2005 Lincoln Aviator Review, Walkaround, Start Up, Test Drive

Help us grow so we can bring you more videos! Like us on Facebook @ / 2redline They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. We say, the Aviator was the best version of the Explorer platform, it's just too bad the truck wasn't much of a sales success for the brand.
"A surprisingly enjoyable luxury sport-ute that takes all that's right about the Navigator and applies it to a smaller, more manageable package."
(Edmunds.com)

[@ivanhernandez4461]

Well it's 2022.. I just bought a 2004 lincoln aviator in very good condition.. it sat in a garage for 5 years! The couple that sold it to me sed it was too big for them and they decided to park it and left it. Their son sold it to me so I brought a tow truck and took it to a mechanic that I trust, he did what he did and was impressed by how well taken care of the lincoln is. No engine issues, smells new, no corrosion at all, open the hood and the everything looks and compares when you buy a new vehicle.. everything looks and smell new.. it has 46,895 miles... for a 2004 and being 2022 now... I got a very good SUV 👍

[@grywalcott2003]

Thanks for the video 2theRedline. Very good review. I just bought a 2004 Aviator and am very impressed. It seems Lincoln put more effort into the design of this car than they did any other Lincoln. It's a shame so few were made. People didn't know what they were missing. I'm glad I got one. And it's actually a Mustang Mach 1 engine.

[@leemoknows]

The Aviator's did NOT have the V8 from the Mustang Bullitt. It is a 4.6L DOHC and is from the 03-04 Mustang Mach 1's. The Bullitt's had a 4.6L SOHC engines.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

The Aviator had the engine from the Mach 1 and Mercury Marauder. The Lincoln Aviator had a 5 speed automatic transmission. The Mercury Marauder had the 4R70W or 4R75W depending on the model year.

[@joemelissabucik7689]

The first car to have the same engine as this Aviator was the Lincoln Mark Vlll and Lincoln Continental even before it was put in the Mustang Mach 1.

[@leemoknows]

@@joemelissabucik7689 Indeed!

[@Ddog2k3]

I have a 2004 model, and it has 166K miles on it, and it's still going strong! Yeezzziiirrr!!

[@GeneralCondom]

Hey man !how long since you had this aviator? and did you have any mechanical issues?

[@Ddog2k3]

Hey man! I had my Aviator since August 2006, and i had little things like wheel bearing, tune-up, and the PCV valve done lately, not too much major problems, it's still going good! LOL

[@GeneralCondom]

great anything i should look for if im buying one?

[@Ddog2k3]

Well if you like this Aviator, it's worth getting it man, besides it rides so smooth and rides like a dream LOL, but yea if you want to, you should get it man

[@GeneralCondom]

i heard repair are expensive .. can you tell me more about it, and how does it handle on the snow? again thanks for replying :D

[@wildaortiz717]

Thank you. We just got a 2004 Aviator. We are very pleased.

[@byloecelhigh8467]

Niiice. If you don’t mind me asking? What was the mileage on it and how much was it priced?

[@danovido8946]

I have a rare California (CS) edition with stock twin Borla exhausts and a custom rear end. The truck is wonderful and smooth to drive.

[@danmurphy1994]

This is the best Lincoln to come around in 40+ years. I'm only just now coming to appreciate it though.

[@erick64bosck3]

The best car I've never had! I drive it in France with a LPG kit.

[@zeroforzero546]

Ha, you must get good looks and smiles. I have an 2011 Lincoln Towncar, but I love the Aviator. serious style, and a fantastic engine.

[@wesleysmith4281]

I just purchased a 2005 aviator. It has 144k miles. Runs fine. But finding parts can be a nightmare. After 19years thefront lower control arm bushings need replacing but the bushing and control arm are no longer manufactured.

[@kwameboadukissi426]

I still have mine in Ghana. It drives like magic.

[@grywalcott2003]

Nothing handles like a Lincoln. Not even a Lexus (I used to be a valet).

[@EricFortuneJr.]

Typiclelooroll Not exactly.. I wouldn’t compare the older Lincolns to any Japanese brand (with exception of the LS 3.9). The older Lincolns were usually on the softer side, they are historically known for their soft smooth ride, extremely comfortable seats and quiet smooth V8 engines. In fact they were so quiet when you came to a complete stop you’d find yourself glancing down at the gauges (assuming you had a tachometer) or listening for the sound of the engine idle. Newer Lincolns are the same way though they’ve phased out the V8s in favor of smaller displacement high output twin turbo V6s. Now back to the LS with the 3.9 liter V8, it was a slightly sportier Lincoln that shared it’s platform with the Jaguar S-Type and Ford Thunderbird. It was discontinued in 2006 I think and replaced with the Lincoln MKS which was based on a Volvo platform.

