1592:45
Antenna #6: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1592:49
Antenna #6: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1592:57
Antenna #6: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1593:29
Antenna #7: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1593:31
Antenna #7: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1593:45
Antenna #7: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1593:49
Antenna #7: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1593:57
Antenna #7: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1594:29
Antenna #8: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1594:31
Antenna #8: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1594:45
Antenna #8: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1594:49
Antenna #8: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1594:57
Antenna #8: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
B1595:29
Antenna #9: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1595:31
Antenna #9: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1595:45
Antenna #9: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1595:49
Antenna #9: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1595:57
Antenna #9: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1596:29
Antenna #10: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1596:31
Antenna #10: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1596:45
Antenna #10: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1596:49
Antenna #10: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1596:57
Antenna #10: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
B1597:29
Antenna #11: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
B1597:31
Antenna #11: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
B1597:45
Antenna #11: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
B1597:49
Antenna #11: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
B1597:57
Antenna #11: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
B15A5:56
Bluetooth Low Energy Module: Invalid/ Incompatible Configuration
GO to Pinpoint Test E
RFA
B1A56:29
Antenna: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1A56:31
Antenna: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1A56:45
Antenna: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1A56:49
Antenna: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1A56:57
Antenna: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
B1D55:29
Antenna #2: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
B1D55:31
Antenna #2: No Signal
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
B1D55:45
Antenna #2: Program Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
B1D55:49
Antenna #2: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
B1D55:57
Antenna #2: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RFA
P0601:41
Internal Control Module Memory Checksum Error: General Checksum Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
RFA
P1269:00
Immobilizer Code Not Programmed: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RFA
P1602:00
Immobilizer/ ECM Communication Error: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RFA
P1622:00
Immobilizer ID Does Not Match: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RFA
P1623:00
Immobilizer Code Word/ID Number Write Failure: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RFA
U0146:08
Lost Communication With Gateway "A": Bus Signal/Message Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test L
RFA
U0198:00
Lost Communication With Telematic Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test L
RFA
U0422:00
Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RFA
U200D:11
Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
U200D:15
Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RFA
U200E:11
Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
U200E:15
Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RFA
U200F:11
Control Module Output Power C: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
U200F:15
Control Module Output Power C: Circuit Short to Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RFA
U201A:06
Control Module Main Calibration Data: Algorithm Based Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test F
RFA
U201A:46
Control Module Main Calibration Data: Calibration/ Parameter Memory failure
GO to Pinpoint Test F
RFA
U201A:55
Control Module Main Calibration Data: Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test F
RFA
U2100:55
Initial Configuration Not Complete: Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test F
RFA
U3000:42
Control Module: General Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
RFA
U3000:44
Control Module: Data Memory Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
RFA
U3000:49
Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
RFA
U3003:16
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test I
RFA
U3003:17
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test J
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart: PATS
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