2021 Lincoln Nautilus Technical Service Bulletins

133 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus. 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.

• 10245357Nov 14, 2023Equipment. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial (feet and miles) units and not being able to change to metric (meters and kilometers) units. This may be due to the software level of the SYNC module (APIM). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the APIM to the latest software level via a…
• 10245258Nov 9, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. This may be due to fluid contamination in the rear drive unit (RDU). Drain and refill the RDU, refer to Workshop Manual Section (WSM) 205-02. Drive for 5 miles (8 km) in stop and go conditions with right and left turns and re-evaluate. If the issue is still…
• 10243471Sep 28, 2023Equipment. Some 2019-2022 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit the rubber seal between the spoiler support and the liftgate coming loose. This may be due to poor adhesion between the spoiler and the rubber seal. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace spoiler support rubber seal.
• 10241982Aug 10, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). "Software Update 4 P4 for 2021- 2023 Nautilus vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Increase number of times the Backup startup password set-up pop-up is displayed after creating a Phone as a Key. - Improved Telematics Control Unit functionality. "
• 10241627Aug 2, 2023Electrical system. In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the vehicle may be equipped with a fleet telematics module. Replacement of the TCU or TCU related repairs will not prevent…
• 10240577Aug 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown, Equipment. Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport, 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. This may be due to fluid contamination in the rear drive unit (RDU). Drain and refill the RDU, refer to Workshop Manual Section (WSM) 205-02. Drive for 5 miles (8 km) in stop and go conditions with right and left…
• 10238461Jul 3, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to change to metric. This may be due to the software level of the SYNC module (APIM). This issue does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time.
• 10238726Jun 6, 2023Electrical system. Software Update 4 P3 for 2021- 2022 Nautilus vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Key fob access to vehicle during update. - Pre-conditioning pop up alerts.
• 10236688May 26, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an upper engine thump/knock noise coming from the left cylinder head. This condition is most noticeable at idle and may lessen at higher engine speed or while driving. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and will not get worse over time.
• 10235153Apr 4, 2023Body and structure. 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. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist.
• 10233584Mar 29, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last for 2-5 seconds. This may be due to stuck internal components of the variable cam timing (VCT) unit. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the VCT…
• 10233656Mar 2, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience an error message during the gateway module (GWM) software update application which states Procedure Unsuccessful- GetConfigDataFromGIVIS. This may be the result of a server related concern. To correct the condition, download and run the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) application GWM-Read the Gateway Module A (GWM) Configuration…
• 10232482Feb 24, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit a repeat block heater failure. This may be caused by air in the engine cooling system. The WSM replacement procedure has been updated to include the Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding procedure found in Section 303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) MI4, General Procedures as the final step.
• 10231324Jan 15, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 3 P1 for 2021- 2022 Model Year Nautilus vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Change to low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly without opening the vehicle doors.
• 10226935Nov 1, 2022Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Forward collision avoidance. This article supersedes TSB 22-2062 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2021-2022 Edge/Nautilus vehicles may experience one or more of the following symptoms: Inoperative Front Camera if the camera system button is pressed once the vehicle is below the speed threshold of 6 mph (10 km/h) (Edge Only), Android Auto connection concerns, Apple CarPlay connection concerns, center display screen…
• 10226775Nov 1, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This article supersedes TSB 22-2150 and SSM 50970 to update the Service Procedure. For some 2021 Mustang Mach-E, F-150, Edge, Nautilus and Bronco vehicles technicians may experience the inability to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM), telematics control unit (TCU) or gateway module (GWM) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive.
• 10225444Oct 24, 2022Engine cooling. Some 2019-2022 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last for 2-5 seconds. This may be due to stuck internal components of the variable cam timing (VCT) unit. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the VCT…
• 10222788Oct 6, 2022Brakes. 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. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting…
• 10222786Oct 4, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2022 Bronco Sport 1.5L, 2019-2022 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an illuminated AWD warning indicator or fault message with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0095:71/:19 stored in the all wheel drive (AWD) module. Some 2021-2022 Bronco Sport 2.0L may exhibit an illuminated AWD warning indicator or fault message with DTC C05D9:71, C05E8:71, C05D8:19 and/or…
• 10222312Sep 30, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 3 for 2022 Model Year Nautilus vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Functionality of rear view camera is improved.
