CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
- Risk
- If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions may have torque converter weld studs that were not welded adequately. If these studs fail, the torque converter can disconnect from the engine flexplate, and the vehicle can lose the ability to move under its own power, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford or Lincoln will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the torque converters at no charge. Owners may also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 17S16. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Edge | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Ford Fusion | 2017 |
| Lincoln MKZ | 2017 |