Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Thermostat

Lincoln Aviator: Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Thermostat

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).

Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.0L EcoBoost/3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).

- Detach the coolant hose retainers.
- Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
  Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove the bolt and position the degas bottle aside.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

NOTICE: Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.
Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.

Loosen the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

- Detach the coolant hose retainer.
- Remove the bolts and the air cleaner support bracket.
  Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

Remove the bolts and disconnect the coolant outlet connector.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

NOTE: The thermostat vent valve should be on top.

NOTE: During installation verify the thermostat vent hole is at the 12 o'clock position.
Remove the thermostat. Inspect the O-ring seal and replace it if necessary.

Installation

Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine coolant.
Refer to: Specifications (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, Specifications).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fill and bleed the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).

Removal and Installation - Radiator

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the cooling module. Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3...

Removal and Installation - Transmission Fluid Heater Coolant Control Valve

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hose Clamp Remover/Installer Removal WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Shift Solenoids (SS)

Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV Removal All Solenoids Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket and filter. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation)...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Parking Brake

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 ABS B1111:4B Electric Park Brake Enable:Over Temperature GO to Pinpoint Test F ABS B1111:53 Electric Park Brake Enable:Deactivated GO to Pinpoint Test G ABS B1111:54 Electric Park Brake Enable:Missing Calibration GO to Pinpoint Test E ABS C0609:01 Park Brake Switch Circuit:General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B ABS C0616:9A Park Brake Control Module Control Circuit Performance:Component or System Operating Conditions GO to Pinpoint Test B ABS C1034:01 Park Brake:General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B ABS C1034:07 Park Brake:Mechanical Failures GO to Pinpoint Test K ABS C1034:13 Park Brake:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test B ABS C1034:25 Park Brake:Signal Shape/Waveform Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B ABS C1034:2F Park Brake:Signal Erratic GO to Pinpoint Test B ABS C1034:47 Park Brake:Watchdog/Safety µC Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B ABS C1034:48 Park Brake:Supervision Software Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B ABS C1034:57 Park Brake:Invalid/Incompatible Software Component GO to Pinpoint Test B ABS C1034:71 Park Brake:Actuator Stuck GO to Pinpoint Test C ABS C1034:77 Park Brake:Commanded Position Not Reachable GO to Pinpoint Test C ABS C1034:78 Park Brake:Alignment Or Adjustment Incorrect GO to Pinpoint Test H ABS C1034:97 Park Brake:Component or System Operation Obstructed or Blocked GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C1A43:98 Motor Supply:Component or System Over Temperature GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2005:18 Right Actuator:Circuit Current Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2005:19 Right Actuator:Circuit Current Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2005:77 Right Actuator:Commanded Position Not Reachable GO to Pinpoint Test C ABS C2005:78 Right Actuator:Alignment Or Adjustment Incorrect GO to Pinpoint Test A ABS C2006:18 Left Actuator:Circuit Current Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2006:19 Left Actuator:Circuit Current Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2006:77 Left Actuator:Commanded Position Not Reachable GO to Pinpoint Test C ABS C2006:78 Left Actuator:Alignment Or Adjustment Incorrect GO to Pinpoint Test A ABS C2007:13 Right Motor:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2007:1C Right Motor:Circuit Voltage Out Of Range GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2007:92 Right Motor:Performance Or Incorrect Operation GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2008:13 Left Motor:Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2008:1C Left Motor:Circuit Voltage Out Of Range GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS C2008:92 Left Motor:Performance Or Incorrect Operation GO to Pinpoint Test D ABS U2002:00 Switch:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test J ABS U2002:47 Switch:Watchdog/Safety µC Failure GO to Pinpoint Test B Symptom Chart(s) Symptom Chart: Parking Brake and Actuation Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Child Safety Locks

When the child safety locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

Lincoln Aviator. Child Safety Locks

The child safety lock control is on the driver door.

Press the control to switch the child safety locks on. Press the control again to switch them off. A light on the child safety control illuminates when you switch them on.