Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid are official communications between Ford & 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.
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 »
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 »
FORD: POWERTRAIN/TRANSAXLE WHINE, THUMPING OR CLUNKING OR TIPPING IN OR OUT OF THROTTLE OR A TACTILE VIBRATION, WHENEVER BRAKING IS DUE TO FOREIGN OBJECT LODGED IN POWERTRAIN MOUNTS. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, 2013-2014 FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: BRAKE PEDAL IS SENSITIVE AND GRABBY OR A REVERSE 2-3 SECOND TRANSMISSION DELAY ENGAGEMENT DUE START ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATING. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. *PE Read More »
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 »
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 »
FORD/LINCOLN: DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, SOME HYBRID/ENERGI VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS, AFTER TURNING ON IGNITION. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, SOME HYBRID/ENERGI VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS, AFTER TURNING ON IGNITION. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, SOME HYBRID/ENERGI VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS, AFTER TURNING ON IGNITION. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: SOME VEHICLES WOULD EXPERIENCE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U0284, THE ILLUMINATION OF EITHER THE ENGINE LAMP OR WRENCH DISPLAY. MODEL 2013 MKZ, FUSION. *PE UPDATED 3/12/14. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: THE WRENCH LAMP (HYBRIDS) OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP (ENERGI) WILL ILLUMINATE WHEN USING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER AND LAMPS TURN OFF WITHIN NO MORE THAN THREE DRIVE CYCLES AFTER UNPLUGGING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. Read More »
LINCOLN\FORD: CHECK ENGINE LAMP AND/OR WRENCH LAMP ILLUMINATES AND ACCOMPANIED BY VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, ON SOME VEHICLES. MODELS 2013 MKZ, C-MAX, FUSION. *PE Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: AS A RESULT OF PERFORMING KEY ON ENGINE OFF (KOEO) SELF TEST, ON SOME VEHICLES, A PENDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0053/P0054 (HEGO HEATER CODE), MAY BE SET. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ HYBRID/ENERGI. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN ILLUMINATED MIL OR SAFETY STOP NOW MESSAGE, OR A NO START CONDITION OR POSSIBLE MISFIRE OR ROUGHNESS AT IDLING THROUGH 2000RPM OR A LACK OF ACCELERATION. Read More »
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 »
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 »
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
LINCOLN/FORD: ADVANCE TRAC LAMP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL BE ON WITH VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS LEAK DETECTION CONTROL MODULE AND POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT, IF CORROSION IS FOUND. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF FUEL DELIVERY MODULE, SOME VEHICLES WILL INDICATE VERY LOW LONG FUEL TRIM (LONGFT1) READINGS AND NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT PART WAS INSTALLED. MODEL 2013 FUSION, MKZ HYBRID. Read More »
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 »
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 »
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »
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 »
FORD/LINCOLN: DUE TO AN ADHERENCE FAILURE OF RTV SEALANT, THERE IS A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE, IN SOME VEHICLES, FROM DAMPER HOUSING TO TRANSMISSION CASE JOINT. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, 2013-14 FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
FORD: THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A METAL ON METAL SCRAPING SOUND AND THE NOISE IS PRESENT, IN ALL GEAR RANGES, WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING AND NOT PRESENT WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN PARK. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, 2013-2014 FUSION. Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: BRAKE PEDAL IS SENSITIVE AND GRABBY OR A REVERSE 2-3 SECOND TRANSMISSION DELAY ENGAGEMENT DUE START ASSIST FEATURE ACTIVATING. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. *PE Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
LINCOLN/FORD: ACCOMPANIED BY CMDTC P1A18, P1A19, P0AEE OR P0BCD, THE WRENCH LAMP (HYBRID) OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAM TO LATEST CALIBRATION. Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WRENCH LAMP AND/OR RED TRIANGLE LAMP, THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP IS ACCOMPANIED WITH VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) AND SERVICE PROCEDURES UPDATES. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
FORD: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, FUEL ECONOMY IMPROVEMENT, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION WHEN UPDATING PCM AND MODULES SOBDM-C AND IDS SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED, THEN R86.01 NEEDS UPDATING. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ HYBRID. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1124 CAN BE RETRIEVED FROM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), WHEN PERFORMING KEY ON ENGINE RUNNING (KOER) SELF TEST. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ HYBRID/ENERGI. Read More »
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 »
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 »
