2015 LINCOLN MKC Recalls (8)
- Campaign:
- 14V484000 on 08/06/2014
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield
- Manufactured:
- 08/19/2013 - 06/05/2014
- Affected:
- 1,139
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured august 20, 2013, to june 6, 2014. the affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
- Consequence:
- Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in august 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14c07.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 14V525000 on 09/02/2014
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
- Manufactured:
- 06/03/2014 - 07/06/2014
- Affected:
- 301
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford focus vehicles manufactured may 1, 2014, to may 24, 2014, 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured on june 6, 2014, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured june 4, 2014, to july 7, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module (fdm) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
- Consequence:
- A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fdm, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s20.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 15V006000 on 01/08/2015
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Manufactured:
- 08/19/2013 - 09/08/2014
- Affected:
- 11,144
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured august 20, 2013, to september 9, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the push-to start/stop (pts) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.
- Consequence:
- If the pts switch is inadvertently pressed, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. in the event of a crash with the vehicle turned off, the air bags and seat belt restaints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pts switch and reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm), free of charge. the recall began march 3, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s29.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 15V005000 on 01/08/2015
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Manufactured:
- 04/20/2014 - 05/14/2014
- Affected:
- 54,543
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) notified the agency on january 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured april 15, 2014, to may 8, 2014, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured april 21, 2014, to may 15, 2014. on april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, to august 29, 2014, 2014-2015 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured april 10, 2014, to june 17, 2014 and 2014 ford edge vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 21, 2014. improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Consequence:
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s30.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V183000 on 03/30/2016
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 11/24/2013 - 01/24/2016
- Affected:
- 1,543
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured november 25, 2013, to january 25, 2016, and 2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured october 20, 2014, to january 28, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3l gtdi engines and engine block heaters. these engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.
- Consequence:
- Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. the recall began on may 18, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s14. note: owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V643000 on 09/05/2016
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 08/19/2013 - 01/30/2015
- Affected:
- 2,046,297
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. a component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
- Consequence:
- A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s30.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V472000 on 07/26/2017
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 05/10/2014 - 06/17/2014
- Affected:
- 94,605
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford f-150 and e-350, 2014-2015 ford escape, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles. improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
- Consequence:
- The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. if a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed september 8, 2017. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s17.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V472000 on 07/26/2017
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 05/10/2014 - 06/17/2014
- Affected:
- 94,605
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford f-150 and e-350, 2014-2015 ford escape, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles. improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
- Consequence:
- The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. if a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed september 8, 2017. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s17.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2015 LINCOLN MKC TSBs (83)
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44569
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- Ford: due to an unpowered fuel pump control module, the remote start feature will exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p025a, with crank no start or stall, while in transport mode. model 2015 mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-14-0152
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Lincoln: no diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) present during self test for failure of approach detection/welcome lighting feature and will remain inoperative until resetting of body control module. model 2015 mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44677
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p025a (fuel pump module a control circuit/open) has concern of crank no start or stall due to unpowered fuel pump control module in transport mode. model 2015 mkc, mkz, fusion. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44687
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Lincoln: when driving approximately 30-35 mph, during torque converter lock up, a hoot noise, from engine, is heard and is not a durability or functional concern. model 2015 mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44688
