- Release Date:
- Applicable Country:
- USA
- NHTSA Campaign Number:
- 17V427000
- Manufacturer:
- Ford Motor Company
- Component(s):
-
- POWER TRAIN
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TORQUE CONVERTER
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- POWER TRAIN
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Remedy
Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
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.