FORD: THE ENGINE LAMP OR THE WRENCH WILL BE ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P26CA AND/OR U019F. MODEL 2013-2014 FUSION, MKZ. *PE Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: DUE TO VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL CONCERNS OR VARIOUS DRIVABILITY ISSUES SUCH A POSSIBLE INTRUSION OF WATER IN CONNECTORS. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION/MKZ HYBRID/ENERGI. Read More »
Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2018 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the second Generation 120-volt ... Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: WHEN FLAT TOWING VEHICLE, BATTERY WILL DRAIN, DUE TO MANUAL INSTRUCTION OF KEY REMAINING IN ACCESSORY POSITION. MODEL 2010-13 FUSION, 2010-11 MILAN, 2011-12 MKZ. *PE Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: AN INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERS IS BEING DONE DUE TO DISCHARGE FROM 12 VOLT BATTERY AND INSPECTIONS OF WATER PUMP CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION OR DAMAGE. MODEL 2013-2014 C-MAX, FUSION HYBRID, MKZ HYBRID. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY BAR IS EMPTY, CAUSING RED TRIANGLE WARNING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE AND SERVICING VEHICLE, BE AWARE THAT BATTERY IS USED TO CRANK COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR MAXIMUM OF 20 SECONDS AT TIME. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: WHEN VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR HOURS IN COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES, ON SOME VEHICLES, BATTERY FAILS TO MAINTAIN A CHARGE OR BECOMES DISCHARGED WHEN OPERATED AT MAXIMUM ELECTRICAL LOADS FOR SHORT CYCLE DRIVE. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR SHORT DRIVE CYCLES, WITH MAXIMUM ELECTRICAL LOADS, AND LEFT UNATTENDED, THE 12-VOLT BATTERY FAILS TO MAINTAIN CHARGE OR BECOMES DISCHARGED, AFTER SEVERAL HOURS. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: ACCOMPANIED BY CMDTC P1A18, P1A19, P0AEE OR P0BCD, THE WRENCH LAMP (HYBRID) OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAM TO LATEST CALIBRATION. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: ACCOMPANIED BY THE CMDTCS P1A18, P1A19, P0AEE OR P0BCD, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP (ENERGI) OR WRENCH LAMP (HYBRID) WILL ILLUMINATE ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2013-2014 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
THIS TSB CONTAINS OWNERS LETTER. SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON. FORD MY/FORD LINCOLN 2011-2014 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC AND MYFORD/MY LINCOLN TOUCH. Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: ACCOMPANIED BY CMDTC P1A18, P1A19, P0AEE OR P0BCD, THE WRENCH LAMP (HYBRID) OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAM TO LATEST CALIBRATION. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: ACCOMPANIED BY THE CMDTCS P1A18, P1A19, P0AEE OR P0BCD, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP (ENERGI) OR WRENCH LAMP (HYBRID) WILL ILLUMINATE ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2013-2014 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WRENCH LAMP AND/OR RED TRIANGLE LAMP, THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP IS ACCOMPANIED WITH VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) AND SERVICE PROCEDURES UPDATES. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES WITH AN EARLIER LEVEL OF SOFTWARE WILL BE UPGRADED TO LATEST MYFORD TOUCH SOFTWARE (BB/12285/V3.5.1) AND FLASH DRIVE CANNOT BE UPGRADED ON THESE VEHICLES. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
FORD/LINCOLN: DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, SOME HYBRID/ENERGI VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS, AFTER TURNING ON IGNITION. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, SOME HYBRID/ENERGI VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS, AFTER TURNING ON IGNITION. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »
Various 2012-2015 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 »
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 »
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »
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 »
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 »
Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2018 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the second Generation 120-volt ... Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: DUE TO VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL CONCERNS OR VARIOUS DRIVABILITY ISSUES SUCH A POSSIBLE INTRUSION OF WATER IN CONNECTORS. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION/MKZ HYBRID/ENERGI. Read More »
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME VEHICLE, WITH LUXURY PACKAGE, WERE BUILT WITH POLYURETHANE GEARSHIFT KNOB INSTEAD OF THE LEATHER GEARSHIFT KNOB, WHICH WILL BE REPLACED BEFORE DELIVERY. MODELS 2013 FUSION HYBRID. Read More »
FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH MYTOUCH, MY EXPERIENCE DISPLAYED TIME JUMPING OR AUDIO POPPING DURING INITIAL IGNITION ON CYCLE, OR SLOW NAVIGATION CALCULATIONS, DUE TO AMOUNT OF DATA, WITHIN SIZE OF CONTACT LIST, CREATING PROCESSING ... Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
FORD: VEHICLES MAY RECEIVED INVALID DATA FROM ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (DTC U0554:00) FROM GENERIC FUNCTION MODULE DURING DIAGNOSTIC SELF TESTS. MODEL 2012-2013 FOCUS ELECTRIC, C-MAX/FUSION/MKZ HYBRID, ENERGI. Read More »
Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »
LINCOLN/FORD: DUE TO VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL CONCERNS OR VARIOUS DRIVABILITY ISSUES SUCH A POSSIBLE INTRUSION OF WATER IN CONNECTORS. MODELS 2013 C-MAX, FUSION/MKZ HYBRID/ENERGI. Read More »
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING. Read More »
Various 2012-2015 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 »
