Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Suspension System - General Information / Specifications

Lincoln Aviator: Suspension System - General Information / Specifications

General Specifications

NOTE: Measurements listed at curb load. Curb load is defined as "full service fluids, full fuel tank(s), no passengers and no cargo".

Item	Specification
Ball Joint Deflection (All Vehicles)
Lower	0 - 0.8 mm (0-0.032 in)
Upper	0 - 0.2 mm (0-0.008 in)
Side-to-Side Lean (All Vehicles)
Front — maximum	12 mm (0.472 in)
Rear — maximum	7 mm (0.275 in)
Front Ride Height
AWD Gas and PHEV vehicles *	58.2 mm (2.291 in) ± 12 mm (0.472 in)
RWD Gas vehicles *	48.3 mm (1.901 in) ± 12 mm (0.472 in)
Air Suspension vehicles **	465 mm (18.307 in) ± 16 mm (0.629 in)
Rear Ride Height
AWD Gas and PHEV vehicles *	62.9 mm (2.476 in) ± 10 mm (0.393 in)
RWD Gas vehicles *	55.3 mm (2.177 in) ± 10 mm (0.393 in)
Air Suspension vehicles **	469 mm (18.464 in) ± 14 mm (0.551 in)

* Refer Ride Height Measurement procedure in the General Procedures section of the workshop manual.

** Refer FDRS for ride height measurement instructions.

Alignment Specifications

NOTE: Measurements listed at curb load. Curb load is defined as "full service fluids, full fuel tank(s), no passengers and no cargo".

Item	LH	RH	Total / Split
Front
Camber - AWD Gas and All PHEV vehicles	-0.55° ± 0.75°	-0.55° ± 0.75°	0.0° ± 0.75°
Camber - RWD Gas vehicles	-0.76° ± 0.75°	-0.76° ± 0.75°	0.0° ± 0.75°
Camber - Air Suspension vehicles	-0.80° ± 0.75°	-0.80° ± 0.75°	0.0° ± 0.75°
Caster - AWD Gas and All PHEV vehicles	3.46° ± 0.75°	3.46° ± 0.75°	0.0° ± 0.75°
Caster - RWD Gas vehicles	3.68° ± 0.75°	3.68° ± 0.75°	0.0° ± 0.75°
Caster - Air Suspension vehicles	3.63° ± 0.75°	3.63° ± 0.75°	0.0° ± 0.75°
Toe - (positive value is toe in, negative value is toe out) - All Vehicles	—	—	0.25° ± 0.20°
Rear
Camber - AWD Gas and All PHEV vehicles	-0.90° ± 0.75°	-0.90° ± 0.75°	—
Camber - RWD Gas vehicles	-0.90° ± 0.75°	-0.90° ± 0.75°	—
Camber - Air Suspension vehicles	-1.30° ± 0.75°	-1.30° ± 0.75°	—
Toe - (positive value is toe in, negative value is toe out) - All Vehicles	0.12° ± 0.20°	0.12° ± 0.20°	0.24° ± 0.20°
Thrust Angle	—	—	—

Suspension System - General Information

Diagnosis and Testing - Suspension System

Preliminary Inspection Road test the vehicle. If any suspension alignment or ride height concerns are present, REFER to Symptom Chart: Suspension System...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle

Programming NOTE: Perform the adaptive learning drive cycle on a level road surface. Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and Transmission Adaptive Tables. Drive the vehicle until the engine and transmission reach normal operating temperature...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement

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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