Lincoln Aviator (2020 year). Instruction — part 20

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
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Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).

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Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.

•

See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation
and adjustment specifications.

•

Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 512).

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If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives you.

You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's load
in the Load Carrying chapter. See Load Limit
(page 304).

Remember to account for the trailer tongue
weight as part of your vehicle load when
calculating the total vehicle weight.

Hitches

Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.

Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.

A weight distributing hitch is not required for
your vehicle.

Safety Chains

Note: Do not attach safety chains to the
bumper.

Always connect the safety chains to the hook
retainers of your vehicle hitch.

To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross
them under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning tight corners. Do
not allow the chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's

hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may
not have enough braking power and your
chances of having a collision greatly
increase.

Electric brakes and instruction, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you install
them properly and adjust them to the
manufacturer's specifications. The trailer
brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.

The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined weight
rating.

Safe control of towed vehicles requires
separate functioning brake systems for
vehicles and trailers weighing more than
1,500 lb (680 kg) when loaded.

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Trailer Lamps

WARNING: Never connect any trailer

lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring;
this may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required.

Most towed vehicles require trailer lamps.
Make sure all running lights, brake lights,
direction indicators and hazard flashers are
working.

Before Towing a Trailer

Practice turning, stopping and backing up to
get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip. When
turning, make wider turns so the trailer
wheels clear curbs and other obstacles.

When Towing a Trailer

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Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).

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Do not make full-throttle starts.

•

Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly after
you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).

•

When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in park (P) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.

•

Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed control
may turn off automatically when you are
towing on long, steep grades.

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Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.

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If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and transmission
cooling.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with a
trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.

•

Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:

1. Turn the steering wheel to point your

vehicle tires away from traffic flow.

2. Set your vehicle parking brake.

3. Place the automatic transmission in park

(P).

4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of

the trailer wheels. (Chocks not included
with vehicle.)

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.

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Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after removing the trailer from the water.

When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
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Do not allow the static water level to rise
above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.

•

Do not allow waves to break higher than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
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Causing internal damage to the
components.

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Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.

Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the
rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear axle
lubricant, which is not normally checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected or other
axle repair is required.

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS

Emergency Towing

WARNING: If your vehicle has a

steering wheel lock make sure the ignition
is in the accessory or on position when
being towed.

If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle transport
trailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels on
the ground, regardless of the powertrain and
transmission configuration, under the
following conditions:
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Your vehicle is facing forward for towing
in a forward direction.

•

Refer to the Instruction Park Release
procedure. See Automatic Transmission
(page 218). Failing to do so may result in
damage to the transmission.

•

Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

•

Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).

Recreational Towing

You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
We recommend towing your vehicle with all
four wheels off the ground such as when
using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot recreational tow your vehicle.

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BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this
time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics.

Avoid driving too fast during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km). Vary your speed frequently and
change up through the gears early. Do not
labor the engine.

Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km).

REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE

WARNING: If you continue to drive

your vehicle when the engine is
overheating, the engine could stop without
warning. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle.

If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position, the
engine is overheating. See Gauges (page
120).

You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain. The
engine continues to operate with limited
power for a short period of time.

If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine reduces. The
air conditioning switches off and the engine
cooling fan operates continually.

1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop

your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.

2. Immediately switch the engine off to

prevent severe engine damage.

3. Wait for the engine to cool down.

4. Check the coolant level. See Engine

Coolant Check (page 356).

5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Your fuel economy is affected by several
things, such as how you drive, the conditions
you drive under, and how you maintain your
vehicle.

You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these things in mind:
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Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.

•

Drive at steady speeds without stopping.

•

Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.

•

Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.

•

Close the windows for high-speed
driving.

•

Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at
55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than
traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).

•

Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.

•

Use the recommended engine oil.

•

Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.

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Driving Hints

Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel
economy:
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Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.

•

Revving the engine before turning it off.

•

Idle for periods longer than one minute.

•

Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.

•

Use the air conditioner or front defroster.

•

Use the speed control in hilly terrain.

•

Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.

•

Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a
trailer.

•

Carry unnecessary weight (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb
[180 kilogram] of weight carried).

•

Driving with the wheels out of alignment.

Conditions
•

Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a
trailer may reduce fuel economy at any
speed.

•

Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle (for example bug deflectors,
rollbars, light bars, running boards, ski
racks or luggage racks) may reduce fuel
economy.

•

To maximize the fuel economy, drive with
the tonneau cover installed (if equipped).

