2016 Lincoln MKX technical service bulletins
221 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Lincoln MKX.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N13 Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and 2016-2018 Model Year MKX...
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- White or blue smoke from the exhaust, rough idle in neutral or park at normal operating temperature or...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- The affected vehicles have an emissions control system that does not account for certain in-use conditions...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2345 to update the Service Procedure
- Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement...
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal.
- 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
- 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,...
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2181 to update the Service Procedure and Part List
- Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Inoperative power liftgate
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ...
- Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ...
- Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ...
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
- Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
- No reverse, 3rd and 5th gear with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0715,P0717,P0756 and/or P2701
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ...
- 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
- Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit The North...
- Parking lamps stay on and/or the trailer lights flicker with vehicle turned off when a trailer is...
- This article supersedes TSB 17-0065 to update the Service Procedure and vehicles affected
- 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...
- Hood bounce or flutter condition at high speeds
- Inoperative power liftgate
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Under Safety Recall 20S15, in some of the affected vehicles, the door latches have a pawl spring tab that...
- Some 2015-2020 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles may require replacement of the roof...
- Concern of the alarm activating when an unlocked door is opened, the driver door does not unlock/open when...
- Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2021 Nautilus, 2015-2021 Edge, 2017-2019 Fusion, 2017-2020 MKZ...
- 2015-2018
- When installing a replacement short block in 2015-2017 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost...
- 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
- Parking lamps stay on and/or the trailer lights flicker with vehicle turned off when a trailer is...
- Some 2015-2020 F-150, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2015-2020 Edge, 2017-2019 Fusion, 2017-2020 MKZ...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- 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...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Ssm 48619
- Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2015-2020 Explorer, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2020 Continental, 2018-2020...
- 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...
- Intermittent multi-contour seat operation and/or massage and lumbar adjust inoperative from the seat...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- 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...
- Wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed
- 2015-2016
- 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...
- Missing drive control menu if the instrument panel cluster (IPC) is replaced using the current service part
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- Ssm 47922
- 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
- Certain 2015-2016 Model Year Edge and 2016 Model Year MKX Vehicles Equipped with Adaptive Steering
- Buzzing noise from the front seats, front seats too warm, and/or inoperative climate controlled front seats
- 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
- Fuel slosh noise primarily when the fuel tank is over 3/4 full and when driving at low speeds
- 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...
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration,...
- 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...
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Loud screeching/squealing noise from the speakers when the audio system is on or off
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal
- Concern with the remote start selections for heated steering wheel and/or heated seats grayed out in the...
- Illuminated adaptive/active steering fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center...
- Propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed driving
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Inability to disable the intrusion sensor through the cluster alarm menu under vehicle settings
- 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
- Intermittent battery draw that can be isolated to the TCU, an inoperative MyLincoln Mobile app, a...
- Inoperative remote features via Lincoln Way Mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory...
- Condition where the heated steering wheel icon is missing from the MyLincoln Touch 8" touch screen
- Concern where USB Audio playback and App Link applications will not function properly
- Exhaust odor in the vehicle while the climate control system is in auto or recirculation mode
- Liftgate opening or closing when a rear door is slammed shut, or the rear fascia is contacted such as...
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- Intermittent bounce back after closing has been commanded
- Fluid leak from the PTU intermediate shaft seal
- 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
- White or blue smoke from the exhaust, rough idle in neutral or park at normal operating temperature or...
- Some 2016-2018 MKX customers may report that a deployed cargo cover will inadvertently recoil after the...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or wrench lamp with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0116, P0117,...
- Liftgate that intermittently opens uncommanded while parked with no keys near the vehicle
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Rattle noise from the underbody of the vehicle while moving
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Some 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Flex/MKT/Mondeo/Kuga/EcoSport AWD vehicles where diagnosis...
- SYNC display message of Please check your surroundings for safety along with no rear view camera image...
- 2013-2017
- Some 2015-2017 edge and 2016-2017 mkx vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle while the...
- Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various...
- Some 2016 and 2017 edge/mkx vehicles equipped with lane keeping system, adaptive steering, and built on or...
