Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 MKZ Hybrid 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.

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 51261

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228876

      Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51181

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226752

      Some 2013-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly (RDU) or active torque coupling (ATC) ... Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #SSM 51120

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10222788

      Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING

    • TSB #SSM 50064

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201034

      Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #TSB 22-2162

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211709

      Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2347

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202708

      Some 2015-2020 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the mounting area. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 52335

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251952

      For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49821

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194428

      Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Read More »

    • 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 48598

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171962

      2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0340 and/or P0344. This may occur due to excessive moisture build up in the engine oil. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 19-2207

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10162068

      Some 2013-2017 C-Max/Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1450, P0456, P0457, P04EE and/or P04EF. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #SSM 47765

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153975

      Some 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Fusion Energi, and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04B5. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #SSM 52314

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251934

      During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2396

      Date Announced:
      OCT 25, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225458

      Some 2013-2020 Fusion, MKZ and 2013-2018 C-Max vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2381

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225447

      Some 2015-2018 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the mounting area. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50861

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214492

      Some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F50/6F55 transmission and built on 2-Nov-2015 and through 1-Feb-2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0715,P0717,P0756 and/or P2701. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50744

      Date Announced:
      MAY 04, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211728

      Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Corsair, 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with HF35/HF45 hybrid transmissions can now be disassembled to repair and clean any contamination that may have been the ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2347

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202708

      Some 2015-2020 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the mounting area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2219

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177123

      Some 2013-2016 Fusion/MKZ/C-MAX vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission and built on or before 15-Aug-2015 may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 19-2207

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10162068

      Some 2013-2017 C-Max/Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1450, P0456, P0457, P04EE and/or P04EF. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SSM 49821

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194428

      Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Read More »

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

    • TSB #SSM-45800

      Date Announced:
      MAY 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10078980

      REMOVE WATER OR MOISTURE BEFORE REMOVING THE SOBDMC FUSE COVER Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #21B09 S2

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235323

      Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50804

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212957

      Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2162

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211709

      Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50067

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201050

      Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48908

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177042

      Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48858

      Date Announced:
      MAY 29, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176123

      Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile applications. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #TSB 20-2386

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183418

      Some 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles may need the exterior rear view mirror replaced. The replacement exterior mirror will have different wiring than the originally equipped mirror. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 22-2230

      Date Announced:
      JUN 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214758

      Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #TSB 21-2004

      Date Announced:
      JAN 08, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186409

      Some 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles may need the exterior rear view mirror replaced. The replacement exterior mirror will have different wiring than the originally equipped mirror. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2386

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183418

      Some 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles may need the exterior rear view mirror replaced. The replacement exterior mirror will have different wiring than the originally equipped mirror. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #TSB 20-2372

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181933

      This article supersedes 17-2225 to update the vehicle model years affected and Service Procedure. Some 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles may exhibit unintended exterior mirror movement in wet weather conditions. 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 »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #TSB 20-2171

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175895

      Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles ... Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #TSB 22-2104

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209209

      This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2236

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10199536

      Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty, 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2021 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2171

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175895

      Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles ... Read More »

    COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

    • TSB #21B09-S1

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10216851

      Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines - 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit. The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and a complete shutdown of the 3G network took place in ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50257

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203848

      Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance. This may be due to the 3G cellular service functionality being decommissioned starting August 2021 and through March 2022. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TSB 22-2104

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209209

      This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2347

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202708

      Some 2015-2020 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the mounting area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2372

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181933

      This article supersedes 17-2225 to update the vehicle model years affected and Service Procedure. Some 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles may exhibit unintended exterior mirror movement in wet weather conditions. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2219

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177123

      Some 2013-2016 Fusion/MKZ/C-MAX vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission and built on or before 15-Aug-2015 may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48908

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177042

      Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM-45800

      Date Announced:
      MAY 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10078980

      REMOVE WATER OR MOISTURE BEFORE REMOVING THE SOBDMC FUSE COVER Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #21B09

      Date Announced:
      NOV 03, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204043

      Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and will be fully decommissioned in February 2022. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    • TSB #TSB 22-2309

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10218617

      Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with 8 inch or larger ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #TSB 22-2104

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209209

      This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #TSB 21-2347

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202708

      Some 2015-2020 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the mounting area. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48598

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171962

      2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0340 and/or P0344. This may occur due to excessive moisture build up in the engine oil. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TSB 21-2347

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202708

      Some 2015-2020 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the mounting area. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TSB 22-2230

      Date Announced:
      JUN 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214758

      Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50257

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203848

      Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance. This may be due to the 3G cellular service functionality being decommissioned starting August 2021 and through March 2022. Read More »