2022 Lincoln Aviator
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Features We Love
  • Excellent Car Seat Setup: With captain's chairs, lower anchors and tether anchors in every rear seating position, easy third-row access, and enough room for multiple car seat configurations, the Aviator is thoughtfully designed for growing families.
  • Impressive Cargo Space: Even with all three rows in use, the Aviator has enough cargo room to fit a Zoe Twin+ double stroller. Add in the underfloor storage and power-folding third row, and it's ready for everything from daily errands to family road trips.
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The Exterior

A Fresh New Design

The Aviator received a complete redesign for the 2020 model year, and it immediately feels more modern than its predecessor. The bold front grille, sculpted hood lines, distinctive daytime running lights, and sleek body lines give it a refined appearance that helps it stand apart from its Ford Explorer sibling.

The side profile features unique Aviator badging, sporty black accents, and attractive wheel designs that give the SUV a premium look. While the rear light bar isn't my favorite design element, the rest of the exterior feels sophisticated and upscale.

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First Row

A Premium Interior With Thoughtful Storage

Inside, the Aviator has a unique design that feels more like a luxury yacht than a traditional SUV. Rich wood trim, premium materials, and a fully digital instrument cluster create an upscale atmosphere.

One area where the Aviator really shines is storage. Between the open cubbies, hidden compartments beneath the center stack, oversized center console, and practical cup holders, there are plenty of places to stash everything from sunglasses and phones to snacks and diaper bag essentials.

The 30-way adjustable front seats are another standout feature. They offer an incredible amount of customization and provide exceptional comfort for long drives.

Second Row

Family-Friendly Car Seat Setup

For parents, the Aviator scores well when it comes to car seat installation.

Every rear seating position includes both lower anchors and a top tether anchor, giving families flexibility when installing multiple car seats. During testing, both rear-facing and forward-facing car seats fit well, though taller drivers may find rear-facing seats behind them a little tight due to the bulk of the front seats.

Second-row passengers also benefit from built-in window shades, multiple charging ports, and easy access to the third row with the push of a button.

Third Row

The third row offers two dedicated seats, making it a practical option for larger families. While it isn't the roomiest third row in the segment, it works well for kids and allows for additional car seat installations when needed.

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Trunk

Behind the third row, cargo space is enough for groceries and everyday errands, but larger strollers may not fit with all seats in use. Folding the third row is simple thanks to the power-operated controls, creating a large, flat cargo floor with plenty of room for strollers, luggage, or sports equipment. Additional underfloor storage adds even more versatility for family gear.

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3.9 / 5

32 Reviews

Exterior Styling
3.2
Performance
4.1
Technology
4.5
Interior Design
3.8
Second Row Comfort
4.5
Third Row Comfort
3.6
Reliability Score
4.6 /5
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TC Cordero

Community Voice
Mom of
2
2
drives a
2023 Lincoln Aviator
September 12, 2026
4.2
stars
Owned
2023
Lincoln
Aviator

I have the PHEV version of the Lincoln Aviator and love that I only need to fill up my tank once a month. It drives very smoothly, handles curves wells and has great pickup speed. My main complaints would be that the third row is very tight and wouldn’t be comfortable for daily use and there seems to be a lot of recalls on the car. It hasn’t been for anything major and Lincoln fixes it for free but I’ve probably had about 12 recalls in 3 years.

Exterior Styling
4.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
4.0
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Brittany Shaffer

Mom of
1
1
drives a
2021 Lincoln Aviator
September 11, 2026
4.8
stars
Owned
2021
Lincoln
Aviator

I absolutely LOVE my Lincoln Aviator! I feel like it's the perfect mom car if you want an SUV but not too big or difficult to drive. I like the luxurious look and feel but with a slightly better price tag. There is ample storage, the seats are all very comfortable (especially the massage seats!), and the technology was pretty easy to figure out. The 3rd row is quite small but we rarely use it and mostly keep it folded down for more trunk storage. Nice to know it's there when needed though because we have captains chairs for the second row. We have 1 rear facing rotating car seat (Evenflo Revolve 360) behind the passenger seat. I am 5'11" and it makes sitting in the passenger seat a bit tight but doable. We recently did a 4 hour drive and I was fine in the passenger seat. Before the Evenflo we had the Doona car seat and that fit great as well. No ceiling vents in the back but both the second and third row have their own climate control and we're able to make the cabin pretty cold. Sunshades on the windows are also a huge help. The Lincoln app is also a nice benefit as I remote start my car before leaving work in the summer months to cool it down. Overall I've been very impressed with the Aviator and hope to keep driving it for quite a while!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
4.5
Second Row Comfort
4.5
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Mary Bell

