CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 7.3L gas engines. The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, possibly causing a transmission fluid leak.
- Risk
- Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, correcting the lines and replacing any that are damaged, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S66.
- 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
A transmission oil cooler line on certain 2021 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks with 7.3L gas engines may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley. This can damage the line and cause the transmission fluid to leak.
Leaking transmission fluid can reach hot engine parts, which increases the risk of an engine compartment fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
Ford will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler lines for correct orientation and damage, correct the lines, and replace any damaged lines at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is included, use your VIN to look for open recalls, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 20S66).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-650 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-750 | 2021 |