2018 Lincoln MKC service bulletins & manufacturer communications
121 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Lincoln MKC. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 121
- Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-20…25B51 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 9, 2026
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement25N15 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 20, 2026
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns inc…TSB 25-2570 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 26, 2025
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P…SSM 54366 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 12, 2025
- "Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: • Customer concern of a vibration or rough idle in D or R • Shudder …TSB 25-2005 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 24, 2025
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing …SSM 53040 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 20…TSB 24-2165 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 27, 2024
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak i…SSM 52335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 6, 2024
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it can…SSM 51838 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 2, 2023
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to ord…SSM 51536 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 4, 2023
- Certain 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer Vehicles Equipped With the 2.3L Engine and 6F35 Transmission - Transmission Extended Warranty Coverage Updated Owner Letters: 20N07/20B…20N07 S2 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2022
- Certain 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer Vehicles Equipped With the 2.3L Engine and 6F35 Transmission Powertrain Control Module Reprogram Submitting Owner Letters20B27 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2022
- Certain 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine and 6F35 transmission; Powertrain Control Module reprogram. Supplement: Program terms will be in…20B27 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 31, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassà  à  à  à ®/LincolnWayà  à  à  à ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. T…SSM 50975 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2022
- Some 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit a vibration/rough idle when the vehicle is in drive (D) or reverse (R). The vehicle may a…TSB 22-2287 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 19, 2022
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 22-2229 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 10, 2022
- Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln p…SSM 50804 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 24, 2022
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no m…SSM 50726 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Apr 27, 2022
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 22-2133 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 15, 2022
- In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it ca…SSM 50651 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 5, 2022
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 …TSB 22-2104 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 21, 2022
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Dut…SSM 50502 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 17, 2022
- Some 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ and 2017-2019 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may require replacement of the long block engine assembly. New service kits have be…SSM 50439 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 28, 2022
- Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to…SSM 50375 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 23, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial…SSM 50346 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 14, 2021
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no m…SSM 50251 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Nov 2, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 50067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2021
- Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is…SSM 50039 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2021
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty…TSB 21-2236 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 22, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 49821 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 24, 2021
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial…SSM 49803 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 18, 2021
- Some 2017-2019 Escape/MKC Some 2017-2019 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a binding/shudder and/or bump/clunk from the rear drive unit (RDU) when…TSB 21-2077 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2021
- This program extends the warranty coverage of the automatic transmission torque converter for twelve (12) months from the RO date of Powertrain Control Module reflash under Custome…20N07-S2 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2021
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot me…SSM 49541 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2021
- Some 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit a vibration/rough idle when the vehicle is in DRIVE or REVERSE. The vehicle may also exhi…TSB 20-2271 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2020
- In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience adverse NVH, vibration and/or rough idle in Drive or Reverse, low performance/lack of acceleration during launch, sluggis…20N07-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 9, 2020
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial…SSM 49292 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 29, 2020
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot me…SSM 49284 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2020
- In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience adverse NVH, vibration and/or rough idle in Drive or Reverse, low performance / lack of acceleration during launch, slugg…20N07 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 9, 2020
- In affected vehicles, the transmission torque converter may overheat in certain driving conditions. If the torque converter overheats it can lead to adverse NVH, rough idle, and lo…20B27 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 9, 2020
- Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Alth…SSM 49210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 25, 2020
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app , incomplete user authorization and/or no …SSM 49084 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2020
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/F…TSB 20-2255 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 6, 2020
- Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steeri…SSM 48908 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 17, 2020
- Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lin…SSM 48858 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2020
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 …TSB 20-2171 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 18, 2020
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their vehicle has entered "deep sleep mode". This mode is enabled due to the vehi…SSM 48757 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 22, 2020
- SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may …SSM 48619 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 9, 2020
- SSM 48558 - 2017-2020 Various Vehicles Equipped With Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Various FordPass/LincolnWay Mobile App Concerns Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipp…SSM 48558 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 18, 2020
- Some 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P…SSM 48423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 20, 2019
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 19-2346 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 20, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after updating to the…SSM 48340 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 21, 2019
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no m…SSM 48316 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 8, 2019
- Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (TCU) may exhibit a persistent message in the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app advising, Your vehic…SSM 48279 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 24, 2019
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or acce…SSM 48267 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 17, 2019
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or acce…SSM 48260 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 14, 2019
- Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this …SSM 48135 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 14, 2019
- Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in som…SSM 48130 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2019
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) fo…SSM 48123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2019
- Some 2015-2019 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may …SSM 48108 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2019
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 19-2208 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 27, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigatio…SSM 48053 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 24, 2019
