CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.
- 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
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gas engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. If these studs fail, the torque converter can disconnect from the engine flexplate, and the vehicle can lose the ability to move. A sudden loss of motive power raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, Ford will notify you, and an authorized dealer will replace the torque converter at no cost to you. This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427. Ford's recall number for this campaign is 17S16 (S2), and the recall began on July 5, 2018.
To confirm whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Edge | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKZ | 2017 |