2016 Ford C-Max technical service bulletins
129 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Ford C-Max.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Special Field Action 26L03 Certain 2013-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles...
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Been the result of a differential or transfer shaft bearing failure and the transmission can be...
- Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ...
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
- Concern where the radio will revert to an AM or FM station after the vehicle's ignition has been turned...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Ssm 48619
- 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL with Diagnostic Trouble...
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after...
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1450, P0456, P0457,...
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
- Inability to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part body control module...
- Multiple drivability or electrical concerns with one or more diagnostic trouble codes, being the most...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04B5. This may be due to inadvertent actuation of the...
- Customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or...
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang,...
- 2013 2018 C-Max, Fusion, and MKZ Hybrid vehicles using SOBDM-C module connectors do not require...
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- Illuminated MIL with DTC P0C27 and/or P0C28. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- False activation of the alarm system
- Discharged battery, inoperative remote features via MyFord Mobile app, incomplete user authorization...
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Discharged battery, inoperative remote features via MyFord Mobile app, incomplete user authorization...
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Inoperative remote features via My Ford Mobile app, discharged battery, incomplete user authorization...
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi, 2013-2018 C-MAX/Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid may exhibit...
- High voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the Delphi 120 volt electric vehicle...
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a...
- Inoperative mobile device navigation applications
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening...
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Inability to store AM/FM presets and/or preset buttons work erratically
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Certain 2015 Model Year Flex and Taurus, 2015-2016 Model Year C-MAX, and MKS, and 2016 Model Year Edge,...
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Some 2014-2017 Focus/C-MAX vehicles when a replacement BCM is received for a service repair may include a...
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various...
- Some 2013-2017 c-max/fusion energi and 2017 c-max/fusion/mkz hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated...
- Some 2013-2016 c-max energi vehicles may exhibit an intermittent stall/no crank with a stop safely now...
- Some 2016 c-max energi/focus electric and 2016-2017 fusion energi vehicles built on or before 10-JUL-2016,...
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F35 transmission and built on 1-JAN-2014 and through...
- Some 2016 focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) and c-max energi plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped...
- Some 2016 c-max and focus electric vehicles built on or after 11-MAY-2016 may exhibit a false activation...
- The EV range after fully charging a 2012-2016 focus electric, 2013-2016 c-max/fusion energi may vary after...
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- Some 2016-2017 focus and c-max vehicles built on or after 1-AUG-2016 may exhibit a growl or rubbing noise...
- Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to...
- Certain 2016-2017 model year c-max and fusion energi vehicles - reprogram powertrain control module.
- Certain 2015 model year mkc and mkz vehicles equipped with the reserve equipment group, and certain...
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- Some 2013-2017 focus/c-max vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the...
- Some 2016 c-max and focus electric vehicles may exhibit a false activation of the alarm system
- Some 2016 c-max built on 1-MAY-2016 and through 6-SEP-2016, may exhibit a false activation of the alarm system
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during...
- Some 2015-2016 F-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion,...
- Intermittent stall/no crank with a stop safely now warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC)...
- Concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
- 2013-2017
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX,...
- MIL On with Diagnostic Trouble Code P0137(O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2) in Powertrain...
- Certain 2016-2017 Model Year C-MAX and Fusion Energi Vehicles
- Growl or rubbing noise from the wheel assembly after pre-delivery inspection has been performed to remove...
- DTCs U3000:04, B108E:12 and/or U1A00:87 present in the APIM. If these DTCs are present and no other...
- Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature
- Condition in which the SIRIUS satellite channel guide category buttons may not respond when selected and a...
- Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/F150/expedition/navigator/mustang...
- Some 2017 fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) built on 5/9/2016 and through 6/14/2016 and 2016...
- Some 2016 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation along with a valid paid...
- Following concerns; the GPS not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon...
- Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on...
- 2013-2016 focus/c-max - remote keyless entry (RKE) programing concerns
- Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
- Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (APIM) dtcs U3000 or B108E or U1A00
- Remove water or moisture before removing the sobdmc fuse cover
- In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been...
- Energi
- Online automotive service information system for March 2016
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