• 10218609Aug 22, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2021-2022 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a ratcheting noise from the side door mirror glass when the memory settings are set at the end of the limit of travel in any direction. Inform customers to back the mirror glass off from the end of its travel and re-save the memory setting. Retest the memory mirror function to confirm mirror is no longer at maximum travel and ratcheting noise is resolved.
• 10217839Aug 10, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2018-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the 8F35 transmission built on or before 16-Mar-2022 may exhibit transmission slip during acceleration from a stop when hot. This may be due damaged internal case half pump seals (7N265). To correct the condition, remove the transmission and replace the internal case half pump seals. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
• 10217830Aug 1, 2022Equipment. Some 2018-2022 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit one of the following if the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone (iPhone 12 or 13): slow charging, inoperative, notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the charging pad and/or the phone charging icon in the center screen display is not showing.
• 10217028Jul 29, 2022Electrical system. Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 consecutive days, battery voltage is at/below 9.5 volts or the body control module (BCM) 12 volt battery state of charge (SOC) drops below 50%. A warning may also set if the…
• 10216544Jul 22, 2022Equipment. Some 2019-2022 Edge/Nautilus, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a family entertainment system may experience the audio is not synchronized with the video display when using the vehicle speakers. To correct this condition, contact the VOXX Customer Service Department at 1-866-869-7888. For claiming, refer to the Warranty and Policy manual for Ford Licensed Accessories.
• 10214865Jun 21, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles Electronic Control Module Recovery: In some of the affected vehicles, an internal error in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) or Telematics Control Unit (TCU) module software will prevent the receipt of software updates or enhancements for these modules Ford Power-Up or Lincoln Way. The module will operate as intended otherwise.
• 10214832Jun 21, 2022Electrical system. Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition is due to an error within the FordPass or LincolnWay App and not due to a concern on the vehicle. Verify that the customers FordPass or LincolnWay App is at the latest version.
• 10214161Jun 8, 2022Electrical system. Some 2020-2022 Corsair/Nautilus/Navigator/Aviator, 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with Phone-as-a-Key may exhibit Phone-as-a-Key concerns and have diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B15**:31, B15**:49 and/or B15A5:56 stored in the remote function actuator (RFA) module. If the vehicle is exhibiting other symptoms outside of Phone-as-a-key concerns, address those first.
• 10213708Jun 6, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. 2021-2022 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an erroneous diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1A01:93 stored in the telematics control unit (TCU). This may be due to various software parameters within the TCU. If this DTC is identified during normal diagnostics, but the vehicle does not exhibit any customer concerns around the TCU operation, clear this DTC and no further repairs are recommended.
• 10212962May 31, 2022Electrical system. Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 1-3 Respin for 2021 Model Year Nautilus vehicles is now available. Involves: Fix for availability of subscription services.
• 10212957May 24, 2022Electrical system. 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 vehicle commands such as door lock/unlock, remote start, vehicle location, etc. The battery drain may be caused by excessive calls for data through the vehicle network keeping it in an…
• 10210850Apr 28, 2022Tires. Some 2021 and 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may experience a tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls. Sidewall wavy/indentation appearance is a common cosmetic characteristic of radial tire construction and will not affect the performance of the tire.
• 10210898Apr 27, 2022Electrical system. Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles - Electronic Control Module Recovery: In some of the affected vehicles, an internal error in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) or Telematics Control Unit (TCM) module software will prevent the receipt of software updates or enhancements for these modules from Ford Power-Up or Lincoln Way. The module will operate as intended otherwise.
• 10210804Apr 20, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E/F150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with SYNC Gen 4 may experience a loss of Bluetooth pairing after a key cycle after accessory protocol interface module (APIM) replacement and programming or a software update. This may be due to APIM software. To correct the concern: 1. Perform master reset via settings > general settings > reset > master reset. 2. Make sure customer device is up to…
• 10210803Apr 20, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E/F-150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with SYNC Gen 4 may experience a USB Error 0 being displayed in the infotainment screen during Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the replacement accessory protocol interface module (APIM) ordered on 01-Jan-2022 and through 13-Apr-2022. This maybe due to a software issue with the replacement APIM. Order another APIM from Ford Component Sales…
• 10210393Apr 15, 2022Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 22-2117 to update the Issue, Action, Service Procedure. For some 2021 Mustang Mach-E, F-150, Edge, Nautilus and Bronco vehicles technicians may experience the inability to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) or telematics control unit (TCU) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive.
