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Some 2017 mkz vehicles built on or before 20-SEP-2016 may exhibit an inaccurate fuel gauge reading,...

Lincoln technical service bulletin SSM 46147 for 2017 Lincoln MKZ.

Bulletin number: SSM 46147
Component: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Summary: Some 2017 mkz vehicles built on or before 20-sep-2016 may exhibit an inaccurate fuel gauge reading, erratic fuel gauge reading, inaccurate distance to empty, and/or a fuel gauge that drops fast after a refueling event, with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) stored in powertrain control module (PCM). Reprogram the instrument panel cluster (ipc) using only the as-built data method. Clear all dtcs after programming. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programing to obtain the latest updates. Use causal part 10849 and applicable labor operations from section 10 of the service labor time standards (slts)manual. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints in the electrical category.

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