2020 Aviator Transmission goes out at 71k Miles

[peterk9]

Hello - came here to read about 2020 Aviator transmissions. We have the same issues with harsh shuddering at low speed, 130k miles. We appreciate that but was just given a $11,000 quote to fix. Who do we contact to get some assistance. Definitely won’t be purchasing another ford/lincoln, this was a $90,000 vehicle. Any help is appreciated!

Welcome to the Forum.
I believe the phone numbers are shown in the Owner's Manual.
You can also use this; https://www.lincoln.com/help/contact/

Peter

 

[Former Aviator Fan]

I have 2020 Lincoln Aviator AWD and I have the same transmission problem. It started at around 79,000 miles. I have been told that it is a known problem with many 2020 Aviators and Ford Expeditions. The Lincoln and Ford dealerships in the Central Texas area are so busy it takes 2 weeks to get an appointment to diagnose the problem and another 2 to 6 weeks to fix it! Non-dealership service departments have quoted $9,000 to replace the transmission with a new one ( not rebuilt but factory new with a complete warranty) . I am wondering if others are getting similar quotes or are getting repairs that do not require a new transmission

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
You might try calling Lincoln to see if there is anything they can do to help with the cost. Unfortunately, you are over the warranty mileage of 70K but under the 6 years.
I'm not sure which transmission you have, but I'm guessing it's the 10r80.

https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/v-2020-lincoln-aviator--reserve--3-0l-v6-gas/automatic-transmission--automatic-transmission

Peter

 

[inmanlanier]

Peter, I believe we have the 10R60. The 10R80 is in the Expeditions. The number 60 means a torque capability of 600 Newton-Meters (~442 ft.lbs.), bounding our engine's 415 ft.lb. rating.

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[inmanlanier]

I have 2020 Lincoln Aviator AWD and I have the same transmission problem. It started at around 79,000 miles. I have been told that it is a known problem with many 2020 Aviators and Ford Expeditions. The Lincoln and Ford dealerships in the Central Texas area are so busy it takes 2 weeks to get an appointment to diagnose the problem and another 2 to 6 weeks to fix it! Non-dealership service departments have quoted $9,000 to replace the transmission with a new one ( not rebuilt but factory new with a complete warranty) . I am wondering if others are getting similar quotes or are getting repairs that do not require a new transmission

See #11 in this thread above - there is a TSB on the trannies with specific symptoms. My son had it with his 2020 Expedition covered under the OEM powertrain warranty for $100. The valve body separator plate is replaced (to alter the hydraulics) and the corresponding seals and gaskets also get replaced. It solved his scenario of going into neutral at speed with rapid throttle application.