2013 Lincoln MKZ technical service bulletins
159 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2013 Lincoln MKZ.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- 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
- Error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after...
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- 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...
- Been the result of a differential or transfer shaft bearing failure and the transmission can be...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Some 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles may need the exterior rear view mirror replaced
- This article supersedes 17-2225 to update the vehicle model years affected and Service Procedure
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- 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...
- In the affected vehicles, it may be possible that certain driving maneuvers can result in an overheated...
- Check Headlamp System fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after the right headlamp is replaced
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2015-2020 Explorer, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2020 Continental, 2018-2020...
- Check Headlamp System fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after installation of a new...
- Some 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC with a 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, or 2.0L GTDI may exhibit a lack of...
- Check Headlamp System fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after one or both headlamps were...
- Intermittent multi-contour seat operation and/or massage and lumbar adjust inoperative from the seat...
- 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...
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion and MKZ vehicles may not have a valid 5 digit key code stored in the Ford key code...
- 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
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Multiple drivability or electrical concerns with one or more diagnostic trouble codes, being the most...
- 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
- 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...
- 2013 2018 C-Max, Fusion, and MKZ Hybrid vehicles using SOBDM-C module connectors do not require...
- 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,...
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped...
- Propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed driving
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi, 2013-2018 C-MAX/Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid may exhibit...
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- Fluid leak from the PTU intermediate shaft seal
- Unintended exterior mirror movement in wet weather conditions due to moisture in the exterior mirror connector
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Some 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Flex/MKT/Mondeo/Kuga/EcoSport AWD vehicles where diagnosis...
- Unintended exterior mirror movement in wet weather conditions due to moisture in the exterior mirror connector
- Thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission
- 2013-2017
- Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all...
- 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 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- 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...
- 2013-2017
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- ISSUE Some 2013-2014 Focus ST, Fusion, Escape and MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged...
- Some 2013-2016 fusion, mkz, and 2013-2015 c-max vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission and built on...
- Some 2013-2014 focus st, fusion, escape and vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct...
- 2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7L), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5L/3.7L), 2015-2016...
- Steering column controls inoperative with possible U0212 - built on or before 3/20/2015
- Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
- Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0645
- Hard start, no start and/or a loss of engine RPM after refueling
- Blank screen
- Touchscreen navigation system
- 2.0L Ecoboost
- 6F35 transmission - fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal built on or before 10/14/2013 issue
- 49 cfr
- 49 cfr
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, after module programming procedure or other routine service has been...
- Lincoln/ford: some vehicles, parked overnight, will experience interior condensation on windshield or...
- Lincoln: on some vehicles, a recalibration of rear gate trunk module (RGTM) would correct the intermittent...
- Ford fusion/mkz, 2015 mkc, 2015 mustang- bulletin regarding intermittently, the steering column controls...
- Ford: all 2013-2015 ford fusions/mkz, 2015 mustang and mkc vehicles with reverse park aid camera active...
- Ford: when moving power seats rearward or forward, grinding, squealing, binding and/or a popping noise is...
- Ford/lincoln: noises coming from transmission like grinding, rubbing thumping and present in gear ranges...
- Ford/lincoln: the ambient lighting on lincoln (mylincoln touch) vehicles will default to white and on ford...
- Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, the instrument panel cluster (IPC) needs replacing due to programmable...
- Ford/lincoln: power steering control module (PSCM) is exhibiting U0415 diagnostic trouble code (DTC), but...
- Ford/lincoln: there is an extended warranty coverage for the loss of ABS speed signal related...
- Lincoln/ford: when doing maneuvers in parking lot, stopping, or idling, a noise like tapping, gurgle, or...
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles, after engine start up, have headlamp switch in an auto lamp position and is...
- Ford/lincoln: diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0132, P0135, P0030, P2243, P2251 are stored in powertrain...
- Lincoln/ford: after a cold start, the instrument cluster is emitting, intermittently, chimes instead of...
- Lincoln/ford: an intermittent blind sport or cross traffic alert (blis/cta) system has faults with...
- Lincoln/ford: accompanied by cmdtc P1A18, P1A19, P0AEE or P0BCD, the wrench lamp (hybrid) or service...
- Lincoln/ford: in powertrain control module (PCM), that allows anti lock brake system (ABS) and output...
- Lincoln/ford: when ever the air conditioner is activated, on some vehicles, there is an odor of mustiness...