[@BoardwalkBullies]

Navigator is built on Expedition chassis/based on F-150 p/u, Aviator is built on Explorer/Mountaineer chassis/ based on Ford Ranger p/u. Navigator has unique 5.4L DOHC specific only to it rated at 305 hp and 365 ft/lbs, Aviator has DOHC 4.6L from Mustang Mach 1/Marauder rated at 302hp and 300 ft/lbs. Navigator has full air ride suspension standard, not available on Aviator. Navigator has optional power retracting running boards when doors are opened. I THINK Navigator has power opening/closing rear door. Navigator has Ford 5 speed automatic in '03 and '04, then Jaguar borrowed ZF 6 speed in '05 and '06. Aviator has 5 speed Ford auto only. I THINK again that the Navigator has full time 4wd selectable and AWD default whereas the Aviator is AWD (open front diff) only. Surprisingly, both vehicles can tow in the mid 7,000lb range at max, 7400 Aviator and 7700 Navigator (both come with class III hitch) as the Aviator has a higher power to weight ratio than the Navigator, and most importantly, the Aviator is faster!!! Both exteriors and interiors are almost identical with slightly unique re-positioning of interior equipment.

[@jameshayes7937]

And here we are in 2020 with a brand new aviator

[@BillySlone]

I have 20 inch chrome rims, and high performance summer low profile tires on mine, and it still handles remarkably well in the winter. I'd say if one had an Aviator that had the factory tires on there it would be even better! If I'm not mistaken, AWD was standard on all of them from 2003 - 2005, with the only difference being the addition of the Stability Control being standard on the 2005 models.

[@Ndasuunye]

yeah the 90s doesn't even have a map system so unless your comparing the GPS to a windows 95, that joke didn't make sense to me.

[@DaddyIvo]

I really hope you reviewed the new 2020 Aviator! It’s sooooo AWESOME!

[@brvdleigh3546]

"It has a navigation system!" Loved that part :P

[@mattnoell1968]

I have a mint condition silver 2005 premium edition. I like the truck so much I just dropped in a new engine. I plan on modernizing the wheels, grill, headlights, and side vents and see if I can fool a few people. I chipped the engine and it makes a big difference, considering adding the Eaton 112 with only 8 psi of supercharged boost just for fun. M. 😊

[@srtmitch8]

Did this ever happen?

[@Kbtoy789]

My wife's had hers for 4 years now. She loves it. I love it for the engine. Problems thus far have been nothing but electronics... Window motor, mirror switch... Aside from that, nothing.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

Omg could you imagine if Lincoln kept producing these, how nice Gen 2 would of looked?! They should consider bringing it back, but this time base it on the new Explorer unibody structure.

[@Xzexes]

The modular 4.6 in the aviator shared similar design with the 03-04 Mach 1, Cobra, and Mercury Marauder having a double overhead cam valve train, giving the vehicles 4 overhead valves. Closest to the Marauder due to the aluminum block shared between those two vehicles. The Mach 1 and Cobra both had cast iron blocks. The Bullitt only came with 2 overhead valves per cylinder and single overhead casms until the '05-'09 generation of Mustang and Bullitt which came with 3 overhead valves per cylinder. Other than that, fantastic video. These beasts really are unknown outside of the small group of owners out there

[@starxlr7863]

I believe this was the InTech 4.6L 32 valve that came from both the Lincoln Mark VIII and Continental.

[@djmadmanmusic]

The mach 1 has an aluminum block. I actually have a mach 1, and an aviator

[@jerrywilderman1569]

Own an 04 Aviator....love it.

[@alanlorenzo100]

The floor is on the ground??? at 5:17

[@stevenplaskett7728]

You are wrong the motor was first used in the 92 Lincoln mark 8. Mustang borrowed the motor from Lincoln. It was always a Lincoln only motor with Ford's only getting the sohc 4.6 and the Lincoln has the dohc.

[@arthurgreiser4091]

"The floor is practically on the ground" Hahaha i would assume so, nice review keep it up!

[@broadwayfan1994]

my mom had one of these. it was as reliable as dirt and it finally died in june with about 76k miles on it and we got a 2013 lexus rx350. i have a soft spot for aviators since i learned to drive on them and they pull like freight trains

[@reyguzman2524]

I’ve had my 05 aviator for about 6 years now. No problems what so ever . It has 96k miles not bad for a 17 yr old car

[@TheDarkPhoenix23]

I own this exact car! The one featured here has the upgraded "Ebony" package which blacks out the grill and minimizes the chrome to the roof racks and the strip under the window. I love mine and would keep it forever!

