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.

 

[G-871388]

Hello,

I am new to the forum so if this isn't in the right place please let me know.

The powertrain warranty expired at 70k and despite it only being over by 1500 miles Lincoln has denied any type of coverage for it. Has anyone had any success with getting Lincoln to budge on any of that? The cost of the repair is $6000. I have already had to have the cv axles replaced, both the left and the right front rocker arms and balljoints and not he transmission is shot. The trans started jerking when I was on the highway when it would downshift and then had problems with the lower gears. I had some of what I thought were to be harder shifts than were normal in the past but nothing like this. I haven't ever had a transmission go from fine to shot in 2 days with no real warnings. Anyone else had this happen?

Welcome to the Forum, Corey.
Is it a Ford/Lincoln ESP Warranty? If so, it probably has to have them do the work.

Peter

I have a 2020 Aviator with 75k and just experienced a large jerk when it downshifts at 25mph or so. Dealer said about 5k to fix. Also a few months back all the tire pressure sensors went bad within 2 weeks of each other. First and Last Aviator for me
Billy

 

[peterk9]

I have a 2020 Aviator with 75k and just experienced a large jerk when it downshifts at 25mph or so. Dealer said about 5k to fix. Also a few months back all the tire pressure sensors went bad within 2 weeks of each other. First and Last Aviator for me
Billy

Have you tried contacting Lincoln to see if there is anything they can do to help with the transmission cost? You are only over the mileage warranty by 5k miles.
As for the TPMS sensors, it would appear that the batteries in them died. That's normal.

Peter