Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 MKT are official communications between Lincoln & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

STEERING

• TSB #SSM 46210

  Date Announced:

  NOV 17, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10095995

  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. Read More »

BRAKES (PWS)

• TSB #ASI-44564

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056207

  FORD/LINCOLN: DUE TO CORROSION BUILDUP BETWEEN BRAKE PAD AND ANCHOR BRACKET, VEHICLE EXPERIENCE A REAR BRAKE DRAG CONDITION AND NEED TO BE CHECKED FOR DEBRIS AND/OR CORROSION. MODEL 2011-2014 EXPLORER, FLEX, TAURUS, EDGE, MKX, MKT, MKS. Read More »

ENGINE (PWS)

• TSB #SSM 47948

  Date Announced:

  APR 26, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10159494

  SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 46295

  Date Announced:

  JAN 10, 2017

  NHTSA ID:

  #10095154

  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. Read More »

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-14-0113

  Date Announced:

  MAY 30, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056147

  FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES, WITH ALUMINUM VALVE COVER, WILL EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE CONDITION OF SMOKING ENGINE OIL AND/OR CONSUMPTION OF OIL, FROM TAIL PIPE, DURING NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE OPERATION. Read More »

• TSB #ASI-32276

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10053459

  FORD/LINCOLN: LONG BLOCK ENGINES SHIPPED WITH CAM SENSORS, CRANK SENSOR, CRANK SENSOR TONE WHEEL, COOLANT INLET TUBE, THE COMPONENTS MUST BE SWAPPED OVER ENGINE BEING REPLACED TO REPLACEMENT ENGINE BEFORE ENGINE IS INSTALLED. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #SSM 49210

  Date Announced:

  SEP 25, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10180428

  Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Read More »

• TSB #SSM 47797

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10156877

  Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 47230

  Date Announced:

  APR 11, 2018

  NHTSA ID:

  #10137131

  Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

• TSB #SSM 47662

  Date Announced:

  NOV 14, 2018

  NHTSA ID:

  #10152473

  For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-14-0105

  Date Announced:

  MAY 19, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056139

  FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH IDLE, IN GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE, MAY OCCUR AFTER HOT START. MODEL 2012-2014 FLEX, TAURUS, EXPLORER, MKT. *PE Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-13-12-21

  Date Announced:

  DEC 16, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10054740

  FORD/LINCOLN: DUE TO A LACK OF PERFORMANCE BY AIR CONDITIONER, WHILE STATIONARY OR OVERHEATING OR SLOWLY MOVING, DUAL ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY NOT BE WORKING AND POSSIBLY NEED TO REPROGRAM THE PCM. MODEL 2011-2012 TAURUS, FLEX, MKS, MKT. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

• TSB #15-0086

  Date Announced:

  MAY 27, 2015

  NHTSA ID:

  #10058076

  FORD 2010-2014 FLEX, TAURUS, 2013-2014 EXPLORER, LINCOLN 2012-2014 MKS, MKT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

• TSB #ASI-32211

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10053358

  FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS MAY HAVE ENGINE OIL ACCUMULATION, IN LEFT HAND VALVE COVER BAFFLE MIGRATING THROUGH FRESH AIR INTAKE OF POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

• TSB #SSM 46085

  Date Announced:

  SEP 21, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109070

  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. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-14-0113

  Date Announced:

  MAY 30, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056147

  FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES, WITH ALUMINUM VALVE COVER, WILL EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE CONDITION OF SMOKING ENGINE OIL AND/OR CONSUMPTION OF OIL, FROM TAIL PIPE, DURING NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE OPERATION. Read More »

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

• TSB #ASI-32288

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10053449

  FORD/LINCOLN: A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION MAY BE EXPERIENCE BY SOME VEHICLES. MODELS 2010-2014 FLEX, MKT. *PE Read More »

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

• TSB #ASI-44211

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10054966

  FORD/LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE IS A SITUATION REGARDING THE FUEL GAUGE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2879 OR P1243 AND WORKSHOP MANUAL HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE DTCS. MODEL 2011-2014 FLEX, MKT. Read More »

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #SSM 47976

  Date Announced:

  MAY 10, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10160931

  On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #ASI-45132

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 2015

  NHTSA ID:

  #10058460

  LINCOLN/FORD: AN OVERHAUL TRANSMISSION MOTORCRAFT KIT, AVAILABLE FOR SOME VEHICLES, CONTAINS AN INCORRECT VALVE BODE SEPARATOR PLATE AND WOULD NEED TO DISCARD 7Z490 PART AND USE BT4Z-7Z490 TO PREVENT HARSH DOWNSHIFTS. Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

• TSB #SSM 46900

  Date Announced:

  NOV 02, 2017

  NHTSA ID:

  #10127405

  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. Read More »

• TSB #SSM-45815

  Date Announced:

  MAY 11, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10078988

  AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0645 Read More »

• TSB #CSP-14N02

  Date Announced:

  AUG 26, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056711

  FORD/LINCOLN: THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE LOSS OF ABS SPEED SIGNAL RELATED COMMUNICATION THAT DISABLE OBDII SYSTEM MONITORS FOR PCM REPROGRAMMING. MODEL 2011-14 F-SUPER DUTY, ESCAPE, TAURUS, FUSION, MKT, MKZ. Read More »

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

• TSB #SSM 46412

  Date Announced:

  FEB 27, 2017

  NHTSA ID:

  #10095858

  SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #SSM 48123

  Date Announced:

