Lincoln Aviator: Suspension / Front Suspension - RWD
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Surface Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat,
level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure...
Overview
The RWD front suspension consists of the following components:
Front and rear lower arms
Rear lower arm ball joints
Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
Ride height sensors (Vehicles with Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) Suspension)
Passive or dynamically controlled shock absorber and spring assembly (Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD))
Upper control arms
Wheel bearings and wheel hubs
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
The
front suspension uses a double ball joint short long arm suspension
system...
Other information:
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
B1449:12
Trailer Tow Park/Tail Lamp Output: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1449:14
Trailer Tow Park/Tail Lamp Output: Circuit Short To Ground or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
TRM
B10E8:4B
Secondary Battery Relay "A": Over Temperature
GO to Pinpoint Test E
TRM
B1D08:11
Left Trailer Direction Indicator: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
TRM
B1D08:12
Left Trailer Direction Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
TRM
B1D09:11
Right Trailer Direction Indicator: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
TRM
B1D09:12
Right Trailer Direction Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
TRM
U0140:00
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub-Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test F
TRM
U1000:00
Solid State Driver Protection Active -Driver Disabled: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test H
TRM
U2100:00
Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test G
TRM
U3000:49
Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test H
Symptom Charts
Symptom Chart: Trailer Lamps
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...