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Lincoln: torque converter will cause a harsh shift or a bump is felt after shifting. model 2015 mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44644
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Lincoln: some vehicles are experiencing low aiming headlamp and procedure adjustments is required. model 2015 mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44643
- Component:
- 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Summary:
- Lincoln: a false diagnostic trouble code u0159 may occur during delivery of vehicle concerning the power steering control module (pscm) with an active park assist and will not impact function of active park assist or steering system model
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44742
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, the instrument panel cluster (ipc) needs replacing due to programmable module installation (pmi) not able to perform. model 2013-14 fusion, mkz, 2015 mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44737
- Component:
- 016000 steering:electric power assist system
- Summary:
- Lincoln: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u0415 may appear in power steering control module (pscm) and return after a short time and can be disregarded unless specifically related to electronic power assist steering (epas) system. model 2015
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44743
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, volume will go to maximum or minimum level when plus or minus button is pushed on steering wheel. model 2015 mustang, mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 44853
- Component:
- 284000 back over prevention: camera system
- Summary:
- Ford: all 2013-2015 ford fusions/mkz, 2015 mustang and mkc vehicles with reverse park aid camera active gridlines may be inoperative after battery disconnect or component service. *ta
- Bulletin:
- 44861
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Ford: some 2015 lincoln mkc may experience the battery going dead because of the welcome light remaining on or cycling on and off when the keyfob is left within detection range of the vehicle. *ta
- Bulletin:
- 44863
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroo
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44725
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: vehicle is exhibiting vibrations while driving and cause is being attributed to tires and procedure is drive approximate 15 miles to eliminate any flat condition and misdiagnosis. model 2013-15 escape, 2015 mkc. *
- Bulletin:
- ASI-44702
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Lincoln: during light throttle tip, while at 30 to 35 mph, there is a bump or harsh shift or hoot noise, at time of torque converter clutch being applied and is not durability or functional concern. model 2015 mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 15-0084
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Ford edge 2015: lincoln 2015 mkc: bulletin information involving vehicles equipped with sirius satellite radio may exhibit an intermittent concern in which the audio cuts out and the radio displays "no signal' message while driving. *lj
- Bulletin:
- TSB-14-0178
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Lincoln: a feature located on some vehicles, approach detection/welcome lighting, fails to work and has no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) and will be inoperative until body control module (bcm) is reset. model 2015 mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 45007
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Ford 2015 expedition, navigator, f-150 w/myford touch or my lincoln touch: information bulletin involving climate controlled seat buttons. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 45012
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- Ford fusion/mkz, 2015 mkc, 2015 mustang- bulletin regarding intermittently, the steering column controls fails with possible uo212 in multiple modules. *lj
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45090
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, after module programming procedure or other routine service has been performed, the malfunction indicator lamp would illuminate due to various resets of modules. model 2013-16 fusion, mkz, 2013-15 c-max, 20
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45125
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Lincoln: some vehicles experience noise from audio system when liftgate or door is open and vehicles is inactive, with key on or off, for 30 minutes. model 2015 mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45207
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles are experiencing malfunction of sync 3 accessory interface protocol module (apim) diagnostic code u3000 or b108e. model 2016 escape. mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45211
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Lincoln/ford: once procedure for heated steering wheel module program completed, heated steering wheel fails to operate properly and passes network test but fails on demand self test. model 2011-15 fusion f-150, explorer, taurus, super du
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45225
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Lincoln/ford: some vehicles will experience tire vibration and possible flat spotting. vehicle needs to be checked and driven, by workshop tech, approximately 15 miles for diagnosis of vibrations and flat spotting. model 2013-16 escape,
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45254
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles will experience a non responsive or no user input (touch) on the touch screen. model 2016 escape, mkc. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-45302
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford: unresponsive touch screen on some vehicles or with no input by user, act as if being touched *cn
- Bulletin:
- SB-45309
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- 2015-2016 mkz and 2015 mkc instrument cluster message center artist/title and track missing and ic needs reprogram with latest software calibration *cn
- Bulletin:
