Lincoln Aviator 1st Generation

Production period:	2003 to 2005
Class:	Motor Car
Body versions:	SUV station wagon
Engines:	Gasoline: 4.6 litres (225 kW)
Length:	4909 mm
Width:	1931 mm
Height:	1814 mm
Wheelbase:	2889 mm
Curb weight:	2269 kg
successor	Lincoln MKX

The Lincoln Aviator First generation is a luxury sport utility vehicle (luxury SUV), which is very similar in design to the larger Lincoln Navigator. 

This was, compared to the sister models Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer, superior in features such as three-row seating for six-passengers along with in car DVD navigation system and good engine performance from the 4.6 litre V8 wiith Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD) or rear-wheel drive (2WD).

 The aviator was manufactured by the Ford brand Lincoln from 2003 to 2005 and replaced by the Lincoln MKX.

standard equipment

• Transmission oil cooler
• Speed-dependent power steering (ZF Servotronic II)
• Independent front and rear suspension
• 17 × 7.5 inches painted alloy wheels or chrome rims
• 245/65 TR17 BSW AS tires
• AdvanceTrac - fully electronic stability / traction program, can be switched off (from 2004 onwards optional)
• Top speed at 180 km / h (6300 / min) electronically controlled
• Head airbag for first and second row of seats (Safety Canopy System - Curtain)
• alarm system
• Double zone climate control with steering wheel operation
• Sound system with radio / CD changer, 4 speakers and steering wheel operation
• DVD entertainment system for the rear rows of seats (optional)
• Cruise control with steering wheel operation
• Radar- and sensor-controlled parking assist behind
• Keyless entry system
• Electrically adjustable pedal position
• Leather / wood multifunction steering wheel, height-adjustable
• Auto-dimming day / night rear view mirror
• Centre console and overhead console with storage compartments
• Six / seven-seater
• leather interior
• eight-way electrically adjustable front seats with electrically adjustable lumbar support
• Seat 2nd row completely collapsible and foldable to the front (only 7-seater, since 6-seater with centre console)
• Wood accents on the dashboard and door panels
• Leather / metal-like shift knob
• Memory system for driver's seat, exterior mirrors and pedals; 2 memory settings
• Fender extensions, door handles, front / rear bumpers and side panels in body colour
• Chrome grill (from year 2004)
• Electrically adjustable and manually hinged exterior mirrors in body colour, heat able and with turn signal insert

special models

• 2003 - Kitty Hawk Edition in black (for the Wright brothers' 100th birthday)
• 2004 - CS edition (California special with spoiler replacement in body colour and dual Borla exhaust system)