2018 Lincoln MKZ technical service bulletins
137 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 Lincoln MKZ.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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
- 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,...
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- 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 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the...
- Low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated...
- 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...
- 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...
- Some 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ and 2017-2019 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may...
- 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...
- 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 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
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their...
- Ssm 48619
- Ssm 48558 - 2017-2020
- 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...
- Persistent message in the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app advising, Your vehicles software is being updated
- 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...
- 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...
- Low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P013A stored in the...
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Auto start/stop, no auto restart concern with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P164C. A revised crankshaft...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- Ssm 47922
- 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...
- 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
- 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...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04B5. This may be due to inadvertent actuation of the...
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Fuel filler door unable to be opened or closed with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL)...
- 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,...
- Certain 2018 Model Year Explorer And Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Key Off Load Battery Drain...
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- Illuminated MIL with DTC P013A in the Powertrain Control Module(PCM). This may be due to an exhaust system...
- 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...
- Oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal
- Inoperative speed compensated volume feature
- 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...
- Runs rough condition with DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P0316
- Brake moan noise from the rear when backing up on the first application in the morning
- 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
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi, 2013-2018 C-MAX/Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid may exhibit...
- Concern where USB Audio playback and App Link applications will not function properly
- Fuel door opening delay longer than 15 sec or unable to open condition without refueling system or fuel...
- Steering wheel that does not travel to the full up position when the easy entry/exit feature is enabled
- 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
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Unintended exterior mirror movement in wet weather conditions due to moisture in the exterior mirror connector
- Illuminated airbag lamp and/or SYNC 911 assist not operational message being displayed
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Illuminated MIL with DTC P04DB (crankcase ventilation system disconnected) in the powertrain control...
- Some 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/MKC/MKX/Continental with all audio systems and 2017-2018 Escape with Sony audio...
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