| Issue ID | 564437 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10139129 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | AVIATOR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/10/05 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | With less than 200 miles on it, my 2005 lincoln aviator developed a leak that was dripping down through the overhead light switch near the rear view mirror. Dealer believes that drainage tube channeling water from sunroof crimped when installed at the factory. Dealer has seen other aviators with same problem. This can cause an electrical system short since water was dripping into radio and dashboard controls as well as shifter. Water drops have also been spotted over driver side speaker on door where drainage tube empties to. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 223 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5LMEU88H65ZXXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/10/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | LICCARDI MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 732-752-7373 |
| Dealer's city | GREENBROOK |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 08812 |