2020 Lincoln MKX technical service bulletins
129 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2020 Lincoln MKX.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2627
- This article updates TSB 25-2154
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing...
- Various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing...
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model...
- Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2351 to update the Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the...
- Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine
- Headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel
- Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2386 to update the Service Procedure and Part List
- Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super...
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above exhibit all of the following conditions: ...
- Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement...
- Engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate.
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- Various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation prompt...
- Programming Error
- Programming Error
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2307 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected
- Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual...
- 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,...
- Inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode
- This TSB supersedes TSB 23-2049 to update the parts list
- Noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting engine
- Noise/vibration/chatter/shudder/grind/bind from the rear of the vehicle during low speed turning events
- Chatter/shudder during low speed turning events
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- Rubber seal between the spoiler support and the liftgate coming loose
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- Chatter/shudder during low speed turning events
- Inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode
- Upper engine thump/knock noise coming from the left cylinder head
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after...
- Repeat block heater failure
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Inoperative power liftgate
- Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after...
- Illuminated AWD warning indicator or fault message with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0095:71/:19 stored...
- Transmission slip during acceleration from a stop when hot
- One of the following if the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone (iPhone 12 or 13): slow charging,...
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the...
- Audio is not synchronized with the video display when using the vehicle speakers
- Condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup...
- Phone-as-a-Key concerns and have diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B15 :31,...
- 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...
- In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022...
- Lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)...
- Power liftgate unable to unlatch from both switches after a second unlatch attempt with or without...
- 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...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2342 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure
- Shudder/buck/jerk while driving up to 35 mph (57 km/h). This may be due to the software in the powertrain...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- Lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)...
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- Phone-as-a-Key concerns and have diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B15 :31,...
- Inoperative power liftgate with or without diagnostic trouble code U3000:49 stored in the rear gate trunk...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Inoperative charging pad, slow charging, a notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the...
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers may receive a message in their FordPass or Lincoln Way...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0766 stored in the...
- Some 2020-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are equipped with an anti-fogging feature known as enhanced...
- Noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting engine, which is...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B15 :31, B15 :49 and/or B15A5:56 stored in...
- Hood bounce or flutter condition at high speeds
- Light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The noise is usually more prominent in the...
- Inoperative power liftgate
- Intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the...
- 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...
- Noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting engine, which is...
- Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates...
- Concern of the alarm activating when an unlocked door is opened, the driver door does not unlock/open when...
- Chatter/shudder during low speed turning events due to fluid contamination
- Inoperative power liftgate with or without diagnostic trouble code U3000-49 stored in the rear gate trunk...
- 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...
- Vehicle locator feature display the vehicle location incorrectly when using the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way...
- Lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)...
- Inaccurate instrument panel cluster (IPC) navigation ETA that conflicts with the navigation ETA in the...
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0741 and/or...
- Light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The noise is usually more prominent in the...
- Incomplete user authorization, inoperative remote features and/or a message stating the system cannot...
- 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...
- False traction control or yaw control event
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app , incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- Incomplete user authorization, no authorization pop-up on the SYNC infotainment system, vehicle...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature warning with...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0128, P0217, P044C,...
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Harsh engagement when shifting from PARK to REVERSE, PARK to DRIVE and/or REVERSE to DRIVE with no DTCs...
- Infotainment system stating in Michigan when trying to select a point of interest using the push to talk...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Check Headlamp message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after remote start even though the headlamps...
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their...
- Ssm 48649 - 2020
- Ssm 48619
- Ssm 48618 - 2020
- Trace amount of transmission fluid in the main control electrical connector
- Ssm 48551 - 2020
- Ssm 48552 - 2020
- Symptom of no ability to schedule a remote start event using the FordPass or Lincolnway app
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Incomplete user authorization and/or no authorization pop-up received on the SYNC infotainment system
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