•

Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.

•

Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first 5–10 mi
(12–16 km) of driving.

•

Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel
economy as compared to driving on hilly
terrain.

•

Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top cruise
gear and with steady pressure on the gas
pedal.

•

Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped)
is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive
operation.

•

Close the windows for high-speed
driving.

COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected at
temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

WARNING: Do not drive through

flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.

Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.

Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.

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Driving Hints

Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.

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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:

•

Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.

•

Check that the horn works.

•

Check that the exterior lights work.

•

Turn the steering wheel to check that the
steering power assist works.

FLOOR MATS

WARNING: Use a floor mat designed

to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does
not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

WARNING: Pedals that cannot move

freely can cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING: Secure the floor mat to

both retention devices so that it cannot slip
out of position and interfere with the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not place additional

floor mats or any other covering on top of
the original floor mats. This could result in
the floor mat interfering with the operation
of the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.

WARNING: Always make sure that

objects cannot fall into the driver foot well
while your vehicle is moving. Objects that
are loose can become trapped under the
pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.

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Driving Hints

To install the floor mats, position the floor
mat eyelet over the retention post and press
down to lock in position.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.

Note: Regularly check the floor mats to make
sure they are secure.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Vehicles sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a vehicle
concern, Lincoln Motor Company offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program.
This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

The service is available:
•

Throughout the life of the vehicle for
original owners.

•

For six years or 70,000 mi (110,000 km)
(whichever comes first) for subsequent
owners.

Roadside Assistance covers:
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A flat tire change with a good spare
(except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).

•

Battery jump start.

•

Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the client's responsibility).

•

Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law shall deliver up to
2 gal (8 L) of gasoline fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel
delivery service to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.

•

Winch out — available within 100 ft (30 m)
of a paved or county maintained road,
no recoveries.

•

Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law shall tow Lincoln
eligible vehicles to the client's selling or
preferred dealer within 100 mi (160 km)
of the disablement location or to the
nearest Lincoln dealer. If a client requests
a tow to a selling or preferred dealer that
is more than 100 mi (160 km) from the
disablement location, the client is
responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 100 mi (160 km).

•

Roadside Assistance includes up to $200
for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible
vehicle requires service at the nearest
authorized dealer. If the towing vehicle
is operational but the trailer is not, then
the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance

United States clients who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-521-4140 or contact
Roadside Assistance using the Lincoln Way
mobile app.

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Roadside Emergencies

If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Lincoln Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for towing
to the nearest Lincoln dealership within
100 mi (160 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, United States clients, call
1-800-521-4140. Clients need to submit their
original receipts.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a vehicle
concern, Lincoln Motor Company offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program.
This program is eligible within Canada or the
continental United States.

The service is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.

This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, beginning from
the original warranty start date and lasts the
life of the vehicle for the original owner.
Subsequent owners receive coverage that
is concurrent with the 6 years or 70,000 mi
(110,000 km) (whichever occurs first)
powertrain warranty coverage period.

Note: Canadian roadside coverage and
benefits may differ from the U.S. coverage.

For complete program coverage details,
review your warranty guide, contact your
dealer, call us in Canada at 1-800-387-9333,
or visit our website at
www.lincolncanada.com.

If you purchased your vehicle in Canada and
require roadside assistance, please call
1-800-387-9333 or contact Roadside
Assistance using the Lincoln Way mobile
app.

Note: For quick reference, complete the
roadside assistance identification card found
in the glove compartment of your vehicle
and place it in your wallet.

HAZARD FLASHERS

Note: The hazard flashers operate when the
ignition is in any position, or if the key is not
in the ignition. If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery loses charge. As a result,
there may be insufficient power to restart
your vehicle.

The flasher control is on the
instrument panel. Use your hazard
flashers when your vehicle is

creating a safety hazard for other motorists.

•

Press the flasher control and all front and
rear direction indicators flash.

•

Press the button again to switch them off.

FUEL SHUTOFF

WARNING: If your vehicle has been

involved in a crash, have the fuel system
checked. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in fire, personal injury or death.

Note: When you try to restart your vehicle
after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure
that various systems are safe to restart.
Once the vehicle determines the systems
are safe, then the vehicle allows you to
restart.

Note: In the event that your vehicle does not
restart after your third attempt, contact a
qualified technician.

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The fuel pump shutoff stops the flow of fuel
to the engine in the event of a moderate to
severe crash. Not every impact causes a
shutoff.

