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2012 Lincoln Navigator Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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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
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
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
10/26/15 NHTSA ID: 10058662
TSB ID: SB-45310

2012-2015 f150, expedition and navigator: all require integrated wheel end (iwe) replacement. service kit has all parts required for replacement
08/17/15 NHTSA ID: 10058234
TSB ID: 15-0112

Ford 2012-2014 expedition, navigator: bulletin information involving the coolant expansion tank cap leaking coolant. *lj
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11/04/14 NHTSA ID: 10056338
TSB ID: TSB-14-0084

Ford/lincoln: some trucks are experiencing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p2270 or p2272, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on. model 2010-2011 ranger, 2010-2012 e series, expedition, f-150, f-super duty, navigator.
09/17/14 NHTSA ID: 10056148
TSB ID: TSB-14-0114

Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator.
04/04/14 NHTSA ID: 10055060
TSB ID: ASI-44387

Ford: due to malfunction indicator light (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0128, on some trucks, may lead to thermostat replacement, if diagnostic is normal, using new rubber coated thermostat part 7l3z-8575-d. model 2012-2014 exp
05/17/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10099463
TSB ID: SSM 46451

2009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure. refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 307-01 for main control valve body (7a100) overhaul procedures.
09/15/14 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10056138
TSB ID: TSB-14-0104

Ford/lincoln: when driving 110kmh (70mph), highway speed, at tip out drive conditions, some vehicles experience a clunking, in driveline and need to reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm) to latest calibration. model 2012-2014 expe
08/01/14 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10055875
TSB ID: TSB-14-0076

Lincoln/ford: after vehicle/truck has been parked several hours, there is a delayed engagement of park to forward or reverse transmission on initial start up. model 2011-2014 expedition, mustang, f-150, navigator.
10/25/13 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10053425
TSB ID: ASI-32252

Lincoln/ford: on certain vehicles and trucks, the multifunction indicator lamp (mil), will illuminate with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1636 (inductive signature chip communication error) present in pcm or tcm. models 2011-2013 f-150 e
10/25/13 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10053419
TSB ID: TSB-13-6-8

Lincoln/ford: transmission engagement in 5th gear when starting and wrench indicator and/or seat belt minder may illuminate with speedometer reading zero and odometer displaying dashes, while driving, in some vehicles. models 2012-2013 na
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
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
08/29/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078988
TSB ID: SSM-45815

Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0645
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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09/11/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10052769
TSB ID: TSB-13-5-7

Lincoln/ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated in some vehicles, due to diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0135, p0155, and possible p0030, p0050, p0053, p0059, p0141, p0161. model 2012 expedition, navigator.
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
03/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10095102
TSB ID: TSB 17-0001

Some 2011-2016 expedition and navigator vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the roof opening panel shield while driving over bumps. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
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
02/09/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091155
TSB ID: 16N02

Certain 2011-2012 model year f-150 and 2012 model year expedition, navigator and mustang vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission - molded leadframe extended coverage
10/30/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10053471
TSB ID: TSB-13-6-17

Ford:lincoln: on some vehicles, there are various related concerns about the sync features, such as sync features inoperative, lack of or slow response to phone and voice button operation. models 2012-2013 focus, e-series, edge, expeditio
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10/28/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10053447
TSB ID: ASI-32270

Ford: there is a noise coming from the front hub integrated wheel end (iwe) areas and when shifted into 4x4 mode, the noise will cease. models 2008-2013 f-150, expedition, navigator, mark lt.
10/25/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10053422
TSB ID: ASI-32251

Ford/lincoln: on certain vehicles, the intelligent access or push button start may have an intermittent ikt, similar symptoms as discharged ikt battery. models 2012-2013 f-150, f super duty, expedition, navigator, flex, edge, explorer, ta

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Lincoln Navigator 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.