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2015 Lincoln MKC Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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05/21/18 NHTSA ID: 10137115
TSB ID: SSM 47204

Some 2015-2018 fusion/mkz/mkc/escape/edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0l ecoboost engine may exhibit a runs rough condition with dtcs p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 and/or p0316. this may be due to coolant intrusion due to corrosion on th
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109041
TSB ID: TSB 16-0123

Some 2015-2016 mkc vehicles equipped with a 2.3l gtdi engine may exhibit an illuminated mil with a lack of power and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0299. this may be due to the turbocharger wastegate actuator rod coming disconnected from th
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109070
TSB ID: SSM 46085

The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
05/24/17 NHTSA ID: 10100517
TSB ID: SSM 46495

Some 2015-2017 escape and mkc vehicles without a vehicle dynamic suspension system and built on 1-apr-2015 and through 1-oct-2016 may exhibit a rattle and/or clunking noise from the rear suspension while driving over bumps and/or making tur
03/20/17 NHTSA ID: 10095995
TSB ID: SSM 46210

Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. the workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. when diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
03/15/17 NHTSA ID: 10095154
TSB ID: SSM 46295

To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. the new white fl
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03/10/17 NHTSA ID: 10094643
TSB ID: SSM 46281

Some 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 2.3l may exhibit damage to the engine appearance cover, valve cover and/or intake manifold when attempting to remove the appearance cover. to redu
02/21/17 NHTSA ID: 10092373
TSB ID: TSB16-0110

Some 2015-2016 lincoln mkc vehicles equipped with a 2.3l gtdi engine and built on or before 2/23/2016 may exhibit a heavy continuous blue smoke with a burning oil smell after idling 10 minutes or longer.
02/09/17 NHTSA ID: 10091151
TSB ID: SSM 46132

Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
02/06/17 NHTSA ID: 10090681
TSB ID: SSM 46132

Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
02/06/17 NHTSA ID: 10090662
TSB ID: SSM 46118

When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting to ids. if the ig
06/22/16 NHTSA ID: 10075275
TSB ID: 16-0045

2.0l ecoboost - fuel odor issue some 2013-2016 escape, 2015-2016 mkc vehicles built on or before 12/15/2015, 2013-2016 fusion, mkz, 2013-2015 explorer, 2013-2014 focus st and edge vehicles equipped with 2.0l ecoboost engines may exh
01/20/16 NHTSA ID: 10059062
TSB ID: ASI-45212

Ford: some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming inoperative and on demand test failure. model 2014-15 fusion, 2011-15 mkx, 2013-15 super duty, explorer, taurus, mks, mkt, 2015 f-150, m
10/20/15 NHTSA ID: 10058601
TSB ID: ASI-45211

Lincoln/ford: once procedure for heated steering wheel module program completed, heated steering wheel fails to operate properly and passes network test but fails on demand self test. model 2011-15 fusion f-150, explorer, taurus, super du
08/17/15 NHTSA ID: 10058226
TSB ID: 45012

Ford fusion/mkz, 2015 mkc, 2015 mustang- bulletin regarding intermittently, the steering column controls fails with possible uo212 in multiple modules. *lj
06/23/15 NHTSA ID: 10057740
TSB ID: ASI-44643

Lincoln: a false diagnostic trouble code u0159 may occur during delivery of vehicle concerning the power steering control module (pscm) with an active park assist and will not impact function of active park assist or steering system model
06/23/15 NHTSA ID: 10057743
TSB ID: ASI-44737

Lincoln: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u0415 may appear in power steering control module (pscm) and return after a short time and can be disregarded unless specifically related to electronic power assist steering (epas) system. model 2015
02/19/15 NHTSA ID: 10056778
TSB ID: ASI-44687

Lincoln: when driving approximately 30-35 mph, during torque converter lock up, a hoot noise, from engine, is heard and is not a durability or functional concern. model 2015 mkc.
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02/19/15 NHTSA ID: 10056776
TSB ID: ASI-44677

Ford/lincoln: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p025a (fuel pump module a control circuit/open) has concern of crank no start or stall due to unpowered fuel pump control module in transport mode. model 2015 mkc, mkz, fusion.
03/17/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10095624
TSB ID: SSM 46355

Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and through 31-dec-2015 may exhibit harsh reverse engagement and harsh/delayed 3rd and 5th gear up/down shifts with no dtcs present. this may be due to a me
02/10/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10091272
TSB ID: SSM 45926

2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7l), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5l/3.7l), 2015-2016 mkc, and 2016 mkx vehicles (excluding 3.7l) equipped with all wheel drive (awd) may exhibit a leaking passenger side power transfer unit
07/28/15 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10058063
TSB ID: ASI-44702

Lincoln: during light throttle tip, while at 30 to 35 mph, there is a bump or harsh shift or hoot noise, at time of torque converter clutch being applied and is not durability or functional concern. model 2015 mkc.
02/24/15 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10056827
TSB ID: ASI-44688

Lincoln: torque converter will cause a harsh shift or a bump is felt after shifting. model 2015 mkc.
09/23/16 Brakes and Traction Control NHTSA ID: 10081007
TSB ID: SSM-45859

