Key Programming: Lincoln Aviator 2003-2005
Lincoln Aviator 2003-2005 Key Programming Procedure
The following are the key programming procedures for Lincoln Aviator for the year 2003 to 2005.
Except Lincoln LS before 2002 (must use OEM Programmer or aftermarket programming tool)
To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the LOCK position to RUN.
4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the LOCK position and RUN. NOTE: The eighth turn must end in the RUN position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. NOTE: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been exited.
Focus 2000-2007 Close doors, buckle seat belts, off to on 4x, tone, then depress remote button
About Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln added a smaller SUV to its 2003 model-year portfolio after producing a single sport utility vehicle, the full-size Navigator, for the previous five years. The Aviator is related to the midsize Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer, and it looks a lot like the Navigator.
The Aviator lineup has been simplified for 2005. Last year’s Luxury series acquired access to equipment previously reserved for the Ultimate series, which has since been discontinued. The grille has been modified, and there are now two new exterior colors and one new interior color available.
Ford’s AdvanceTrac electronic stability system and Roll Stability Control are now standard on all Aviators. Aluminum wheels with seven spokes and a diameter of 17 inches are now standard.
A tire-pressure monitor and rear parking assist are also standard features. The Aviator is a body-on-frame vehicle with completely independent suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.
The Aviator’s fundamental appearance is similar to that of other Lincoln sedans and SUVs. It has a wide grille with a redesigned chrome surround and slots, which is accompanied by huge clear-lens headlights. The front bumper fascia incorporates round fog lamps.
Many chassis components, including an extra-thick windshield, were custom-made to reduce noise and vibration levels. The liftgate on the Aviator has two pieces, with a flip-up back glass.
The 4.6-liter V-8 engine produces 302 horsepower and 300 pounds-feet of torque, and it is mated to a five-speed automated transmission. With all-wheel drive, the towing capacity is 7,100 pounds. Aviators are also available with rear-wheel drive.
The Aviator also has Ford’s Safety Canopy, which deploys side curtain-type airbags during rollovers and side-impact collisions in addition to all-disc antilock brakes. Roll Stability Control is part of the AdvanceTrac technology.
The AdvanceTrac stability control system, which features a new Roll Stability Control feature, is now standard. The model lineup has been reduced to a single well-equipped trim with distinct option packages for individuals who desire more luxury amenities. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are now standard, and a new chrome grille surround and slots are available.
The Lincoln Aviator is a tough, midsize SUV that can last between 200,000 and 250,000 miles on average if properly maintained and used conservatively. If you drive 15,000 miles per year, you will have around 13 – 17 years of service before repair costs become uneconomical.
The Ford Aviator is a more opulent variant of the Ford Explorer; both cars are manufactured by the same parent company and share the same base and twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engines.
The Explorer has stood the test of time, so you can expect the Aviator to follow in its footsteps.
The Aviator should last 200,000 – 250,000 miles before major components such as the engine and transmission need to be replaced or repair costs begin to outweigh the vehicle’s value.