- SB-45317
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- 2016 mkz,mkc and mkx: my lincoln mobile app not able to connect to vehicles equipped with dtc u2100 and/or u2101 on vehicles with telematics control unit *cn
- Bulletin:
- TSB15-0135
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Lincoln: 2015 mkc from exterior mirrors, wind or whistling noise may be experience, while at highway speeds *cn
- Bulletin:
- TSB15-0136
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Ford 2015 edge and lincoln 20115 mkc due to interference with cellular phone tower signals vehicles with sirius radio may show concern where the audio cuts out and radio displays no signal message *cn
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45212
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Ford: some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming inoperative and on demand test failure. model 2014-15 fusion, 2011-15 mkx, 2013-15 super duty, explorer, taurus, mks, mkt, 2015 f-150, m
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45183
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45174
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 16-0035
- Component:
- 273000 lane departure: blind spot detection
- Summary:
- Blind spot information system (blis) - extended warning after object leaves detection area - built on or before 4/6/2015 issue some 2015 mkc vehicles built on or before 4/6/2015 may exhibit a concern with the blis warning indicator remain
- Bulletin:
- 16-0045
- Component:
- Fuel/propulsion system (pws)
- Summary:
- 2.0l ecoboost - fuel odor issue some 2013-2016 escape, 2015-2016 mkc vehicles built on or before 12/15/2015, 2013-2016 fusion, mkz, 2013-2015 explorer, 2013-2014 focus st and edge vehicles equipped with 2.0l ecoboost engines may exh
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45797
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Drive minimum 15 miles before diagnosing tire vibrations
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45810
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- A/c compressor lockup - vehicles in storage or used infrequently
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45815
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0645
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45821
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45837
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Squeaking/creaking noise left rear - body flex or twist conditions: low speed turns, over bumps and turns into driveways with inclines
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45838
- Component:
- 162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
- Summary:
- Inoperative hands-free liftgate after addition of trailer hitch
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45858
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- 2015-2016 mkc - without active park assist ' intermittently inoperative steering column controls ' built on or before 2/15/2016
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45859
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- 2015-2016 mkc - active park assist ' inoperative steering column controls with stability/traction control lamp illuminated with dtc u0131
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46118
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting to ids. if the ig
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46129
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Some 2013-2016 fusion/escape/mkt/flex/mks/taurus, 2015-2016 mkz/mkc/edge and 2016 mkx vehicles may exhibit various radio concerns including: speaker static with key-off, no audio after vehicle is first started with diagnostic trouble code (
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46132
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46153
- Component:
- 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Summary:
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. recent customer clinics revealed that most every vehicle in the clinics had the tire pressures set incorr
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46155
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 mkc, 2016 mkx, and 2016-2017 mkz vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (tcu) built on or before 19-oct-2016 may exhibit loss of functionality of remote features via the mylincoln mobile application. to correct the
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46132
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
- Bulletin:
- SSM 45926
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7l), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5l/3.7l), 2015-2016 mkc, and 2016 mkx vehicles (excluding 3.7l) equipped with all wheel drive (awd) may exhibit a leaking passenger side power transfer unit
- Bulletin:
- SSM 45951
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 mkc vehicles equipped with a dsp module may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b1a10, b1a11, b1045 and/or b13fd with no observable audio malfunction after performing a dsp module on-demand self test. if any of these dtcs
- Bulletin:
- TSB16-0110
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 lincoln mkc vehicles equipped with a 2.3l gtdi engine and built on or before 2/23/2016 may exhibit a heavy continuous blue smoke with a burning oil smell after idling 10 minutes or longer.
- Bulletin:
- SSM 45972
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 mkc vehicles equipped with memory mirrors built on or before 12/7/2015 may experience a ratcheting/clicking noise from the exterior mirror(s)glass when one or more of the following actions occur: vehicle unlocked, vehicle fir
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46022
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting to ids. if the ig
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46281
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 2.3l may exhibit damage to the engine appearance cover, valve cover and/or intake manifold when attempting to remove the appearance cover. to redu
- Bulletin:
- 15N04-S2
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Certain 2015 model year mkc and mkz vehicles equipped with the reserve equipment group, and certain 2012-2016 focus electric, c-max energi, and fusion energi vehicles - embedded modem replacement.
