2016 LINCOLN MKC Recall

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.

2016 LINCOLN MKC TSBs (83)

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:
16-0045
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-45809
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (apim) dtcs u3000 or b108e or u1a00
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-45868
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
2016-2017 escape/mkc - lack of a/c cooling during pdi check
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 45916
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation along with a valid paid subscription to sirius travel link may not display sirius travel link fuel prices. replacing components will not resolve the condition and is no
Bulletin:
SSM 45917
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience the following concerns; the gps not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon spinning in circles on the navigation screen or a spinning compass on n
Bulletin:
SSM 45918
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on the home screen or a system lock up when the phone is connected. applink maybe inoperative, or the system may perform random reboots du
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 45968
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/f150/expedition/navigator/mustang /transit/focus/c-max/mkx/taurus/mks/flex/mkt/edge and 2017 escape/explorer/mkc/fusion and mkz vehicles equipped with sync 3 might exhibit a blank screen or other various sync sym
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:
SSM 46284
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some customers with 2016 lincoln vehicles (excluding lincoln mkx) equipped with sync 3 version 1.0 or 1.1 may request an upgrade to their sync system for apple carplay or android auto functionality. this upgrade requires sync 3 version 2.2
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 46438
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 f150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles equipped with 2.0l, 2.7l or 3.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection(gtdi) ecoboost engines may exhibit malfunction indicator light(mil
Bulletin:
SSM 46486
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. this is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled while in t
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 17-2068
Component:
284000 back over prevention: camera system
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 edge, escape, expedition, fiesta, flex, mkc, mkt, mkx, mustang, navigator and taurus or 2017 explorer and super duty vehicles equipped with sync 3 and built on 1-jul-2015 and through 31-dec-2016 may exhibit a sync display mes
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 46048
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may have dtcs u3000:04, b108e:12 and/or u1a00:87 present in the apim. if these dtcs are present and no other symptoms are reported by the customer, then clear the dtcs and retest
Bulletin:
SSM 46073
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 escape, mkc, fiesta, f150, expedition, navigator, mustang, transit, focus, c-max, mkx, taurus, mks, flex, mkt, and edge and 2017 explorer, fusion, mkz, super duty, transit connect and continental vehicles equipped with sync 3
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 46813
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit valet mode. to recover the screen, perform a complete ignition cycle (key off, open and close the driver'
Bulletin:
SSM 46834
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. check for sync software update under the oasis tab sync selection. if update is available refer to wsm, section 415-00 and update apim so
Bulletin:
SSM 46848
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Some owners of 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. mobile device navigation via applink requires sync 3 version 2.3 or higher for apple ios users. mobile
Bulletin:
SSM 46860
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Some 2016-2018 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. this is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and
Bulletin:
SSM 46861
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the sync touchscreen with no obstacle detection grids or warning chimes. sync may appear unresponsive when the o
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 46930
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Some 2016-2018 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. this is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and
Bulletin:
SSM 46947
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the sync touchscreen with no obstacle detection grids or warning chimes. sync may appear unresponsive when the o
Bulletin:
SSM 46948
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some owners of 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. mobile device navigation via applink requires sync 3 version 2.3 or higher for apple ios users. mobile
Bulletin:
SSM 46949
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit valet mode. sync software updates are now available under the oasis tab sync selection. if update is avai
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 47100
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Some 2016-2018 ford and lincoln vehicle equipped with sync 3 and connected to an iphone recently upgraded to ios 11.2.5 may exhibit a concern where usb audio playback and app link applications will not function properly. this may also inclu
Bulletin:
SSM 47159
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016 mkc, mkx and mkz vehicles built on or before 11/28/2015 and equipped with a tcu may exhibit an intermittent battery draw that can be isolated to the tcu, an inoperative mylincoln mobile app, a mylincoln mobile app deep sleep messa
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 47167
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Various 2016-2017 vehicles with sync 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. using the professional technician society (pts) website > oasis tab > sync version, verify the vehicle sync software version. if the ve
Bulletin:
SSM 47171
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some 2016-2018 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and connected to an iphone recently upgraded to ios 11.2.5 may exhibit functional concerns where usb audio playback and app link will not operate. this may also include, under ce
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 47211
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit valet mode. sync software updates are now available under the oasis tab sync selection. if update is avai
Bulletin:
SSM 46998
Component:
162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Summary:
Some 2016-2018 mkc vehicles built on or before 20-sep-2017 may exhibit a no crank condition due to a discharged battery from the rear gate trunk module (rgtm) keeping the vehicle network awake. this may occur after the vehicle has experienc
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 47041
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Various 2016-2017 vehicles with sync 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. using the professional technician society (pts) website > oasis tab > sync version, verify the vehicle sync software version. if the ve
Bulletin:
SSM 46998
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Some 2016-2018 mkc vehicles built on or before 20-sep-2017 may exhibit a no crank condition due to a discharged battery from the rear gate trunk module (rgtm) keeping the vehicle network awake. this may occur after the vehicle has experienc
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 47041
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Various 2016-2017 vehicles with sync 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. using the professional technician society (pts) website > oasis tab > sync version, verify the vehicle sync software version. if the ve
Bulletin:
SSM 47379
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Various 2016-2018 vehicles with sync 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. using the professional technician society (pts) website > oasis tab > sync version, verify the vehicle sync software version. if the ve
Bulletin:
SSM 47380
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016-2018 ford and lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. check for sync software update under the oasis tab sync selection. if update is available refer to wsm, section 415-00 and update apim so
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 47444
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2016-2018 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit various performance related concerns such as display operation, navigation, voice recognition, phone pairing, applink, travel link, s
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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