- Some 2016-2017 mkx vehicles may exhibit one or both rear doors that are hard to open in freezing temperatures
- Some 2016-2017 F150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles...
- Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all...
- Some 2012-2017 focus electric/2013-2017 cmax energi/fusion energi/2015-2017 mkc/mkz/2016-2017 mkx and 2017...
- Some 2016 edge/mkx vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine and built on 1-APR-2016 and through 1-OCT-2016 may...
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F35 transmission and built on 1-JAN-2014 and through...
- When servicing a 2.7L or 3.0L ecoboost engine, if the crankshaft pulley is removed, correct reassembly is...
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or...
- Certain 2016 model year lincoln mkx vehicles - remote transceiver module reprogramming
- Some 2016-2017 mkx vehicles equipped with a front view camera and built on or before 25-NOV-2016 may...
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- Some 2016 mkx vehicles equipped with climate control seats and built on or before 3-OCT-2016 may exhibit...
- Some 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L may...
- Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to...
- Some 2015-2016 edge and 2016 mkx vehicles built on or before 9-SEP-2016 may exhibit a left side rear seat...
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- Some 2016 edge/mkx vehicles equipped with adaptive/active steering may exhibit a check adaptive/active...
- Some 2016 edge/mkx vehicles may exhibit an illuminated adaptive/active steering fault message in the...
- Some 2015-2017 F-150, 2016 mkx, 2015 edge, 2017 fusion, mkz and continental vehicles equipped with a...
- Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year F-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016...
- Condition in which the siriusxm traffic listing is not loading but all remaining travel link features...
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during...
- Some 2015-2017 mkc, 2016 mkx, and 2016-2017 mkz vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (TCU)...
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- Some 2013-2016 fusion/escape/mkt/flex/mks/taurus, 2015-2016 mkz/mkc/edge and 2016 mkx vehicles may exhibit...
- 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...
- Some 2016 mkx vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine and 6F50/6F55 transmission may exhibit a buzz, hum or...
- Concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
- Loss of functionality of remote features via the MyLincoln Mobile Application
- 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,...
- No reverse, 3rd and 5th gear and/or DTCs P0715, P0717, P0756 and/or P2701
- 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 mkx vehicles built on or before 8/5/2016 may display a check headlamp message in the instrument...
- Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/F150/expedition/navigator/mustang...
- Some 2016 mkx vehicles may display a check headlamp message in the instrument cluster message center with...
- Some 2015-2016 edge and 2016 mkx vehicles built on or before 6/11/2016 may exhibit a noise from the...
- Some 2016 mkx vehicles may display a check headlamp message in the instrument cluster message center with...
- 2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7L), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5L/3.7L), 2015-2016...
- Some 2015-2016 edge and 2016 mkx vehicles equipped with a 2.7L ecoboost engine and built on 10/29/2015 and...
- 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...
- Memory seat that does not return to the programmed position when pressing the memory seat switch or...
- 2015-2016 edge and 2016 lincoln mkx - overly sensitive brake application at lowspeed and/or in cold/wet...
- Some 2016 lincoln mkx vehicles built on or before 3/21/2016 may exhibit wind noise at the driver and/or...
- 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
- Some 2016 mkx vehicles equipped with a 3.7L duratec engine and built on or before 4/21/2016 may exhibit an...
- Lack of cooling/heating from the front seat bottom cushion due to a lack of air flow through the climate...
- Blank screen
- Touchscreen navigation system
- Lack of cooling performance from the front seat backrests.
- Wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed.
- Claimate controlled seats
- 2.0L ecoboost - fuel odor issue
- Claimate controlled seats
- Customer Satisffaction Program 15b25 Certain 2016 Model Year Lincoln MKX Vehicles Replace A-Pillar Trim Panels
- 2016 mkz,mkc and mkx: my lincoln mobile app not able to connect to vehicles equipped with DTC U2100 and/or...
- Lincoln: on some vehicles, where a pillar trim panel and headliner meets, a pillar trim panel fails to...
- Lincoln: information regarding the reporting of any product issues, in detail, through global concern...
- Lincoln: some vehicles there is no observable customer symptoms with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0198,...
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