- Some 2015-2017 F-150/Mustang, 2015-2018 Edge/MKC, 2016-2018 MKX, 2013-2018 Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT, and 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles built on or before 19-Oct-2017 ma…SSM 48049 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Jun 20, 2019
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2015-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 19-2172 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 13, 2019
- Some 2017-2019 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 1.5, 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)…TSB19-2171 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 29, 2019
- Some 2015-2019 MKC vehicles built on or before 01-Apr-2019 may exhibit an air conditioning (A/C) system with a difference in the discharge temperature between the left and right ve…SSM 47996 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 20, 2019
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was no…SSM 47976 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 10, 2019
- Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06…SSM 47967 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 6, 2019
- SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehi…SSM 47948 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 26, 2019
- Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06…SSM 47850 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 26, 2019
- SSM 47909 - 2017-2019 Escape, MKC - License Plate Bracket Nut(s) Damaged With Over Torqued Screw(s) 2017-2019 Escape and MKC vehicles may exhibit a concern of the license plate bra…SSM 47909 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 4, 2019
- Some 2015-2019 MKC vehicles equipped with memory mirrors built on or before 16-Feb-2019 may experience a ratcheting/clicking noise from the exterior mirror(s) glass which can occur…TSB 19-2037 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 6, 2019
- Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may …SSM 47824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2019
- Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may …SSM 47824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2019
- Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or acce…SSM 47821 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 21, 2019
- Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or acce…SSM 47821 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 21, 2019
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 19-2017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2019
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 19-2017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2019
- Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or acce…SSM 47750 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 17, 2019
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty re…SSM 47749 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 17, 2019
- Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or acce…SSM 47735 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 7, 2019
- Some 2015-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit an electronic power assist steering (EPAS) gear clatter-type noise over bumps that is only present on extremely rough road surfaces. Follow …TSB 18-2392 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 24, 2018
- Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when co…SSM 47711 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 14, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019 EcoSport/Expediti…TSB 18-2361 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 4, 2018
- 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles equipped with a power roof opening panel will exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm (.197 in). This is the normal vent position …SSM 47678 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 21, 2018
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be fol…SSM 47662 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2018
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input …SSM 47638 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2018
- 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…SSM 47635 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2018
- Some 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a vibration attributed to the tires. Prior to performing any road force balancing procedures or related diagnosis, make…SSM 47634 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 2018
- Some 2015-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a whistle and/or wind noise at highway speed from the exterior mirror area. Use Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 and 501-00 for diagnos…SSM 47539 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 21, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prio…SSM 47538 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 21, 2018
- 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…SSM 47489 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 24, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 18-2255 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 23, 2018
- 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 t…SSM 47462 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 13, 2018
- 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, Navigatio…SSM 47444 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 2, 2018
- 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 inoperativ…SSM 47430 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 26, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Continental, MKC, MKX, MKZ, and Fusion vehicles with an instrument panel center mounted speaker and 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with Sony audio systems may exhibit an …SSM 47424 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 20, 2018
- 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…SSM 47392 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 29, 2018
- 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 …SSM 47380 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 22, 2018
- 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 …SSM 47379 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape and 2017-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C cooling performance during PDI. This may be due to a insufficient/low refrigerant charge. If a vehicle di…SSM 47335 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 6, 2018
- Certain 2018 Model Year Escape and MKC Vehicles - Rear Brake Caliper Bolt Torque18U17-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2018
- Some 2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory…SSM 47229 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 11, 2018
- Certain 2018 Model Year Escape and MKC Vehicles - Transmission Bell Housing Bolt TorqueCertain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 ? F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equi…18U12 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 9, 2018
- Various 2018 vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 automatic system updates via WI-FI are unable to connect to the vehicles 4G WI-FI Hotspot. SYNC/SYNC3 with automatic system updat…SSM 47219 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 6, 2018
- 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.…SSM 47204 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 2018
- 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…SSM 47201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2018
- 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 an…SSM 47171 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 21, 2018
- Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may…SSM 47170 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 21, 2018
- Some 2018 MKC vehicles built on or before 23-Oct-2017 may exhibit a zero DTE reading when using the Lincoln Way mobile phone app. Reprogram the instrument panel cluster (IPC) modul…SSM 47164 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 15, 2018
- 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 …SSM 47100 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 21, 2018
- 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 w…SSM 47080 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2018
- 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…SSM 47070 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 9, 2018
- 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, 2…SSM 47000 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 8, 2018
- 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, 2…SSM 47000 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 8, 2018
- 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 n…SSM 46998 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 5, 2018
- 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 n…SSM 46998 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 5, 2018
- 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 th…SSM 46930 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2017
- 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 pr…SSM 46900 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 2, 2017
- 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 th…SSM 46860 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 2017
- Some 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/MKC/MKX/Continental with all audio systems and 2017-2018 Escape with Sony audio systems may exhibit an inoperative speed compensation volume feature. Do n…SSM 46854 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 4, 2017