2015 Lincoln MKZ Service and Repair Manual

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2015 Lincoln MKZ service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Hybrid Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • Black Label Sedan 4-Door
  • Reserve Sedan 4-Door
  • High Sedan 4-Door
  • Black Label Hybrid Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1999CC 122Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.7L 3726CC 227Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 1999CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2015 Lincoln MKZ Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #19V63200029/08/2019Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delawa

Consequence

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss o

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax seal

NHTSA #15V25000028/04/2015Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured Febr

Consequence

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss o

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as

NHTSA #15V24800027/04/2015Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected

Consequence

If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk o

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the lighting control software, free of charge. Th

NHTSA #20E02500024/04/2020Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The headlamps may have an improper b

Consequence

The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increas

Remedy

Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the head

NHTSA #20V17700023/03/2020Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,

Consequence

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk o

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of cha

NHTSA #25V69500013/10/2025Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2

Consequence

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the ve

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notificatio

NHTSA #22V01100013/01/2022Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia,

Consequence

A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confus

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owne

NHTSA #19V59000012/08/2019Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor c

Consequence

A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of

NHTSA #23V16200010/03/2023Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, A

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehic

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed

NHTSA #16V87500005/12/2016Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2

Consequence

If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants,

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of

TSB #11025611

Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Contro

TSB #11008948

While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln veh

TSB #11006953

Certain 2014-2015 Model Year Fiesta, 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and 2014-2016 Model Year Transit Connect Vehicles Not Covered in Safety Recall: 20S15 or 23S36 Door Latch Replacement and Inspection

TSB #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. Ford has evaluated turbocharg

TSB #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. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the tim

TSB #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. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe

TSB #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. Service Action: o IDS level 128 or

TSB #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. The brake rotors should o

Showing the 8 most recent of 139 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20221205Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALCrash reported

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 10 MPH and crashed into th

20180205Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

THIS CAR BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE ON A SNOW ROAD. IT CAN'T MAKE A TURN WHEN YOU NEED IT. IT GOES VERY UNSTABLE ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. I WASN'T ABLE TO STOP ON A RED LIGHT , AND I WASN'T ABLE TO MAKE A LEFT

20170608Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESCrash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE DRIVER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASH

20170608Component: SUSPENSIONCrash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE DRIVER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASH

20150121Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED I

Showing the 5 most serious of 99 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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