• 10210941Apr 5, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the vehicle may be equipped with a fleet telematics module. Replacement of the TCU or TCU related repairs will not prevent…
• 10209209Mar 21, 2022Equipment, Seats. 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, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus, 2021-2022 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Mustang Mach-E, 2022 Maverick vehicles may experience seat pan…
• 10209222Mar 18, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2020-2022 Edge ST and Nautilus vehicles equipped with an 8F57 transmission built on or before 18-Mar-2022 may exhibit a return to park when shifting to drive or reverse with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2707 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This vehicle may also have P0761 and/or P07E6 and/or P2705 in the PCM. This may be due to an F (2, 8)…
• 10208780Feb 28, 2022Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 2 for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Fix for availability Pro Trailer Backup Assist on some vehicle configurations. Fix for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly without opening the vehicle doors.
• 10208347Feb 28, 2022Equipment. Some 2021 Edge/Nautilus vehicles may experience at least one of the following symptoms: Android Auto connection concerns, Apple CarPlay connection concerns, Information and entertainment screen freezing/locking up, windows media audio (WMA) files not playing properly from a universal serial bus (USB) device, intermittent blank information and entertainment screen, Bluetooth connectivity concerns, incorrect Owner's…
• 10208146Feb 17, 2022Seats. Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus, 2020-2022 Corsair/Aviator, and 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a noisy, incorrectly operating, and/or inoperative seat motor. This may be due to a damaged or…
• 10208111Feb 11, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. Some 2019-2022 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost or 2.3L EcoBoost may exhibit a lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P02AB, P0243, P0299, P25B3, P25B4, P2AB7, P2AB8 and/or P2AB9. This may be due to an inoperative wastegate actuator, missing wastegate actuator e-clip or…
• 10207900Feb 7, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. 2021-2022 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an erroneous diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1A01:93 stored in the telematics control unit (TCU). This may be due to various software parameters within the TCU. If this DTC is identified during normal diagnostics, but the vehicle does not exhibit any customer concerns around the TCU operation, clear this DTC and no further repairs are recommended.
• 10205482Dec 14, 2021Equipment. Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed or DTCs U2100 and/or B156D in the telematics control unit (TCU). These symptoms may persist even after performing a TCU software update and/or replacement. To correct this condition, start a new session with the…
• 10204040Nov 23, 2021Engine cooling. Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F-150, Mustang; 2019-2022 Transit Connect; 2020-2022 Aviator, F-Super Duty; and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0496, P0456, P0455, P04F0, and/or P0451. Ford has tested…
• 10203863Nov 8, 2021Other or unknown, Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2021 Bronco, Edge/Nautilus customers may be unable to authorize the FordPass/LincolnWay app and the Enable Connected Services prompt is not showing in the SYNC screen with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) present in the telematics control unit (TCU) or the gateway module A (GWM). Before any repair attempts, try to authorize the vehicle via FordPass/LincolnWay app in order to verify the concern is still…
• 10203861Nov 8, 2021Other or unknown. Some 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Bronco/Edge/Nautilus customers may experience an inoperative FordPass/LincolnWay app, features in FordPass/LincolnWay are not functioning and/or the customer cannot pair the FordPass/LincolnWay mobile app to the vehicle. If the telematics control unit (TCU) on the vehicle does not exhibit any diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), but the customer is running into these app concerns, this may…
• 10203649Nov 5, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus vehicles built on or before 11-Mar-2021 and equipped with a 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder/buck/jerk while driving up to 35 mph (57 km/h). This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram the PCM and the transmission solenoid strategy.
• 10202630Oct 14, 2021Other or unknown. Some 2021 Bronco, Edge and Nautilus customers may be unable to authorize the FordPass/LincolnWay app and the Enable Connected Services prompt is not showing in the SYNC screen with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) present in the telematics control unit (TCU) or the gateway module A (GWM). Before any repair attempts, try to authorize the vehicle via FordPass/LincolnWay app in order to verify the customer concern is…

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