Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's torque converter, a part that helps your car shift gears smoothly, may have been welded incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the torque converter weld fails, your car could suddenly stop moving, which may cause an accident.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the torque converter for free at your local dealership. You'll receive a notification and can schedule the repair at your convenience.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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