2016 Lincoln MKZ technical service bulletins
143 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Lincoln MKZ.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- Certain 2014-2015 Model Year Fiesta, 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and 2014-2016 Model Year Transit...
- 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,...
- 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
- 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
- Rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area
- 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...
- Been the result of a differential or transfer shaft bearing failure and the transmission can be...
- 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
- 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...
- Rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- 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
- 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 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Ssm 48619
- 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...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Check Headlamp System fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after installation of a new...
- 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...
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion and MKZ vehicles may not have a valid 5 digit key code stored in the Ford key code...
- Low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated...
- 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...
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- 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
- 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...
- 2015-2018
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- 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...
- Runs rough condition with DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P0316
- 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...
- 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
- Inoperative mobile device navigation applications
- 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
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Certain 2015 Model Year Flex and Taurus, 2015-2016 Model Year C-MAX, and MKS, and 2016 Model Year Edge,...
- 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...
- 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 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...
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F35 transmission and built on 1-JAN-2014 and through...
- 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 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L may...
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- 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...
- 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
- 2013-2017
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- MIL On with Diagnostic Trouble Code P0137(O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2) in Powertrain...
- No reverse, 3rd and 5th gear and/or DTCs P0715, P0717, P0756 and/or P2701
- Some 2013-2016 fusion, mkz, and 2013-2015 c-max vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission and built on...
- 2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7L), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5L/3.7L), 2015-2016...
- Following concerns; the GPS not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon...
- 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
- Blank screen
- Touchscreen navigation system
- Wind or whistle noise froim exterior mirror(s) at highway speed
- 2.0L Ecoboost
- 49 cfr
- 49 cfr
- 2015-2016 mkz and 2015 mkc instrument cluster message center artist/title and track missing and ic needs...
- 2016 mkz,mkc and mkx: my lincoln mobile app not able to connect to vehicles equipped with DTC U2100 and/or...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
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