Updating Lincoln Aviator ABS system

    June 10, 2025
    Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal pulsation or vibration when braking.
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    The ABS system appears to be activating without any indicators on the instrument panel. This may be due to the regenerative braking software in the ABS module.
    The ABS system appears to be activating without any indicators on the instrument panel. This may be due to the regenerative braking software in the ABS module.

    Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal pulsation or vibration when braking.

    The ABS system appears to be activating without any indicators on the instrument panel. This may be due to the regenerative braking software in the ABS module.

    To correct the condition, perform a coordinated flash on the PCM and ABS module using the latest available software.

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    Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

    Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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