NHTSA Recall 02V313000: Automatic transmission (power train)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on November 21, 2002, covering an estimated 25 vehicles. It affects 2003 Lincoln Aviator.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	02V313000
Manufacturer campaign	02S43
Component	POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report received	November 21, 2002
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, the transmission shift cable can become dislodged from the shift cable bracket.

Safety risk

This could result resulting in incorrect gear indication.

Remedy

Dealers will add a strap to the shift cable adjuster to prevent the shift cable from becoming dislodged. Ford has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 02V313000

Make and model	Model years
Lincoln Aviator	2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.