| Issue ID | 733063 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10278763 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | AVIATOR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/04/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln aviator. While driving at any speed, the driver heard a loud roaring noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they rebuilt the rear end pinion and bearings, which only remedied the failure for ten months. When the failure recurred, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the wheel bearings. Six months later, the noise recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The mechanic test drove the vehicle, but did not hear the sound; therefore, the dealer stated that there were no failures. The contact believes that his vehicle should not experience the same defect several times. He stated that the failure appeared to be due to a manufacturer defect and that a recall should be issued. The failure mileage was 11,270 and current mileage was 27,475. The clockspring was replaced. Updated 10/23/09 updated 01/28/10. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11270 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | THOMASVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5LMEU68H24ZXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 26/10/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LANGDALE FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 229-33-2300 |
| Dealer's city | VALDOSTA |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 31601 |