TSB List for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 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)
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • 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 »

    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 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 »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #ASI-45220

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058607

      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 »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

    • TSB #ASI-44660

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057737

      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 »

    POWER TRAIN

    • 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 #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 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 #TSB-14-0085

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056421

      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 »

    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 #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:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #ASI-44559

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056195

      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 »

    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: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #TSB-14-0089

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056430

      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 »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #12M02

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058094

      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 »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0089

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056430

      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 »

    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: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 »

    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 »

    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 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-45800

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

      REMOVE WATER OR MOISTURE BEFORE REMOVING THE SOBDMC FUSE COVER 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 #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 »

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