Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #17V427000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V427000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2017 lincoln mkz and ford edge and fusion vehicles Includes 6,026 affected units, Torque Converter Connection may Fail, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 lincoln mkz and ford edge and fusion vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V427000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2017-07-06T00:00:00
Subject: Torque converter connection may fail
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 6,026

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17S16
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.78

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