[@BPD1586]

Own an '05 Aviator, just hit 147K on the odometer this week... love the power under the hood. Hate the cracking liftgate common with this generation Explorer/Mountaineer/Aviator.

[@sauntersway3980]

I got one today. I feel lost. I found the cd player behind that screen hidden.

[@theredline]

We got your email, we actually did not, not sure what happened, can you still see the main channel?

[@_thebusphotograher_cali]

Redline Reviews: They brought the Lincoln aviator back for the 2020 model year as the redesigned Ford Explorer

[@casiey258]

I am in between the 2005 Aviator, 2006 LS, and 2004 LR Discovery 2. I have owned an 2003 Lincoln ls, and missed it since i let it go, but repairs where just unbelievable, now i'm not giving up on them quite yet, i just wandering if anyone had any comments on buying this car or one of the others ones. thanks!

[@MJ-hg1mk]

If u can find an 09/10 Mercury Mountaineer Premier V8! Get it! God they're the best! I had an 09. Hated selling it, but was our 3rd car and we moved downtown. ($$$$parking).... I LOVED that truck!

[@misterjgl]

My aunt has one and loves it never had any issues with it, she has always done Ford products and never had any issues with well over 200,000 miles I would buy this just as a extra car like for traveling, this car is dated but looks good

[@ACEcolorado1]

I love those nice looking electro luminescent gauges. Lexus and Cadillac used them too

[@SMITPGG1997]

Amazing 2005 Lincoln Aviator Video. 😀

[@jmc6000]

Acually the V8 is the 32valve power plant from the Mach 1 that has been detuned. Plus I think that the Aviator never came with HIDs.

[@TyAHarris]

im gonna get this this is my dream car or van or truck watever\

[@Hammama]

Did you end up getting it? If so, how many clicks does it have and how has it been?

[@rickyastorga5069]

Can u do a 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

[@MJ-hg1mk]

I had an 09 Mountaineer Premier V8! God it was wonderful! Hated selling it. I recommend anyone to get one if u can find and evaluate properly.

[@grifster981234567890]

Had to watch this again because of the new aviator

[@joeygonzales6350]

No the motor comes from a mach 1 or 99-00 cobra. Not from a bullit.... they just have a 2 valve 4.6

[@giovanni233]

for the clueless people Lincoln Aviator and Mercury Mariner= Ford Explorer Lincoln Navigator= Ford Expedition Mercury Sable=Ford Taurus/500 Mercury Milan=Ford Fusion

[@mhbone]

You mean Mountaineer, not Mariner. The Mariner was the Ford Escape.

[@chrisreed26]

@@mhbone haha it looks like he was the one who was clueless as he did not know the difference between the Mariner and the Mountaineer!! I wonder how he feels trying to act all know it all giving out incorrect information!!

[@corey4042]

Umm. The Sable was the Taurus and the Montego was the 500.

[@Tractionless]

Lincoln Town Car = Mercury Grand Marquis = Ford Crown Victoria RIP Mercury. RIP Panther platform.

[@Adeline9418]

Matthew Based the Mountaineer was Ford Escape.

[@LaytonKnightt]

We had an '03 Kitty Hawk edition that ate through two transmissions in eight years. Still, the Discovery is one of the most unreliable luxury cars made EVER, so the Lincolns are probably a safer bet.

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

My '05 Aviator's transmission let go at 78,000 miles.

[@SURENITY]

That's it?!

[@freddymedina7430]

I don't know if anyone can give me their 2 cents in the matter but it will be glad to anyone who does. I'm planing on buying at 2005 Lincoln aviator with 122000 miles on it for 8K. It has no check engine lights and new tires. I keep reading on how this is is such a great vehicle but a terrible one also. Should I buy or no ?

[@allday2828]

just give it a tune up anyways like spark plugs and a oil change

[@freddymedina7430]

+Servando Lerma do you have 1

[@spookybej3834]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@silverbackpauly4814]

You should do a review on a new Lincoln navigator

[@synhbuny8797]

So my aviator doesn’t have a CD player. Does that mean it’s and older or newer body?

[@steve1201988]

The motor is actually based on the marauder 4v v8 not the bullitt .....

