- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'Park' mechanism.
- Risk
- Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S22.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2020 Ford Super Duty trucks (F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550) with 6.7L diesel engines may have a washer inside the automatic transmission that can break apart. The resulting metal debris can get lodged in the transmission's 'Park' mechanism, which may stop the vehicle from reaching or holding Park.
If the truck cannot hold Park, it can roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 22S22), and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-250 SD | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 SD | 2020 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2020 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2020 |