Motor cover for lincoln aviator

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Where can i buy Motor cover for lincoln aviator?
In China, cars come with such a cover. It is not in the USA

 

[jkeaton]

Check ebay and junk yards, depending on the year.

 

[peterk9]

There must be a reason why this cover is not offered in North America. although I have no idea why. It would likely also have to be fastened to the engine in some manner and perhaps that is not available on our Aviator. It would be helpful information if you added the year and model to a Signature so members can see what you have. I searched parts sites for a 2020 Reserve and had no luck finding that item.

Peter

 

[Wave]

There must be a reason why this cover is not offered in North America. although I have no idea why. It would likely also have to be fastened to the engine in some manner and perhaps that is not available on our Aviator. It would be helpful information if you added the year and model to a Signature so members can see what you have. I searched parts sites for a 2020 Reserve and had no luck finding that item.

Peter

I have seen a lot of videos on Chinese sites. the engine compartment is one in the same American. Ford always installs the best equipment for the Chinese market. The Chinese aviator is equipped with an engine cover and a large screen with a new multimedia system.

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[Exit32]

There must be a reason why this cover is not offered in North America. although I have no idea why. It would likely also have to be fastened to the engine in some manner and perhaps that is not available on our Aviator. It would be helpful information if you added the year and model to a Signature so members can see what you have. I searched parts sites for a 2020 Reserve and had no luck finding that item.

Peter

When I took delivery of my 2022 Aviator Reserve, I opened the hood to inspect everything before leaving the dealership. The dealer's sales manager was standing next to me when I asked, "No more engine covers?" The sales manager told me Lincoln has discontinued installing engine covers because they had too many warranty claims resulting from mice nesting under engine covers, then chewing and damaging under-hood wiring. Seemed like a reasonable explanation to me.

 

[Wave]

When I took delivery of my 2022 Aviator Reserve, I opened the hood to inspect everything before leaving the dealership. The dealer's sales manager was standing next to me when I asked, "No more engine covers?" The sales manager told me Lincoln has discontinued installing engine covers because they had too many warranty claims resulting from mice nesting under engine covers, then chewing and damaging under-hood wiring. Seemed like a reasonable explanation to me.

Judging by the logic of Ford, more tolerant mice live in China, which do not spoil the wiring of Chinese aviators.

 

[peterk9]

When I took delivery of my 2022 Aviator Reserve, I opened the hood to inspect everything before leaving the dealership. The dealer's sales manager was standing next to me when I asked, "No more engine covers?" The sales manager told me Lincoln has discontinued installing engine covers because they had too many warranty claims resulting from mice nesting under engine covers, then chewing and damaging under-hood wiring. Seemed like a reasonable explanation to me.

There are few such posts about mice destroying wiring in the 5th gen Explorer forum.
"Ford uses a soy-based electrical wire coating that is cheaper and more environmentally friendly. It also tends to attract rodents that love the material for nest building."

Google Search

Peter

 

[silverydragon72]

Unfortunately it seems like they are all going that route with the new soy based materials that rodents love chewing. Wish they stuck to the original petroleum based one.

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and if you remove the engine cover, the soy will no longer like the mice?

 

[peterk9]

and if you remove the engine cover, the soy will no longer like the mice?

There is likely a lower chance of them building a nest without the cover there so less chance the mice will even stick around.

Peter

 

[G-427716]

Can we purchase the covers?

 

[ImpulseMacdent]

They need to be there so that the gasket on the hood has somewhere to contact. If Soy was the problem Then remove them all.
See "Missing engine covers" in this forum.
Ford is paying for them...and should.

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[peterk9]

See; Missing engine covers

Peter

 

[rtaglia]

Hello all, I am new to this forum and to being a Lincoln owner. I am going to pickup my car today from the dealer for repairing wiring due to rodent destruction. I have had the car only a couple weeks and never had an issue with either if the other cars kept in same garage. They say not covered under warranty and is going to cost about $1000. I am gathering information about others so I can look into a class action or resolution by Lincoln. Please let me know if I can use your info and if you know others ? Thanks in advance

 

[peterk9]

Hello all, I am new to this forum and to being a Lincoln owner. I am going to pickup my car today from the dealer for repairing wiring due to rodent destruction. I have had the car only a couple weeks and never had an issue with either if the other cars kept in same garage. They say not covered under warranty and is going to cost about $1000. I am gathering information about others so I can look into a class action or resolution by Lincoln. Please let me know if I can use your info and if you know others ? Thanks in advance

Welcome to the Forum.
There have been a few issues with rodent damage to wiring in both the Lincoln and Explorer forums. I doubt that a class action is even possible for this issue.
Are they replacing the wiring with the same OEM soy-based wiring? That's the issue - soy.
Have you solved the rodent problem at home? If not, it could happen again.

Peter

 

[The Chairman]

I had rodents eat on the engine cover but not the wiring on my 2019 Nautilus.

My daughter-in-law had rodents eat some of the engine cover and wiring on her brand new BMW X5. Her comprehension insurance covered it. But I think the bill was about $2K in damage.

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[The Chairman]

Hello all, I am new to this forum and to being a Lincoln owner. I am going to pickup my car today from the dealer for repairing wiring due to rodent destruction. I have had the car only a couple weeks and never had an issue with either if the other cars kept in same garage. They say not covered under warranty and is going to cost about $1000. I am gathering information about others so I can look into a class action or resolution by Lincoln. Please let me know if I can use your info and if you know others ? Thanks in advance

USAA’s Comprehensive portion of insurance covers this damage (subject to your deductible). Don’t know about other companies.

 

[Vikingstaff]

Pretty much any insurance is going to cover it, minus one’s deductible. A someone common’ish issue for many vehicles. Had it happen years ago to a Chevy Conversion van we had sitting and for sale. Did thousands of dollars in damage. Not sure why anyone would consider something like that as a possible warranty item or class action item. That’s bound to go no where.

 

[moose66]

Pretty much any insurance is going to cover it, minus one’s deductible. A someone common’ish issue for many vehicles. Had it happen years ago to a Chevy Conversion van we had sitting and for sale. Did thousands of dollars in damage. Not sure why anyone would consider something like that as a possible warranty item or class action item. That’s bound to go no where.

Couldn't agree more. I had this happen to a Nissan Frontier I owned years ago that I parked in my driveway and drove maybe once a week. Something (mice, cats, squirrels) loved the soy based wires and lines. Basically disabled the truck. Had to be towed to dealer for extensive repairs to wiring and fuel line. I didn't even think to file a claim. At the time, I did the old Google and didn't come up with much. Basically it just said, you are bound to have this issue if you don't drive frequently and live in an area with lots of wildlife. Or, if you have a rodent problem in your garage if you park indoors.