Should your vehicle shut off after a crash,
you may restart your vehicle.

If your vehicle has a key system:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Switch to start position.
3. Switch off the ignition.
4. Switch on the ignition to re-enable the

fuel pump.

5. If the vehicle does not start, repeat steps

1 through 4.

If your vehicle has a push button start
system:
1. Press START/STOP to switch off your

vehicle.

2. Press the brake pedal and START/STOP

to switch on your vehicle.

3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal

and press START/STOP to switch off
your vehicle.

4. You can attempt to start the vehicle by

pressing the brake pedal and
START/STOP, or press START/STOP
without pressing the brake pedal.

5. If the vehicle does not start, repeat steps

1 through 4.

JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE

WARNING: Batteries normally

produce explosive gases which can cause
personal injury. Therefore, do not allow
flames, sparks or lighted substances to
come near the battery. When working near
the battery, always shield your face and
protect your eyes. Always provide correct
ventilation.

WARNING: Keep batteries out of

reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Shield your eyes when working
near the battery to protect against possible
splashing of acid solution. In case of acid
contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately
with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. If acid is
swallowed, call a physician immediately.

WARNING: Use only adequately

sized cables with insulated clamps.

Preparing Your Vehicle

Do not attempt to push-start your automatic
transmission vehicle.

Note: Attempting to push-start a vehicle with
an automatic transmission may cause
transmission damage.

Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.

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Roadside Emergencies

Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle electrical system.

Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the two
vehicles do not touch.

Locating the Jump Starting Connection
Points

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1. Open the hood. See Opening and

Closing the Hood (page 351).

2. Remove the access cover.

3. Remove the red protective cover from

the positive lead jump connection point.

4. Locate the negative jump connection

point on the rear mounting bolt for the
cross brace, as shown.

Connecting the Jumper Cables

WARNING: If the engine is running

while the hood is open, stay clear of
moving engine components. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not connect the end

of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A
spark may cause an explosion of the gases
that surround the battery.

Note: In the illustration, the bottom vehicle
represents the booster vehicle.

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1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to

the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery.

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2. Connect the other end of the positive (+)

cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
booster vehicle battery

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the

negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.

4. Make the final connection of the negative

(-) cable to an exposed metal part of the
stalled vehicle's engine, away from the
battery and the fuel injection system, or
connect the negative (-) cable to a ground
connection point if available.

Jump Starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
RPM, as shown in your tachometer.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been

started, run both vehicle engines for an
additional three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing the Jumper Cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.

1. Remove the negative (-) jumper cable

from the disabled vehicle.

2. Remove the jumper cable on the

negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.

3. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle
battery.

4. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle battery.

5. Allow the engine to idle for at least one

minute.

POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM

The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.

The horn and indicators turn off when:
•

You press the hazard control button.

•

You press the panic button on the remote
entry transmitter (if equipped).

•

Your vehicle runs out of power.

•

Sounding of the horn is only enabled in
specific markets.

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TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE

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If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or, if you are a
member of a roadside assistance program,
your roadside assistance service provider.

We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. We do
not approve a slingbelt towing procedure. If
you tow your vehicle incorrectly, or by any
other means, vehicle damage may occur.

We produce a towing instruction for all
authorized tow truck operators. Have your
tow truck operator refer to this instruction for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.

Towing an all-wheel or four-wheel drive
vehicle requires that all wheels be off the
ground, such as using a wheel lift and dollies
or flatbed equipment. This prevents damage
to the transmission, all-wheel or four-wheel
drive system and vehicle.

If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies, a car-hauling trailer
or a flatbed transport vehicle, you can
flat-tow with all wheels on the ground under
limited conditions. See Towing the Vehicle
on Four Wheels (page 315).

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GETTING THE SERVICES YOU
NEED

Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be
performed by an authorized dealer. While
any authorized dealer handling your vehicle
line provides warranty service, we
recommend you return to your selling
authorized dealer who wants to ensure your
continued satisfaction.

Please note that certain warranty repairs
require special training and equipment, so
not all authorized dealers are authorized to
perform all warranty repairs. This means that,
depending on the warranty repair needed,
you may have to take your vehicle to another
authorized dealer.

A reasonable time must be allowed to
perform a repair after taking your vehicle to
the authorized dealer. Repairs are made
using Lincoln or Motorcraft parts, or
remanufactured or other parts that are
authorized by Lincoln.

