2015 Lincoln MKZ Technical Service Bulletins

139 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10091124Oct 26, 2016Equipment. 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 condition, program the tcu to the latest calibration using ids version 102.03 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain…
• 10091003Oct 26, 2016Tires. 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 incorrectly. Tire pressures from the factory are not set to the correct specification. Maintaining the correct tire pressure is key to the ride characteristics of the vehicle and…
• 10091151Oct 17, 2016Brakes. 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 park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps…
• 10090681Oct 17, 2016Brakes. 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 park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps…
• 10090671Oct 14, 2016Electrical system. 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 (dtc) u0184, no volume control, or a stuck cd with no slot blockage. Prior to starting normal diagnosis for any of these conditions, verify the acm is at the latest calibration…
• 10090662Oct 10, 2016Steering. 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 ignition is on or the engine is running during the hook up, it can result in various warning lights being illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), no start or no crank…
• 10109082Sep 30, 2016Equipment. 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 condition, program the TCU to the latest calibration using IDS version 102.03 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the…
• 10109079Sep 30, 2016Seat belts. 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 seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. The Workshop Manual, Section 501-20A General Procedures has been updated with a locked seatbelt retractor releasing procedure.
• 10109076Sep 29, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2017 Fusion, MKZ and C-Max Hybrid and Energi vehicles equipped with HF35 eCVT transaxles may have literature published that lists either a 2.56 or 2.57 axle ratio. For service and parts ordering purposes, both are the same. The difference in the displayed ratio originates from rounding differences between systems which results in the discrepancy.
• 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. 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 when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
• 10109063Sep 16, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F50/6F55 transmission Built On 11/2/2015 And Through 2/1/2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear and/or DTCs P0715, P0717, P0756 and/or P2701. This may be caused by the direct clutch snap ring out of position and/or damage to the direct clutch hub. The cause of the failure is the Tone Wheel surface putting uneven load on the snap ring.
• 10092562Aug 22, 2016Electrical system, Steering. 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 ignition is on or the engine is running during the hook up, it can result in various warning lights being illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), no start or no crank…
• 10092366Aug 12, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2013-2016 fusion, mkz, and 2013-2015 c-max vehicles equipped with an hf35 transmission and built on or before 8/15/2015 may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. The noise may be present in all gear ranges including neutral when the vehicle is moving, but will not be present when the vehicle is stationary or in park. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the…
• 10091272Jul 13, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 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 (ptu) halfshaft/linkshaft seal. This may be due to a worn ptu bushing. The ptu bushing can now be repaired without ptu replacement.
• 10081009Jun 2, 2016Steering, Electrical system. Steering column controls inoperative with possible u0212 - built on or before 3/20/2015
• 10078990May 13, 2016Electrical system. Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
• 10078988May 11, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0645
• 10205031Apr 20, 2016Equipment. Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
• 10183767Apr 20, 2016Electrical system. Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (FDIM) or an improper software configuration of the FDIM.
• 10205010Mar 17, 2016Engine, Fuel system. 2.0L Ecoboost - Fuel odor
• 10204987Feb 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags, Equipment, Body and structure, Fuel…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
• 10204986Feb 5, 2016Fuel system, Body and structure, Electrical system, Transmission and…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
• 10058661Oct 26, 2015Electrical system. 2015-2016 mkz and 2015 mkc instrument cluster message center artist/title and track missing and ic needs reprogram with latest software calibration
• 10058251Jul 16, 2015Steering. Tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Ford fusion 2013-2015 and mkz, 2015 edge vehicles: safety recall supplement for 15s14 dated july 10,2015. Recall involving steering gear motor bolt corrosion. *lj updated 10/27/15.
• 10059062Jul 1, 2015Steering. 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, mkz, mkc, 2011-15 mkx.
• 10058601Jul 1, 2015Steering. 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 duty, mkz, mkc, mks, mkt, mkx.
• 10057834Jul 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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 sunroof are open.
• 10074788Jun 1, 2015Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074778Jun 1, 2015Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074777Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10058445May 1, 2015Electrical system. Lincoln: on some vehicles, a recalibration of rear gate trunk module (rgtm) would correct the intermittent inoperative power decklid, bounce back condition or battery draw. Model 2013-16 mkz.
• 10058437May 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Lincoln/ford: some vehicles, parked overnight, will experience interior condensation on windshield or windows and not able to select menu climate control items or instrument cluster will be grayed out and need to be reprogram, with latest calibration, the fcim. Model 2013-15 fusion, mkz.
• 10058434May 1, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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, 2015 f-150, mkc.
• 10058226Mar 1, 2015Steering. Ford fusion/mkz, 2015 mkc, 2015 mustang- bulletin regarding intermittently, the steering column controls fails with possible uo212 in multiple modules.
• 10058208Mar 1, 2015Brakes. Ford 2014 fusion, 2014-2015 mkz : service bulletin information regarding vehicles active park assist finishes too early built on 01/17/2015.
• 10057817Jan 9, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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.
• 10057863Sep 1, 2014Steering. Ford/lincoln: power steering control module (pscm) is exhibiting u0415 diagnostic trouble code (dtc), but clears and short time later, returns. Model 2013-15 fusion, mkz.
• 10056698Aug 18, 2014Equipment. Lincoln: though satellite radio works normally, the sirius satellite radio will display no signal message in radio display and a service procedure has been provided to correct issue. Model 2015 mkc.
• 10056776Aug 1, 2014Fuel system. 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.

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