[@Xzexes]

Tyler Luckenbill The Cobra and Mach 1 used iron blocks. The aluminum blocks in the Aviator and Marauder were actually the same. So the Aviator 32v actually was not only based off of the Marauder, they were the same engine

[@starxlr7863]

No this is the InTech V8 that came directly from the Lincoln Mark VIII and Continental. Later it was used in the Mustang cars but it was originally built for Lincoln by Ford.

[@dodobono452]

I want one for my first car I see them a lot in my city

[@MADEMAN-hv9zs]

I JUST MISSED OUT ON AN 04 AVIATOR AWD W/ 175K ON IT FOR $2900.. ENDED UP WITH A 05 EXPLORER XLT AWD V8 AT 142K WITH 20INCH RIMS DVD ROOF COUNSEL FULLY LOADED FOR $3000.. SOMETIMES YOU DON'T KNOWS WHAT YOU WANT UNTIL U GET IT!

[@85MasterV]

05 Explorer is nice but about 50 horsepower less than an Aviator..

[@Adeline9418]

Taillights look like the Lexus SUV Right now I have an 05 Escape Hybrid.

[@KenCarTechMeow]

My only complaint with the Aviator is the ABYSMAL fuel economy. I averaged 8mpg in mixed driving over a month.

[@fantasma.b]

That really sucks

[@shawnroode2308]

Great review! Thanks

[@hardstock07]

Thanks, I amma get one, 2003 Black with 85K, thank y out for video!

[@keithwash3088]

This reminds me more of the mountaineer

[@tlg-]

the gages look really dark in the camera. love the interior especially for the year, love the trucky exterior, but this trucks Achilles heel is the 5speed auto... they grenade usually by 100k.

[@brianpackston5059]

My 2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR is overheating & shutting off. I've been told it's the thermostat, changed it! No change. Took it somewhere else, they say it has" HYDRACARBONS IN THE COOLING SYSTEM" indicating HEAD GASKET ISSUES. IS IT WORTH FIXING. I have over 150,000 miles on it. HELP!!

[@MJ-hg1mk]

If the body/frame/tranny is all good, buy a new engine! Otherwise, no!

[@timboslice45]

These coolant systems need to have the air bled out of them, or else they develop air bubbles and overheat. Google "Ford 4.6 DOHC burp procedure"

[@travonbrooks3011]

Nice.. Didn't expect to see a grant cardone bracelet

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

What it's This intro Music

[@Rajinphoto]

whats different between aviator and navigator?

[@cluelesslistener]

I had seen it once,its pretty rare in ,Milwaukee, WI

[@casiey258]

I just broke down and bought an 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged. I took the 2005 Aviator for a test drive and the transmission was jerky from take off i guess when it was switching gears, and the back plastic cracked once the car sales man shut the back hatch; I also wasn't really to happy with buying an 2005 for 12 grand when i got an 08 with less miles for 16. thanks for you input tho!

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

I would have to agree lol I had a feeling you probably liked these :P

[@jerrymorris8624]

My dad had one of these and did not have a built in gps or DVD players

[@coldheartredline5588]

Does the Lincoln Aviator have a tow mode? Or does it have a factory system like the Chevrolet Silverado to prevent the transmission from being damaged?🤔🤔🤔

[@DigiDrone]

lol Why would a 2005 Lincoln take VHS? lol Maybe it came with Blockbuster video movie passes.

[@mil_ros9725]

It should be "too bad" in the description I usually don't point it out but I figured you guys would want to know

[@allday2828]

looks just like mine cept mines a 03 , mine came with touch screen radio and a dvd play in the back for the kids awesome ride , halls ass

[@Hammama]

How many clicks and how reliable is it? thanks!

[@Shuggies]

Was wondering what kind of gas mileage it gets.??

[@anar7464]

Theres a simple answer to this, if you have to question if it's affordable you can't afford. If the avg person followed this advice alot of people wouldn't been in debt.

[@MJ-hg1mk]

Buy a (Mercury Mariner), 4cyl fwd crossover that LOOKS like an SUV. You'll get close to decent gas mileage. Keep the a/c off and you'll do okay in the city.

[@jlcii]

It's hardly what I would call dated; if anything, modern cars have too much crap in them. And the third row seat is nowhere near tight; my 6ft2 brother-in-law fit into it just fine with decent comfort.

[@twistedstang1]

The motor is not a Cobra or a Mach 1 it is the same motor that came in the Lincoln Mark VIII.....

[@twistedstang1]

@Eddie Money How did you come load of crap?The 4.6 DOHC was released in 1993 and only came in the Mark VIII....In 96 They started putting them in the Cobra's just different intakes.So You might want to do your research before you start typing

[@twistedstang1]

@Eddie Money You are a Fully Blown Idiot go smoke some more drywall dumb ass.

