2025 Lincoln Aviator Gains Hands-Free Open On Approach Tech

The refreshed 2025 Lincoln Aviator debuted a little over a year ago to the tune of updated styling, brand new tech, and the addition of BlueCruise hands-free driving assist features. The luxury crossover’s list of features just got longer – as of mid-March production, the Aviator now features standard Hands-Free Open On Approach across the entire lineup.

Hands-Free Open On Approach is a late availability feature, meaning it was not offered on launch and is now standard on every 2025 Lincoln Aviator trim – including Premiere, Reserve, and Black Label – built on or after March 17^th, 2025. This feature works in conjunction with the luxury crossover’s Power Liftgate, which was already a standard feature on every trim. For reference, production of the 2025 Aviator began in May 2024 at the Chicago Assembly plant.

Hands-Free Open On Approach activates the power liftgate with the touch of a button, either opening or closing it to “make accessing the rear cargo space quite simple,” according to Lincoln’s description of the feature. The key fob must be within three feet of the vehicle for the feature to work, and it must be activated using the infotainment system touchscreen. Before the liftgate opens, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator will flash its taillamps and produce an audible beep.