Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Maintenance / Opening and Closing the Hood

Lincoln Aviator: Maintenance / Opening and Closing the Hood

Opening the Hood

Lincoln Aviator. Opening and Closing the Hood

Open the left-hand front door.
Fully pull the hood release lever and let it completely retract.
Note: This action releases the hood latch.
Fully pull the hood release lever for a second time.
Note: This action fully releases the hood.
Open the hood.
Note: There is no secondary lever under the hood.

Closing the Hood

WARNING: Make sure that you fully latch the hood before driving. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

For vehicles with a prop rod, fully stow the prop rod prior to lowering the hood.
Lower the hood and make sure it fully latches.

General Information

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness and resale value. There is a large network of authorized dealers that are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise...

Under Hood Overview

Battery. Engine oil filler cap. Engine oil dipstick. Brake fluid reservoir. Engine compartment fuse box. Engine coolant reservoir. Air filter assembly...

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: Diagnosis and Testing - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)

Children and Airbags

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back.

Lincoln Aviator. Children and Airbags