I found only this article about it.
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/06/09/lincoln-aviator-comeback-rumor/
I think it's all speculation and rumors. Rumors had it that the Bronco would come back but we all know that won't happen.
A Lincoln equivalent of the Explorer would be nice. I just hope that if they do come out with a Lincoln version of the Explorer, they won't make the Explorer suck a little more to make the Lincoln better. The MKT doesn't cut it imo.
Ford and Lincoln's lineup is getting so good lately. I was waiting for an Explorer redesign but if they are going to make a Lincoln equivalent, I might as well wait for that. I was also thinking of ditching the new Explorer all together for the new 2017 MKZ but the back is so ugly. The new 2017 Fusion Sport got my eye too. I honestly wouldn't have thought of buying a Lincoln before. All my friends talk trash about them but I guess they're really making a good comeback. Got to work on the ugly rears of some cars though.