Mom of
1
1
drives a
2025 Lincoln Nautilus
September 11, 2026
4.5
stars
Owned
2026
Lincoln
Aviator

The Lincoln Nautilus is a very slept on car! I love my hybrid and I’ve owned it for over a year now. I drive in a ton of Atlanta traffic and I am averaging 31 mpg. The trunk is spacious, it fits my stroller easily with plenty of extra room. The back seats lay down pretty flat if extra room is needed. Middle back seat can’t be used for a car seat which is a negative for me and it’s pretty stiff so it gets uncomfortable after a while but otherwise it’s a very comfortable car and has great technology (very occasional glitches with maps or music). I use the Joie baseless car seat and that’s been super easy to get in and out. Would buy again!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
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Allison Edwards

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2021 Lincoln Aviator
September 10, 2026
4.8
stars
Owned
2021
Lincoln
Aviator

We LOVE this car! Since it was a 2021 when we bought it (purchased in 2024), it was a few years old but the tech has held its value. Heated/cooled seats, Apple Car Play, massage seats, sun roof, and a lot of safety tech! Our car has a bench, which is really helpful. We have 2 toddlers who sit in the second row, they both use the Evenflo Revolve 360 car seats and are forward facing. The seats are a dark brown leather and have held up well with toddlers! We keep the third row down because we make regular road trips. My parents are 2 hours away so we drive to see them once a month. The driver and front passenger comfort was a big sell for us since we do a lot of road trips! I like a big car but didn’t want something TOO big (I drove a Jetta before this), so this model was a great pick. My favorite features are the spacious feel in the drivers seat, the Apple car play and the blind spot detectors (light up sensors on outer mirrors). The massage seats are a nice touch too! We purchased this car used for $35,000 which was a plus for us because it ended up being cheaper than a lot of minivans on the market that we saw. We live in California and see this model on the road a lot so there were plenty of used options. I love this car, I hope we drive it for years to come!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
4.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
5.0
Second Row Comfort
5.0
show more less

Megan McCann

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2021 Lincoln Aviator
September 10, 2026
4.5
stars
Owned
2021
Lincoln
Aviator

As a mom of two, I’ve really put my Lincoln Aviator to the test! We have one rear-facing car seat and one forward-facing car seat, and the bucket seats make getting the kids in and out so much easier. There’s plenty of room for the kids, and I love having the third row when we need the extra seating. My biggest complaint is that the cargo space is fairly small with the third row up. Once you have the third row in use, there isn’t a ton of room left for groceries, strollers, or all the things that come with having two kids. This is especially noticeable for us because we go to the lake often and have two dogs. Between the kids, dogs, lake gear, coolers, bags, and everything else we need to bring along, it can definitely feel like a game of Tetris! That being said, I absolutely love how the Aviator drives and how comfortable it is for everyday life. The bucket seats are a huge plus for our family, and having three rows gives us the flexibility we need. Overall, it’s been a great family SUV, but if you regularly travel with two kids, two dogs, and a lot of gear, I’d definitely consider the limited cargo space with the third row up before buying. Hope this is helpful for anyone family in the market for a mid size SUV!

Exterior Styling
3.5
Performance
5.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
5.0
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Katie Toler

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2026 Lincoln Aviator
September 9, 2026
4.1
stars
Owned
2026
Lincoln
Aviator

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
4.5
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
3.0
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Overall Rating
4.0
Exterior Styling
3.2
Performance
3.2
Technology
3.2
Interior Design
3.2
Second Row Comfort
3.2
Third Row Comfort
3.2
Kids
=
2 Kids
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Year

TC Cordero

Community Voice
Mom of
2
2
drives a
2023 Lincoln Aviator
September 12, 2026
4.2
stars
Owned
2023
Lincoln
Aviator

I have the PHEV version of the Lincoln Aviator and love that I only need to fill up my tank once a month. It drives very smoothly, handles curves wells and has great pickup speed. My main complaints would be that the third row is very tight and wouldn’t be comfortable for daily use and there seems to be a lot of recalls on the car. It hasn’t been for anything major and Lincoln fixes it for free but I’ve probably had about 12 recalls in 3 years.

