2025 Lincoln Aviator — Full Specifications
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The 2025 Lincoln Aviator is an SUV powered by a 3L 6-cyl turbo regular gasoline engine. Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 25 mpg (UK) / 21 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 24–25 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a Lincoln Aviator workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2024 Lincoln Aviator: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 25 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It carries the same 5★ overall NHTSA rating.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 3L 6-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 25 combined / 22 urban / 30 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 21 combined / 18 city / 25 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 264 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 4 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $3,200 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 2 configurations for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator, all with the 3L 6-cyl turbo engine. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 21 mpg (US), or 24 to 25 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 20 (17/25) | 278 | $3,350 |
| 3L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 21 (18/25) | 264 | $3,200 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator
Running Costs: 2025 Lincoln Aviator
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2025 Lincoln Aviator at 25 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,455 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $3,200 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2025 Lincoln Aviator Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns that include the 2025 Lincoln Aviator (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Seats (3), Back over prevention (2), Visibility (2). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Seats — campaign 26V470000, reported 21 July 2026. Risk: Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Seats — campaign 26V451000, reported 14 July 2026. Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Back over prevention — campaign 26V165000, reported 19 March 2026. Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Seat belts — campaign 26V159000, reported 17 March 2026. Risk: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Showing the 4 most recent of 15 campaigns.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The most-reported areas are Electrical system (5), Service brakes (3), Forward collision avoidance (3). That is well below the median of 29 complaints across the 7 Lincoln Aviator model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Seats (3 recall campaigns · 3 owner complaints) — Check seat adjusters, head restraints and seat-mounted sensors work, and confirm seat recalls were completed.
- Visibility (2 recall campaigns) — Check wipers, washers and demisters work properly.
- Body structure (2 recall campaigns) — Inspect for corrosion and for subframe or body-panel damage, especially underneath.
- Electrical system (5 owner complaints) — Test every switch, window, light and warning lamp on a test drive, and ask about battery or alternator replacements.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Lincoln Aviator compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 25 mpg figure is 2 mpg below that average. Its 264 g/km CO₂ figure is 11 g/km higher than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
At 25 mpg (UK) combined it sits close to the 25 mpg average for Lincoln models in our database.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2025 Lincoln Aviator have?
It's fitted with a 3L 6-cyl turbo regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (s10) transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?
The most efficient configuration returns around 25 mpg (UK) combined, or 21 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 24 to 25 mpg.
How much does the 2025 Lincoln Aviator cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $3,200 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2025 Lincoln Aviator have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2025 Lincoln Aviator have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns that include the 2025 Lincoln Aviator (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Seats (3), Back over prevention (2), Visibility (2). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Lincoln Aviator?
Among the 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Electrical system (5 complaints), Service brakes (3 complaints), Forward collision avoidance (3 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Lincoln Aviator's fuel economy good for an SUV?
It returns around 25 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.