Lincoln Aviator: Security

Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped)

Make sure you have the passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate. Stand behind your vehicle, and face the liftgate. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion, without pausing, under and away from the rear bumper detection area...

Passive Anti-Theft System

Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection...

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Module

Removal NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component. NOTE: If installing a new module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the diagnostic scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new module after installation...