2021 Lincoln Nautilus technical service bulletins
134 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2171
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2297
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing...
- Various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a...
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2194
- Quality improvements include
- Blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2627
- Inoperative phone as a key and no communication with the remote function actuator (RFA) module
- This article updates TSB 25-2154
- Certain 2021
- 25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model...
- Various phone-as-a-key concerns with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15,...
- Quality Improvements Include
- 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...
- Some 2021-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine, 2021-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped...
- Headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel
- New vehicle demonstration / delivery hold
- Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit...
- Unsuccessful telematics control unit module (TCU) software update or software activation during a...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2386 to update the Service Procedure and Part List
- Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco...
- Some 2021-2025 Ford/ Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may not be able to perform an update to the...
- Certain 2021
- 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: ...
- Repeat block heater failure.
- Erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition
- Quality improvements include: -Enhanced center screen stability"
- Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement...
- Quality improvements include: -Improved error logging and fault recovery for the Battery Health, Wheel...
- Quality improvements include: -Telematics Control Unit mantains its country code after updates -Ensures...
- One or more of the following symptoms after all currently available accessory protocol interface module...
- Quality improvements include: -ECG minor improvments, not customer facing
- 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...
- Unable To Update APIM, TCU Or GWM With FDRS And USB Drive
- One or more of the following symptoms after all currently available accessory protocol interface module...
- Quality Improvements include: Allow vehicle entry during OTA update
- 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,...
- This TSB supersedes TSB 23-2049 to update the parts list
- Various 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit a...
- Noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting engine
- Navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial (feet and miles) units and not...
- Noise/vibration/chatter/shudder/grind/bind from the rear of the vehicle during low speed turning events
- Chatter/shudder during low speed turning events
- Rubber seal between the spoiler support and the liftgate coming loose
- Software Update 4 P4 for 2021- 2023 Nautilus vehicles is now available
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- Chatter/shudder during low speed turning events
- Navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to...
- Software Update 4 P3 for 2021- 2022 Nautilus vehicles is now available
- 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...
- Error message during the gateway module (GWM) software update application which states Procedure...
- Repeat block heater failure
- Software Update 3 P1 for 2021- 2022 Model Year Nautilus vehicles is now available
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2150 and SSM 50970 to update the Service Procedure
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2062 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure
- Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Illuminated AWD warning indicator or fault message with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0095:71/:19 stored...
- Software Update 3 for 2022 Model Year Nautilus vehicles is now available
- Ratcheting noise from the side door mirror glass when the memory settings are set at the end of the limit...
- 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...
- Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles Electronic Control Module Recovery:...
- Phone-as-a-Key concerns and have diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B15 :31,...
- 2021-2022 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an erroneous diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 1-3 Respin for 2021 Model Year Nautilus vehicles is now available
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls
- Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles
- USB Error 0 being displayed in the infotainment screen during Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on...
- Loss of Bluetooth pairing after a key cycle after accessory protocol interface module (APIM) replacement...
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2117 to update the Issue, Action, Service Procedure
- 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
- Return to park when shifting to drive or reverse with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and...
- At least one of the following symptoms: Android Auto connection concerns, Apple CarPlay connection...
- Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 2 for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available
- 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)...
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer,...
- Some 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Bronco/Edge/Nautilus customers may experience an inoperative...
- Some 2021 Bronco, Edge/Nautilus customers may be unable to authorize the FordPass/LincolnWay app and the...
- Shudder/buck/jerk while driving up to 35 mph (57 km/h). This may be due to the software in the powertrain...
- Some 2021 Bronco, Edge and Nautilus customers may be unable to authorize the FordPass/LincolnWay app and...
- Parking lamps stay on and/or the trailer lights flicker with vehicle turned off when a trailer is...
- Lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)...
- Multiple warning indicators in the IPC, power liftgate inoperative, power windows inoperative, and/or...
- Certain 2021 and 2022 Model Year Bronco Sport, Maverick, Escape, Corsair, Edge, and Nautilus equipped with...
- Phone-as-a-Key concerns and have diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B15 :31,...
- Software Update 1 (SU1) for 2021 Model Year Nautilus vehicles is now available
- 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...
- 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...
- Customer symptom of the SYNC voice commands being activated without pushing the steering wheel switch
- Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E, Edge and Nautilus customers may be unable to authorize the FordPass/LincolnWay...
- Condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup...
- Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the...
- Some 2020-2021 Corsair/Aviator/Navigator and 2021 Nautilus/Mach-E customers may be unable to activate...
- 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...
- VIN mismatch condition in both side obstacle detection control modules (SODL/SODR) during Ford Diagnosis...
- Trailer Disconnected message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to the As-Built...
- Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E/F-150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles may require a reboot of the SYNC 4 system
- Chatter/shudder during low speed turning events due to fluid contamination
- Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2021 Nautilus, 2015-2021 Edge, 2017-2019 Fusion, 2017-2020 MKZ...
- Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E/F-150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles may require a reboot of the SYNC 4 system
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