Exterior Styling
4.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
4.0
show more less

Brittany Shaffer

Mom of
1
1
drives a
2021 Lincoln Aviator
September 11, 2026
4.8
stars
Owned
2021
Lincoln
Aviator

I absolutely LOVE my Lincoln Aviator! I feel like it's the perfect mom car if you want an SUV but not too big or difficult to drive. I like the luxurious look and feel but with a slightly better price tag. There is ample storage, the seats are all very comfortable (especially the massage seats!), and the technology was pretty easy to figure out. The 3rd row is quite small but we rarely use it and mostly keep it folded down for more trunk storage. Nice to know it's there when needed though because we have captains chairs for the second row. We have 1 rear facing rotating car seat (Evenflo Revolve 360) behind the passenger seat. I am 5'11" and it makes sitting in the passenger seat a bit tight but doable. We recently did a 4 hour drive and I was fine in the passenger seat. Before the Evenflo we had the Doona car seat and that fit great as well. No ceiling vents in the back but both the second and third row have their own climate control and we're able to make the cabin pretty cold. Sunshades on the windows are also a huge help. The Lincoln app is also a nice benefit as I remote start my car before leaving work in the summer months to cool it down. Overall I've been very impressed with the Aviator and hope to keep driving it for quite a while!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
4.5
Second Row Comfort
4.5
show more less

Mary Bell

Mom of
1
1
drives a
2025 Lincoln Nautilus
September 11, 2026
4.5
stars
Owned
2026
Lincoln
Aviator

The Lincoln Nautilus is a very slept on car! I love my hybrid and I’ve owned it for over a year now. I drive in a ton of Atlanta traffic and I am averaging 31 mpg. The trunk is spacious, it fits my stroller easily with plenty of extra room. The back seats lay down pretty flat if extra room is needed. Middle back seat can’t be used for a car seat which is a negative for me and it’s pretty stiff so it gets uncomfortable after a while but otherwise it’s a very comfortable car and has great technology (very occasional glitches with maps or music). I use the Joie baseless car seat and that’s been super easy to get in and out. Would buy again!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
5.0
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.5
Second Row Comfort
4.0
show more less

Allison Edwards

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2021 Lincoln Aviator
September 10, 2026
4.8
stars
Owned
2021
Lincoln
Aviator

We LOVE this car! Since it was a 2021 when we bought it (purchased in 2024), it was a few years old but the tech has held its value. Heated/cooled seats, Apple Car Play, massage seats, sun roof, and a lot of safety tech! Our car has a bench, which is really helpful. We have 2 toddlers who sit in the second row, they both use the Evenflo Revolve 360 car seats and are forward facing. The seats are a dark brown leather and have held up well with toddlers! We keep the third row down because we make regular road trips. My parents are 2 hours away so we drive to see them once a month. The driver and front passenger comfort was a big sell for us since we do a lot of road trips! I like a big car but didn’t want something TOO big (I drove a Jetta before this), so this model was a great pick. My favorite features are the spacious feel in the drivers seat, the Apple car play and the blind spot detectors (light up sensors on outer mirrors). The massage seats are a nice touch too! We purchased this car used for $35,000 which was a plus for us because it ended up being cheaper than a lot of minivans on the market that we saw. We live in California and see this model on the road a lot so there were plenty of used options. I love this car, I hope we drive it for years to come!

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
4.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
5.0
Second Row Comfort
5.0
show more less

Megan McCann

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2021 Lincoln Aviator
September 10, 2026
4.5
stars
Owned
2021
Lincoln
Aviator

As a mom of two, I’ve really put my Lincoln Aviator to the test! We have one rear-facing car seat and one forward-facing car seat, and the bucket seats make getting the kids in and out so much easier. There’s plenty of room for the kids, and I love having the third row when we need the extra seating. My biggest complaint is that the cargo space is fairly small with the third row up. Once you have the third row in use, there isn’t a ton of room left for groceries, strollers, or all the things that come with having two kids. This is especially noticeable for us because we go to the lake often and have two dogs. Between the kids, dogs, lake gear, coolers, bags, and everything else we need to bring along, it can definitely feel like a game of Tetris! That being said, I absolutely love how the Aviator drives and how comfortable it is for everyday life. The bucket seats are a huge plus for our family, and having three rows gives us the flexibility we need. Overall, it’s been a great family SUV, but if you regularly travel with two kids, two dogs, and a lot of gear, I’d definitely consider the limited cargo space with the third row up before buying. Hope this is helpful for anyone family in the market for a mid size SUV!

Exterior Styling
3.5
Performance
5.0
Technology
5.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
5.0
show more less

Katie Toler

Mom of
2
2
drives a
2026 Lincoln Aviator
September 9, 2026
4.1
stars
Owned
2026
Lincoln
Aviator

Exterior Styling
5.0
Performance
4.5
Technology
4.0
Interior Design
4.0
Second Row Comfort
3.0
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