[@joshschmitt98]

When you get to where the engine came from you start to go downhill. The 4-Valve DOHC InTech 4.6L V8 engine was put into many cars.... Lincoln Mark VIII, Continental, Mark VII LSC, Aviator. Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Mustang Mach 1. Mercury Marauder. And multiple cars without FoMoCo's names... Panoz AIV, Marcos Mantis GT, Qvale Mangusta, MG X-Power SV, and the Panoz Esperante. None of which being the Mustang Bullit...

[@alphabeast9895]

I prefer the Infiniti qx56 over this

[@hetzelmondragonmondragon4621]

I have 2005 model

[@electricbird423forester9]

Not gonna lie aviaior is hard to find

[@bmwmsport11]

One thing I like about Lincoln's is the color choices and overall body shape. Once I look at details id much rather have a Cadillac escalade.

[@DrNo-dz2hd]

Do these have the 2 or 3 valve 4.6?

[@renedl22]

4v 4.6

[@jerrywilderman1569]

DOHC 32 valve 4.6..... Mean little bastard. No VVT. Premium fuel.

[@DrNo-dz2hd]

@@jerrywilderman1569 Eek. I'd rather just get an older model mountaineer with the 2v. Tryna find a v8 explorer model to supercharge and I doubt this would take it as easy.

[@saltrox6531]

@@DrNo-dz2hd more like the other way around, it has the same engine has the svt cobra just without the blower

[@WannabeSS]

Proportions are sooo much better than the Navigator lol

[@stevewalther2293]

The engine comes from the lincoln town car...

[@freddymedina7430]

Are these still even worth to buy?

[@armymatt83]

+Fred Medina 0609370 yeah they are. 302hp mustang v8 awd seats 6 or 7, fast for a suv, ifs,irs. they still go for around $10,000.

[@freddymedina7430]

+armymatt83 but like aren't they expensive to maintain I mean even though it's a expensive explorer it's still a Lincoln.

[@armymatt83]

Fred Medina 0609370 because it has common parts with the explorer and marauder you can keep costs down buy getting get those parts for it but yeah if you take it to Lincoln for work you will spend a bit more.

[@freddymedina7430]

+armymatt83 do you own one? I've wanted one since o can remember. But just hesitant to buy it since it's so old. But OMG the interior is what makes me fall in love.

[@armymatt83]

Fred Medina 0609370 one of these no. but I have a lincoln LS and I've been looking into getting one of these so I have some idea of what they cost to maintain but I have talked to owners and they say these suv's and pretty reliable.

[@troyg.866]

I had An 04 base aviator I was as 215000 miles on it going strong then I totaled it :(

[@bernieclips9003]

I just watched a review for a 2020 and it's so ugly compared to an 05

[@TheSaikou96]

I love everything about this car except that unreliable transmission

[@hetzelmondragonmondragon4621]

Rip aviator 2002-2005

[@ahmedalhosani6895]

2020 dude!

[@infinity3jif]

cobra motor

[@twistedstang1]

Not a Cobra motor when that motor was released in 93 in the Lincoln Mark VIII only then came out in the Cobra in 96...

[@Adeline9418]

Rear looks like a Lexus.

[@JoeTaco83]

Its still an Explorer wth a Lincoln badge. Its an American car and will be found at a PicAPart very soon after it hits 150 k miles. Beleive me guys. In these days you dont impress anybody any more by driving a Lincoln. No matter what year it is.

[@hakunamatata3970]

+Jose Olvera If you drive a car to impress people, you're driving the wrong car.

[@armymatt83]

+TJ Taylor exactly. but I would have said if you buy a car to impress people you're buying it for the wrong reason.

[@starxlr7863]

Yeah ok buddy whatever floats your boat.

[@Ndasuunye]

god damn, what exactly is lincoln about this? Seriously?

[@rosendodominguez9639]

IN D A GOOD 1 I DROVAT.IN.THE MAUNTANS OF MEXSICO...AND .IN SPAÑA..AND EKUADOR...AND IN THE FELEPINAS.....AND I BRADAIT BACK TO USA ...KOOL

[@NONAME-ib6nk]

5:15

[@kevinbrown5051]

How mich

[@MVMSBLISS]

merp.

[@chrisreed26]

Good Lord kid can you talk a little slower? You are going 98 mph! I had to go back and tun on the CC to see what you said about the heated and cooled seats!! Either talk slower or lay off the speed!!!

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Why did u unsubscribe me to the channel?