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46295
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. the new white fl
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46332
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46355
- Component:
- 102300 power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator
- Summary:
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and through 31-dec-2015 may exhibit harsh reverse engagement and harsh/delayed 3rd and 5th gear up/down shifts with no dtcs present. this may be due to a me
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46371
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Some 2012-2017 focus electric/2013-2017 cmax energi/fusion energi/2015-2017 mkc/mkz/2016-2017 mkx and 2017 continental vehicles operating with a 3g tcu on or before 16-jan-2017 may not respond to customers remote commands via mylincoln/myfo
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46210
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. the workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. when diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46495
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 escape and mkc vehicles without a vehicle dynamic suspension system and built on 1-apr-2015 and through 1-oct-2016 may exhibit a rattle and/or clunking noise from the rear suspension while driving over bumps and/or making tur
- Bulletin:
- TSB 16-0123
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 mkc vehicles equipped with a 2.3l gtdi engine may exhibit an illuminated mil with a lack of power and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0299. this may be due to the turbocharger wastegate actuator rod coming disconnected from th
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46085
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46102
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46104
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- 2015-2017 lincoln mkc is equipped with satin chrome front grille and roof moldings. if they require cleaning due to stains, water spotting, or discoloring do not use motorcraft custom bright metal cleaner which is used for bright chrome com
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46105
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 mkc, 2016 mkx, and 2016-2017 mkz vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (tcu) built on or before 9-aug-2016 may exhibit loss of functionality of remote features via the mylincoln mobile application. to correct the c
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46703
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Some 2013-2017 edge/mkx/escape/mkc/fusion/mkz/flex/mkt/mondeo/kuga/ecosport awd vehicles where diagnosis leads to a rdu clutch issue, a rear drive unit (rdu) service kit is available. use the vehicle identification number (vin) in the parts
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46723
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 mkc vehicles without active park assist and built on or before 2/15/16 may exhibit steering column controls such as turn signals, radio controls, and low speed wipers being intermittently inoperative due to lack of communicat
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46724
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 mkc vehicles equipped with active park assist may exhibit turn signals, steering wheel radio controls and low speed wipers being inoperative. the stability/traction control indicator lamp may also be illuminated with diagnost
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46792
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 mkc vehicles equipped with a ac power outlet socket may exhibit a condition with the assembly door becoming disconnected, jammed or locked closed. if the door is disconnected, re-install the end cap and door. refer to updated
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46900
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and a dtc p161a after pcm replacement. this may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. to clear this dtc, use
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47070
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- When connecting the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) or ford diagnosis and repair system (fdrs) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47080
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. as of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. no re
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47160
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 mkc/mkz, 2016-2017 mkx and 2017 continental vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (tcu) built on or before 15-aug-2017 may exhibit inoperative remote features via lincoln way mobile app, incomplete user authorizati
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47201
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47204
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 fusion/mkz/mkc/escape/edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0l ecoboost engine may exhibit a runs rough condition with dtcs p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 and/or p0316. this may be due to coolant intrusion due to corrosion on th
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47000
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some 2013-2018 escape/fusion/mkz vehicles equipped with 2.5l or 1.5l/2.0l/3.0l ecoboost engine, 2015-2018 mkc/edge/explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0l/2.3l/2.7l ecoboost engine, 2016-2018 mkx vehicles equipped with 2.7l ecoboost engine, 20
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47000
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2013-2018 escape/fusion/mkz vehicles equipped with 2.5l or 1.5l/2.0l/3.0l ecoboost engine, 2015-2018 mkc/edge/explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0l/2.3l/2.7l ecoboost engine, 2016-2018 mkx vehicles equipped with 2.7l ecoboost engine, 20
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47392
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 2015-2019 mkc vehicles are equipped with a satin chrome front grille and roof moldings. if they require cleaning due to stains, water spotting, or discoloring do not use motorcraft custom bright metal cleaner which is used for bright chrome
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47430
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 escape or 2015-2019 mkc vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become inoperative. hands-free liftgate function can be restored by replacing
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47462
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 2015-2018 edge, fusion, focus, mkz, mkc, escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0l ecoboost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. refer to the extended coolant pressure test and checking for combustio
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47489
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- When connecting the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) or ford diagnosis and repair system (fdrs) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition
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