Is the 2017 LINCOLN MKZ safe to drive?

The 2017 LINCOLN MKZ has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 17V427000

Critical Plain English 2017-07-06

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

What Happened

Your vehicle's torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded, which could cause the transmission to fail.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, your vehicle could lose power and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Ford will replace the torque converter with a new one, free of charge, and notify you when it's time to schedule the repair.

Affected Vehicles

2017 LINCOLN MKZ

2017 FORD Edge

2017 FORD Fusion

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V427000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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