Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V390000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V390000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2017-2018 ford edge and 2017 lincoln mkz vehicles Includes 25 affected units, Torque Converter Connection may Fail, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2018 ford edge and 2017 lincoln mkz vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V390000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2018-06-11T00:00:00
Subject: Torque converter connection may fail
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 25

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17S16 (S2)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96

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NHTSA ID: 18V390000
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