- Lincoln: the audio system volume, on some vehicles, changes, uncommanded or unintended and/or the changes...
- Ford/lincoln: the temperature display settings and/or the blower control may be stuck or inoperative and...
- Ford/lincoln: accompanied by the cmdtcs P1A18, P1A19, P0AEE or P0BCD, the service engine soon lamp...
- Ford/lincoln: the damper housing to transmission case joint, there is a fluid leak caused by an adherence...
- Ford/lincoln: when headlamp switch is in autolamp position, after engine start up, the ambient lighting is...
- Lincoln: while vehicle is locked, luggage compartment lid, CAN be opened, using exterior luggage...
- Lincoln/ford: the roof panel opening has a headliner that is sagging
- Lincoln: the heated steering wheel module (HSWM) passes network test, but fails on demand self test when...
- Ford/lincoln: when cause of illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has been repaired, diagnostic...
- Ford/lincoln: after engine has started up, the ambient lights are not coming on, intermittently, when in...
- Lincoln: after a module programming procedure is done, the heated steering wheel would be inoperative and...
- Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, there are no upshift, only reverse and first gear available, which is due...
- Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, the illumination of the wrench lamp and/or red triangle lamp, the check...
- Lincoln/ford: some vehicles may experience a fault warning message displayed, with diagnostic trouble...
- Lincoln/ford: some vehicles would experience diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0284, the illumination of...
- Ford/lincoln: there is a no start condition and the red triangle lamp will illuminate and the battery...
- Lincoln: the adaptive cruise control operation and/or fuel gauge slow to update after refueling,...
- Lincoln: after vehicle has been exposed to direct sunlight, luggage compartment lid's lower moulding is...
- Ford/lincoln: the wrench lamp (hybrids) or service engine soon lamp (energi) will illuminate when using...
- Ford: due to fuel vapor line not being connected properly (fully seated) to underside of fuel deliver...
- Hard start/no start/loss of engine RPM after refueling
- Ford/lincoln: due to wear on case bushing, some vehicles will have a fluid leak from the half shaft seal...
- 6F35 Transmission
- Ford/lincoln: high voltage battery bar is empty, causing red triangle warning lamp to illuminate and...
- Ford: powertrain/transaxle whine, thumping or clunking or tipping in or out of throttle or a tactile...
- 2.0L gtdo
- Lincoln ford: check engine lamp and/or wrench lamp illuminates and accompanied by various diagnostic...
- Lincoln: the engine block heater and cable, on some vehicles, are standard equipment for cold weather...
- Lincoln/ford: the wrench light will illuminate with DTC P166A stored in powertrain control module (PCM),...
- Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, the fuel tank accepts only 38 to 45 liters (10 to 12 gallons) of fuel,...
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles, when starting to add fuel, the fuel filler nozzle would shut off before 3.8L...
- Lincoln/ford: as a result of performing key on engine off (KOEO) self test, on some vehicles, a pending...
- Ford/lincoln: the 60/40 split rear seat backrest, on some vehicles, have 60 percent section stuck in...
- Lincoln/ford: due to various diagnostic trouble codes, some vehicles may experience electrical concerns or...
- Lincoln/ford: there is a push button start on some vehicles, that would have a no crank/no start with no...
- Lincoln: due to a crank no start, on some vehicles, symptoms of various drivability may be exhibit, with...
- Lincoln/ford: cold air blowing during remote start event in climate control system and the option for...
- Ford/lincoln: on certain vehicles, ordered accessories (remote start, all weather floor mats, cargo net)...
- Lincoln/ford: brake pedal is sensitive and grabby or a reverse 2-3 second transmission delay engagement...
- Ford/lincoln: during cold ambient temperatures, some hybrid/energi vehicles will experience illumination...
- Ford/lincoln: the interior door panel area will exhibit a rattling noise, which may be isolated, when...
- Lincoln/ford: some vehicles may experience a red triangle or wrench lamp or both to illuminate in...
- Ford/lincoln: when vehicle is operated for short drive cycles, with maximum electrical loads, and left...
- Ford: on some vehicles, a no crank or no start is experience, with a no key detected message
- Ford/lincoln: diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1124 CAN be retrieved from powertrain control module (PCM),...
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles may experience, a slippage during shifting or possible clutch damage might...
- Lincoln/ford: due to seal and/or bushing wearing caused by halfshaft surface finish, on some vehicles,...
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: some vehicles may experience an illuminated MIL or safety stop now message, or a no...
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