  AUG 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10164497

  For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Read More »

• TSB #SSM 48070

  Date Announced:

  JUL 02, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10163573

  Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 47797

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10155565

  Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 47797

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10156877

  Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 46900

  Date Announced:

  NOV 02, 2017

  NHTSA ID:

  #10127405

  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. Read More »

• TSB #16-0066

  Date Announced:

  APR 20, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10183767

  Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

• TSB #CSP-14N02

  Date Announced:

  AUG 26, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056711

  FORD/LINCOLN: THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE LOSS OF ABS SPEED SIGNAL RELATED COMMUNICATION THAT DISABLE OBDII SYSTEM MONITORS FOR PCM REPROGRAMMING. MODEL 2011-14 F-SUPER DUTY, ESCAPE, TAURUS, FUSION, MKT, MKZ. Read More »

• TSB #CSP-13B16

  Date Announced:

  MAY 14, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056184

  LINCOLN/FORD: IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), THAT ALLOWS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS) SIGNAL FAULTS, A SOFTWARE ERROR HAS OCCUR AND DISABLED ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) MONITORS WITH NO ILLUMINATION ... Read More »

VISIBILITY

• TSB #SSM 48130

  Date Announced:

  AUG 09, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10164508

  Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Read More »

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

• TSB #SSM 48130

  Date Announced:

  AUG 09, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10164508

  Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Read More »

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

• TSB #44863

  Date Announced:

  JUL 01, 2015

  NHTSA ID:

  #10057834

  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 ... Read More »

SEAT BELTS

• TSB #SSM 46102

  Date Announced:

  SEP 30, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109079

  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. Read More »

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

• TSB #SSM 46102

  Date Announced:

  SEP 30, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10109079

  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. Read More »

STRUCTURE

• TSB #SSM 51536

  Date Announced:

  APR 04, 2023

  NHTSA ID:

  #10235153

  For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. Read More »

• TSB #TSB 20-2233

  Date Announced:

  JUL 13, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10177863

  This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint ... Read More »

• TSB #TSB 19-2026

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10155551

  Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »

• TSB #TSB 19-2026

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10156863

  Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »

• TSB #SSM 45950

  Date Announced:

  JUL 26, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10091441

  SOME 2009-2014 F-150 VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER ROCKER PANEL AND/OR CAB CORNERS NO LONGER NEED THE ENTIRE DOOR FRAME/OPENING PANEL (211A10/1) REPLACED. Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #SSM 46400

  Date Announced:

  FEB 22, 2017

  NHTSA ID:

  #10095849

  2011-2015 EXPLORER AND MKT VEHICLES REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT FRONT AXLE SHAFT NO LONGER REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF THE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING HEAT SHIELD(7F469). THE HEAT SHIELD CAN BE DISCARDED. Read More »

WHEELS:HUB

• TSB #TSB-13-5-14

  Date Announced:

  MAY 13, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10052787

  FORD/LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR SHIFTING BETWEEN DRIVE/REVERSE AND/OR REVERSE/DRIVE, A NOISE IS HEARD LIKE POP, TING, CLICK, COMING FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA. MODELS 2011-2013 TAURUS, EXPLORER, FLEX, MKS, MKT. Read More »

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

• TSB #ASI-44531

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10056170

  LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, THERE IS A POPPING, SQUEALING, BINDING OR GRINDING NOISE COME FROM POWER SEATS WHEN MOVING BACKWARDS OR FORWARD. MODEL 2009-2015 F-150, TAURUS, FLEX, MKT, MKS, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPLORER. Read More »

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #TSB 19-2026

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10156863

  Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »

• TSB #SSM 47749

  Date Announced:

  JAN 17, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10153969

  Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Read More »

• TSB #SSM 47230

  Date Announced:

  APR 11, 2018

  NHTSA ID:

  #10137131

  Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 47201

  Date Announced:

  MAR 30, 2018

  NHTSA ID:

  #10137113

  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 ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 46332

  Date Announced:

  JAN 24, 2017

  NHTSA ID:

  #10095184

  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 ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 45950

  Date Announced:

  JUL 26, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10091441

  SOME 2009-2014 F-150 VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER ROCKER PANEL AND/OR CAB CORNERS NO LONGER NEED THE ENTIRE DOOR FRAME/OPENING PANEL (211A10/1) REPLACED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB160066

  Date Announced:

  APR 20, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10205031

  Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #SSM 47080

  Date Announced:

  FEB 14, 2018

  NHTSA ID:

  #10136597

  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. Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

• TSB #TSB160066

  Date Announced:

  APR 20, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10205031

  Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen Read More »

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

• TSB #SSM 46412

  Date Announced:

  FEB 27, 2017

  NHTSA ID:

  #10095858

  SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. Read More »

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #SSM 48070

  Date Announced:

  JUL 02, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10163573

  Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 47797

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10155565

  Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM 47797

  Date Announced:

  FEB 07, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10156877

  Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower ... Read More »

• TSB #SSM-45815

  Date Announced:

  MAY 11, 2016

  NHTSA ID:

  #10078988

  AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0645 Read More »

• TSB #TSB-14-0019

  Date Announced:

  JAN 20, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10055003

  FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING (AC) PERFORMANCE, WITH DUAL ENGINE COOLING FANS, WHILE STATIONARY OR MOVING AT SLOW SPEEDS, AND/OR OVERHEAT. MODEL 2011-2012 TAURUS, MKS, EXPLORER, FLEX, MKT. Read More »