2016 Ford Mustang technical service bulletins
167 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Ford Mustang.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- 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,...
- Ford Motor Company is voluntarily conducting a study on some customer-owned vehicles to proactively...
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to obtain field parts for evaluation
- 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
- Tick tap and/or typewriter ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,...
- Rattle like noise coming from the front seat
- Certain 2015 – 2021 Model Year Mustang Convertible Vehicles
- Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty and 2015-2020 F-150/Mustang vehicles may require replacement of the powertrain...
- Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
- SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- During replacement of the electronic power assist system (EPAS) steering gear assembly on 2015-2023...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Water leak onto the front carpet that originates from the either the left or right A-pillar
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Hesitation or surge in the vehicle with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present
- Certain 2015 â 2021 Model Year Mustang Convertible Vehicles Door Opens to Secondary Latch Position...
- 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
- Certain 2015 â 2021 Model Year Mustang Convertible Vehicles Door Opens to Secondary Latch Position n...
- Programming error when using IDS versions 122.03 through 123.01 stating 'Data Corrupt' or 'Configuration...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Programming error using IDS v122.03 and newer stating "Data Corrupt" or Configuration Failed, would you...
- 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 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change
- For 2011-2020 F-150/Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine when installing a replacement secondary...
- Concern of the rear seat cover appearing loose or having the foam underneath the seat cover exposed
- Concern of no horizontal movement of the front power seats
- Mirror click and/or ratcheting noise when using memory functions or easy entry/exit function
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Clunk or ping noise from the driveshaft when shifting from reverse to drive or drive to reverse
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Ssm 48619
- 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...
- Oil leak from either valve cover gasket
- Inoperative rear parking aid camera, luggage compartment lamp, luggage compartment lid release and/or poor...
- Oil leak from either valve cover gasket
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision warning, and/or collision avoidance system with a...
- Hesitation or surge in the vehicle with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present
- Some 2015-2019 Mustangs may exhibit a driveline vibration after removal and installation of the drive...
- Tires which appear to have worn treads even when the tires are new or have low miles
- 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...
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- Hesitation or surge in the vehicle with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present
- Concern of no horizontal movement of the front power seats
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'....
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang,...
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford...
- Hesitation or surge in the vehicle with no DTCs present
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- Some 2015-2018 Shelby GT350 and GT350R vehicles may require brake service or repairs to be performed
- Poor A/C performance
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0300 through P0308 present
- Partial outage of the rear tail, turn signal or stop lamps following a vehicle start with a low battery
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Some 2015-2018 Mustang GT350s may exhibit an engine oil leak that appears to be originating from the oil...
- Inoperative USB ports with the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1252:13 stored in the accessory protocol...
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Excessive panel gap where the rear bumper cover meets the rear quarter panels on either side of the vehicle
- Concern of no horizontal movement of the front power seats
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Functional concerns where USB audio playback and App Link will not operate
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Poor A/C performance
- Concern where USB Audio playback and App Link applications will not function properly
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- Condition where the top sags on one or both sides near the rear glass due to broken tension rod clips
- Concern of no airflow from the climate control vents
- Some 2015-2017 Mustang Convertibles built on or before 1-Feb-2017 may exhibit wear marks or damage to the...
- 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
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Some 2016 Edge/Explorer/F-150/Mustang built on or before 01-Nov-2016 and equipped with a 4.2-inch FCDIM...
- SYNC display message of Please check your surroundings for safety along with no rear view camera image...
- Some 2015
- Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various...
- Certain 2015 through 2017 model year mustang shelby® GT350 and GT350R vehicles
- Some 2016 edge/explorer/F-150/mustang built on or before 01-NOV-2016 and equipped with a 4.2-INCH fcdim...
- 2009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6R80, 6R100, 6R140 automatic transmission have an updated main control...
- Some 2016 edge, F150, explorer, and mustang vehicles equipped with a myford display 4 inch screen may...
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or...
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to...
- Some 2015-2016 edge with 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI), 2015-2016 mustang and F-150...
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- Some 2016-2017 mustang GT350 equipped with the 5.2L engine may exhibit a rattle or rapping type sound...
- 2015 - 2017 shelby GT350 and GT350R vehicles require installation of the 3 piece front splitter on GT350...
- Some 2015 and 2016 mustangs may experience an inoperative rear parking aid camera, luggage compartment...
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during...
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- 2015-2016 mustang 5.0L 32V ti-vct engine service engine assemblies (6006), cylinder assemblies short block...
- Some 2015-2016 F-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion,...
- When hooking up the vehicle communication module (VCM) and integrated diagnostic system (IDS) to the dlc...
- Concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
- 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,...
- Lack of power with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299
- Certain 2015 Model Year Edge, 2015-2016 Model Year F-150, MKT, and Police Interceptor Sedan, and 2016...
- DTCs U3000:04, B108E:12 and/or U1A00:87 present in the APIM. If these DTCs are present and no other...
- Some 2016 - 2017 mustang shelby GT350 vehicle may exhibit a P26FE DTC with diagnostics leading to...
- Some 2015 and 2016 mustang vehicles with a convertible top may exhibit a condition where the top sags on...
- Some 2015-2017 mustang vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and built on or before 6/15/2016 may...
- Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/F150/expedition/navigator/mustang...
- Some 2016 - 2017 mustang GT350-R vehicles may display driver selectable suspension malfunction service...
- Some 2016 F150, mustang and explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.5L gtdi, 2.3L gtdi or 2.7L gtdi engine...
- Driveline vibration directly related to a vehicle speed of 70-100KMH (50-70MPH) and is perceived as a...
- 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...
- 2015-2016 mustang built on or before 4/22/2016 - rear tail lamp, turn lamp or stop lamp partial outage -...
- Some 2015 and 2016 mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.2L twin independent variable camshaft timing...
- Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0645
- Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (APIM) dtcs U3000 or B108E or U1A00
- Touchscreen navigation system
- In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been...
- GT350-R - driver selectable suspension malfunction service required message with DTC C103E - built on...
- Online automotive service information system for March 2016
- GT350-R
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