Anyone moving on from 2020 or newer Aviator?

[icemantx]

So we are on our second Aviator and have had a checkered history with the Aviator. Our 2020 Aviator AWD Reserve was bought back by Lincoln under the lemon law and we then moved to a 2023 model in hopes our experience would improve. While the recalls are fewer and the last year and half has been relatively trouble free, the first year was problematic and now gremlins are starting to show up such as: 1) Driver door latch does not always engage leaving the door not latching closed 2) Two open recalls recently announced 3) Map lights going on and off intermittently 4) Occasional rattles

The issues with our 2nd Aviator date back to the first year of ownership led to Lincoln providing the Lincoln Premium Care extended warranty until 100k miles or October 2028. Even though I have time with extended warranty coverage, my confidence in its reliability is simply gone.

All that said, for those who are considering or have moved away from the Aviator, what did you or will you consider moving to?

For everyone who is enjoying their Aviators, I am very happy for you and wish we experienced the same as we have had a rough ride with the Aviator over the last 5 years.

 

[moose66]

Howdy. How ironic you posted this. I just bought a 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury last Friday. I will be unloading my Aviator before the end of the month. It was a decent ride. I had some issues. Would I buy again? Maybe if they still offered the PHEV.

I am sitting on two recalls (2nd row seat and the body trim coming off). Neither of which have caused me any issues. I too have the map light that turns on when it wants to.

In the end, I enjoyed the Avi, but probably will not miss it when it is gone.

 

[Vikingstaff]

So far, so good, with our ‘22 BL Aviator. We have the extended warranty until 2030 or 2031. We will ride that out at this point.

Prior to getting it I was strongly leaning into an Audi Q7 or maybe a CPO Audi SQ7. If I were going to look at other options, probably that. The Audi rides better than a BMW X5, and comfort is our main thing due to me having a very bad back and hip issues. So the BMW’s would be out. I don’t think the mid-size Cadillac’s compare favorably, so unless going up into a better line like Moose, I would probably rule those out too. I’d take a good look at a couple lines of Lexus perhaps as well. I am not enamored with the Genesis, but I know some like to compare the Aviator with their mid-size offering. Just not my cup of tea, and I frankly don’t trust the Genesis either.