2018 Lincoln Continental technical service bulletins
135 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 Lincoln Continental.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 22M03 – Supplement #2 Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super...
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
- New vehicle delivery hold
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- Certain 2017
- 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,...
- Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement...
- 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
- Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020...
- 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,...
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal
- Certain 2017-2018 Model Year Continental Vehicles Drivers Seat Back Carrier Replacement REASON FOR THIS...
- This article supersedes TSB 17-2203 to update the vehicle model years, Service Procedure, and Part List
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Certain 2017-2018 Model Year Continental Vehicles Drivers Seat Back Carrier Replacement; In some of the...
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the...
- Condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup...
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2235 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022...
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- Concern with the rear seat armrest cup holder
- Fluid leak from the engine mount, engine vibration, and/or various powertrain diagnostic trouble codes...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Seat pan looseness, lateral movement, and/or clunk/thump noise on turns
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup...
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the...
- Concern where the belt minder is difficult to activate/deactivate
- Concern where the driver seat only moves 1 inch (2.5 cm) during easy entry/exit instead of the full 2...
- Driver seatbelts locking up and difficult to extend
- Noisy or inoperative rear window blind
- Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu
- Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2021 Nautilus, 2015-2021 Edge, 2017-2019 Fusion, 2017-2020 MKZ...
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Some 2015-2020 F-150, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2015-2020 Edge, 2017-2019 Fusion, 2017-2020 MKZ...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app , incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- 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
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature warning with...
- 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 2017-2020 Lincoln Continentals may require the door latch assembly be serviced
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their...
- Creak type noise when opening or closing either front door
- Ssm 48619
- Ssm 48558 - 2017-2020
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Seat pan looseness, lateral movement, and/or clunk/thump noise on turns
- Map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after...
- Persistent message in the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app advising, Your vehicles software is being updated
- User customizable personalization settings in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) reverting to their...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or...
- Intermittent multi-contour seat operation and/or massage and lumbar adjust inoperative from the seat...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal.To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure.
- 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...
- 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...
- User customizable personalization settings in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) reverting to their...
- 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
- Ssm 47922
- Water entering the right front footwell through the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) fresh...
- U3000:49 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) setting in the Steering Effort Control Module (SECM) with no other...
- 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2019 Continental, 2015-2019 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX and 2019 Nautilus vehicles...
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or...
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or wrench lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0116, P0117,...
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles...
- 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'....
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- Incorrect operation of the drivers seat easy entry/exit function
- When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford...
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration,...
- Some 2017-2018 Continentals my exhibit a squeak or creak at or near the door check strap when opening or...
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped...
- Some 2017-2018 Continentals built on or before 1-Dec-2017 may exhibit an intermittent concern where the...
- Certain 2017-2018 Model Year Continental Livery Vehicles
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal
- Inoperative speed compensated volume feature
- Outside front seat bolster support bracket that is broken or cracked
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or...
- Various 2018 vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 automatic system updates via WI-FI are unable to...
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Functional concerns where USB audio playback and App Link will not operate
- DTC B13BD in the steering effort control module (SECM). This DTC sets when the Ford Integrated Diagnostic...
- 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...
- Concern with poor reception of highway toll transponders if the vehicle is equipped with AHUD. If this...
- Fluid leak from the PTU intermediate shaft seal
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or wrench lamp with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0116, P0117,...
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Some 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/MKC/MKX/Continental with all audio systems and 2017-2018 Escape with Sony audio...
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