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2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 13–14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest standard SUV configurations to fuel, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator at a glance
The 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 13–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $6,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (13 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004 and 2005. The best combined rating in the generation, 14 MPG, was reached in 2003 and 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator by model year
What the 2005 Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,100more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Lincoln Aviator MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 13 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $6,180, $440 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
| Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Lincoln Aviator MPG
13–14 MPG · $5,740–$6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $5,740, $1,070 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $5,740 |
| Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Lincoln Aviator MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2003-2005 (UN152)
- 2020-2027* (U611)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator get?
EPA rates the 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator at 13–14 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 14 MPG (12 city, 17 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator?
The Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 14 MPG, in 2003 and 2004. The lowest top rating, 13 MPG, was in 2005.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004 and 2005.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Lincoln Aviator per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Lincoln Aviator 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Lincoln Aviator more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2005 Lincoln Aviator compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Aviator 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $2,100 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 0 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Lincoln Aviator different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 13 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $6,180, $440 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2005 against 2 configurations for 2004. See the 2004 Lincoln Aviator for that year.