Lincoln's luxury version of the Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer gets standard Roll Stability Control for 2005. Aviator differs from Explorer and Mountaineer in styling, engine power, suspension tuning, and cabin decor. Aviator uses a 302-hp version of the 239-hp V8 that's optional in the Ford and Mercury. It has a 5-speed automatic transmission and offers rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. Newly standard for '05, the antiskid/traction-control system includes Ford's Roll Stability Control, which is designed to detect an impending tip and activate the antiskid system to reduce chances of a rollover. A folding 3rd-row bench seat is standard, and a 3-passenger 2nd-row bench seat is available in place of buckets for up to 7-passenger capacity. Standard head-protecting curtain side airbags serve the 1st and 2nd seating rows. Power-adjustable pedals, rear obstacle detection, and dual-zone climate system with rear controls are also standard. Options include a sunroof, navigation system, and rear DVD entertainment. Note that Aviator production is scheduled to end before the 2006 model year.