2015-2016 mkc - active park assist ? inoperative steering column controls with stability/traction control lamp illuminated with dtc u0131
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05/21/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10137096
TSB ID: SSM 47160

Some 2015-2017 mkc/mkz, 2016-2017 mkx and 2017 continental vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (tcu) built on or before 15-aug-2017 may exhibit inoperative remote features via lincoln way mobile app, incomplete user authorizati
05/14/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136597
TSB ID: SSM 47080

2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. as of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. no re
05/14/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136592
TSB ID: SSM 47070

When connecting the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) or ford diagnosis and repair system (fdrs) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition
01/29/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10127405
TSB ID: SSM 46900

Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and a dtc p161a after pcm replacement. this may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. to clear this dtc, use
10/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10119663
TSB ID: SSM 46792

Some 2015-2018 mkc vehicles equipped with a ac power outlet socket may exhibit a condition with the assembly door becoming disconnected, jammed or locked closed. if the door is disconnected, re-install the end cap and door. refer to updated
08/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10115962
TSB ID: SSM 46724

Some 2015-2016 mkc vehicles equipped with active park assist may exhibit turn signals, steering wheel radio controls and low speed wipers being inoperative. the stability/traction control indicator lamp may also be illuminated with diagnost
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08/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10115961
TSB ID: SSM 46723

Some 2015-2016 mkc vehicles without active park assist and built on or before 2/15/16 may exhibit steering column controls such as turn signals, radio controls, and low speed wipers being intermittently inoperative due to lack of communicat
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109082
TSB ID: SSM 46105

Some 2015-2016 mkc, 2016 mkx, and 2016-2017 mkz vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (tcu) built on or before 9-aug-2016 may exhibit loss of functionality of remote features via the mylincoln mobile application. to correct the c
03/20/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10095781
TSB ID: SSM 46371

Some 2012-2017 focus electric/2013-2017 cmax energi/fusion energi/2015-2017 mkc/mkz/2016-2017 mkx and 2017 continental vehicles operating with a 3g tcu on or before 16-jan-2017 may not respond to customers remote commands via mylincoln/myfo
02/22/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092562
TSB ID: SSM 46022

When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting to ids. if the ig
02/06/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10090671
TSB ID: SSM 46129

Some 2013-2016 fusion/escape/mkt/flex/mks/taurus, 2015-2016 mkz/mkc/edge and 2016 mkx vehicles may exhibit various radio concerns including: speaker static with key-off, no audio after vehicle is first started with diagnostic trouble code (
09/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10081006
TSB ID: SSM-45858

2015-2016 mkc - without active park assist ? intermittently inoperative steering column controls ? built on or before 2/15/2016
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08/29/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078985
TSB ID: SSM-45810

A/c compressor lockup - vehicles in storage or used infrequently
08/29/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078988
TSB ID: SSM-45815

Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0645
08/29/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078990
TSB ID: SSM-45821

Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
06/22/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10075265
TSB ID: 16-0035

Blind spot information system (blis) - extended warning after object leaves detection area - built on or before 4/6/2015 issue some 2015 mkc vehicles built on or before 4/6/2015 may exhibit a concern with the blis warning indicator remain
06/22/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10074785
TSB ID: ASI-45183

Summary to be provided on a future date.
11/03/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058707
TSB ID: TSB15-0136

Ford 2015 edge and lincoln 20115 mkc due to interference with cellular phone tower signals vehicles with sirius radio may show concern where the audio cuts out and radio displays no signal message
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10/26/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058661
TSB ID: SB-45309

2015-2016 mkz and 2015 mkc instrument cluster message center artist/title and track missing and ic needs reprogram with latest software calibration
09/22/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058461
TSB ID: ASI-45125

Lincoln: some vehicles experience noise from audio system when liftgate or door is open and vehicles is inactive, with key on or off, for 30 minutes. model 2015 mkc.
09/22/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058434
TSB ID: ASI-45090

Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, after module programming procedure or other routine service has been performed, the malfunction indicator lamp would illuminate due to various resets of modules. model 2013-16 fusion, mkz, 2013-15 c-max, 20
08/13/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058190
TSB ID: 45007

Ford 2015 expedition, navigator, f-150 w/myford touch or my lincoln touch: information bulletin involving climate controlled seat buttons. *lj
07/28/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058074
TSB ID: 15-0084

Ford edge 2015: lincoln 2015 mkc: bulletin information involving vehicles equipped with sirius satellite radio may exhibit an intermittent concern in which the audio cuts out and the radio displays "no signal' message while driving. *lj
07/01/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057834
TSB ID: 44863

Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroo
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07/01/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057833
TSB ID: 44861

Ford: some 2015 lincoln mkc may experience the battery going dead because of the welcome light remaining on or cycling on and off when the keyfob is left within detection range of the vehicle. *ta
06/30/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057817
TSB ID: 44853

Ford: all 2013-2015 ford fusions/mkz, 2015 mustang and mkc vehicles with reverse park aid camera active gridlines may be inoperative after battery disconnect or component service. *ta
06/23/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057744
TSB ID: ASI-44743

Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, volume will go to maximum or minimum level when plus or minus button is pushed on steering wheel. model 2015 mustang, mkc.
06/23/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057742
TSB ID: ASI-44742

Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, the instrument panel cluster (ipc) needs replacing due to programmable module installation (pmi) not able to perform. model 2013-14 fusion, mkz, 2015 mkc.
06/23/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057734
TSB ID: ASI-44644

Lincoln: some vehicles are experiencing low aiming headlamp and procedure adjustments is required. model 2015 mkc.
09/17/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10056155
TSB ID: ASI-44569

Ford: due to an unpowered fuel pump control module, the remote start feature will exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p025a, with crank no start or stall, while in transport mode. model 2015 mkc.
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08/25/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10115953
TSB ID: SSM 46703

Some 2013-2017 edge/mkx/escape/mkc/fusion/mkz/flex/mkt/mondeo/kuga/ecosport awd vehicles where diagnosis leads to a rdu clutch issue, a rear drive unit (rdu) service kit is available. use the vehicle identification number (vin) in the parts
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109079
TSB ID: SSM 46102

Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109081
TSB ID: SSM 46104

2015-2017 lincoln mkc is equipped with satin chrome front grille and roof moldings. if they require cleaning due to stains, water spotting, or discoloring do not use motorcraft custom bright metal cleaner which is used for bright chrome com
03/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10095184
TSB ID: SSM 46332

Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
03/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10094770
TSB ID: 15N04-S2

Certain 2015 model year mkc and mkz vehicles equipped with the reserve equipment group, and certain 2012-2016 focus electric, c-max energi, and fusion energi vehicles - embedded modem replacement.
02/21/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10092403
TSB ID: SSM 45972

Some 2015-2016 mkc vehicles equipped with memory mirrors built on or before 12/7/2015 may experience a ratcheting/clicking noise from the exterior mirror(s)glass when one or more of the following actions occur: vehicle unlocked, vehicle fir
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02/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091447
TSB ID: SSM 45951

Some 2015-2017 mkc vehicles equipped with a dsp module may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b1a10, b1a11, b1045 and/or b13fd with no observable audio malfunction after performing a dsp module on-demand self test. if any of these dtcs
02/09/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091124
TSB ID: SSM 46155

Some 2015-2017 mkc, 2016 mkx, and 2016-2017 mkz vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (tcu) built on or before 19-oct-2016 may exhibit loss of functionality of remote features via the mylincoln mobile application. to correct the
02/08/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091003
TSB ID: SSM 46153

Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. recent customer clinics revealed that most every vehicle in the clinics had the tire pressures set incorr
08/31/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10079006
TSB ID: SSM-45838

Inoperative hands-free liftgate after addition of trailer hitch
08/29/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10078993
TSB ID: SSM-45837

Squeaking/creaking noise left rear - body flex or twist conditions: low speed turns, over bumps and turns into driveways with inclines
08/29/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10078979
TSB ID: SSM-45797

Drive minimum 15 miles before diagnosing tire vibrations
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06/22/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10074790
TSB ID: ASI-45174

Summary to be provided on a future date.
11/03/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058706
TSB ID: TSB15-0135

Lincoln: 2015 mkc from exterior mirrors, wind or whistling noise may be experience, while at highway speeds
10/27/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058665
TSB ID: SB-45317

2016 mkz,mkc and mkx: my lincoln mobile app not able to connect to vehicles equipped with dtc u2100 and/or u2101 on vehicles with telematics control unit
10/26/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058656
TSB ID: SB-45302

Ford: unresponsive touch screen on some vehicles or with no input by user, act as if being touched
10/22/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058628
TSB ID: ASI-45254

Ford/lincoln: some vehicles will experience a non responsive or no user input (touch) on the touch screen. model 2016 escape, mkc.
10/20/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058612
TSB ID: ASI-45225

Lincoln/ford: some vehicles will experience tire vibration and possible flat spotting. vehicle needs to be checked and driven, by workshop tech, approximately 15 miles for diagnosis of vibrations and flat spotting. model 2013-16 escape,
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10/20/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058598
TSB ID: ASI-45207

Ford/lincoln: some vehicles are experiencing malfunction of sync 3 accessory interface protocol module (apim) diagnostic code u3000 or b108e. model 2016 escape. mkc.
08/03/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058113
TSB ID: TSB-14-0178

Lincoln: a feature located on some vehicles, approach detection/welcome lighting, fails to work and has no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) and will be inoperative until body control module (bcm) is reset. model 2015 mkc.
07/07/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10057871
TSB ID: ASI-44725

Ford/lincoln: vehicle is exhibiting vibrations while driving and cause is being attributed to tires and procedure is drive approximate 15 miles to eliminate any flat condition and misdiagnosis. model 2013-15 escape, 2015 mkc. *
02/03/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10056700
TSB ID: TSB-14-0152

Lincoln: no diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) present during self test for failure of approach detection/welcome lighting feature and will remain inoperative until resetting of body control module. model 2015 mkc.

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Lincoln MKC TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.