Away From Home

If you are away from home when your vehicle
needs service, contact the Lincoln Client
Relationship Center or use the online
resources listed below to find the nearest
authorized dealer.

In the United States:

Mailing address

Lincoln Motor Company
Client Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126

Telephone

1-800-521-4140
TDD for the hearing impaired:
1-800-232-5952

Web Address

www.LincolnOwner.com

These are some of the items that can be
found online:
•

United States dealer locator by Dealer
Name, City, State or ZIP Code.

•

Owner Instructions.

•

Maintenance Schedules.

•

Recalls.

•

Lincoln Extended Service Plans.

•

Lincoln Original Accessories.

•

Service specials and promotions.

In Canada:

Mailing address

Lincoln Client Relationship Centre
Lincoln Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6K 1C8

Telephone

1-800-387-9333

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Web Address

www.LincolnCanada.com

Online Resources

Twitter English

@LincolnMotorCA

Twitter French

@LincolnQC

Instagram

@LincolnMotorCA

Facebook

/LincolnMotorCA

Additional Assistance

If you have questions or concerns, or are
unsatisfied with the service you are receiving,
follow these steps:

1. Contact your Sales Representative or

Service Advisor at your selling or
servicing authorized dealer.

2. If your inquiry or concern remains

unresolved, contact the Sales Manager,
Service Manager or Customer Relations
Manager.

3. If you require assistance or clarification

on Lincoln Motor Company policies,
please contact the Lincoln Client
Relationship Center.

In order to help us serve you better, please
have the following information available
when contacting a Client Relationship
Center:
•

Vehicle Identification Number.

•

Your telephone number (home and
business).

•

The name of the authorized dealer and
city where located.

•

The vehicle’s current odometer reading.

In some states, you must directly notify
Lincoln in writing before pursuing remedies
under your state’s warranty laws. Lincoln is
also allowed a final repair attempt in some
states.

In the United States, a warranty dispute must
be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE before
taking action under the Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by
state law, before pursuing replacement or
repurchase remedies provided by certain
state laws. This dispute handling procedure
is not required prior to enforcing state
created rights or other rights which are
independent of the Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act or state replacement or
repurchase laws.

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)

California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d)
requires that, if a manufacturer or its
representative is unable to repair a motor
vehicle to conform to the vehicle’s applicable
express warranty after a reasonable number
of attempts, the manufacturer shall be
required to either replace the vehicle with
one substantially identical or repurchase the

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vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an
amount equal to the actual price paid or
payable by the consumer (less a reasonable
allowance for consumer use). The consumer
has the right to choose whether to receive
a refund or replacement vehicle.

California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b)
presumes that the manufacturer has had a
reasonable number of attempts to conform
the vehicle to its applicable express
warranties if, within the first 18 months of
ownership of a new vehicle or the first
18,000 mi (29,000 km), whichever occurs
first:

1. Two or more repair attempts are made

on the same non-conformity likely to
cause death or serious bodily injury OR

2. Four or more repair attempts are made

on the same nonconformity (a defect or
condition that substantially impairs the
use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR

3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of

nonconformities for a total of more than
30 calendar days (not necessarily all at
one time).

In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer
must also notify the manufacturer of the need
for the repair of the nonconformity at the
following address:

Ford Motor Company
16800 Executive Plaza Drive
Mail Drop 3NE-B
Dearborn, MI 48126

You are required to submit your warranty
dispute to BBB AUTO LINE before asserting
in court any rights or remedies conferred by
California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b). You
are also required to use BBB AUTO LINE
before exercising rights or seeking remedies
created by the Federal Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If
you choose to seek redress by pursuing
rights and remedies not created by California
Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) or the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort to BBB
AUTO LINE is not required by those statutes.

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
(BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S.
ONLY)

Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor
Company and to your dealer. If a warranty
concern has not been resolved using the
three-step procedure outlined earlier in this
chapter in the Getting the Services you need
section, you may be eligible to participate in
the BBB AUTO LINE program.

The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of
two parts – mediation and arbitration. During
mediation, a representative of the BBB will
contact both you and Ford Motor Company
to explore options for settlement of the claim.
If an agreement is not reached during
mediation or you do not want to participate
in mediation, and if your claim is eligible, you
may participate in the arbitration process. An
arbitration hearing will be scheduled so that
you can present your case in an informal
setting before an impartial person. The
arbitrator will consider the testimony
provided and make a decision after the
hearing.

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