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Lincoln Continental 2017–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin SSM 47580 · NHTSA communication 10148726 · issued Oct 12, 2018

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2017–2018
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some 2017-2018 Continentals my exhibit a squeak or creak at or near the door check strap when opening or closing the driver or passenger front doors. The origin of the noise may be due to a loose or improperly retained door panel push pin(s). If the door panel is found to be loose, remove the affected door panel and inspect the panel push pins for damage. If no damage is indicated re-install the door panel and ensure that the panel push pins retain the panel securely. The black push pin near the speaker opening may require additional pressure to ensure it is fully seated. If damaged push pins

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.