Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Edge 2017
- Ford Fusion 2017
- Lincoln Mkz 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V427000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 6, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 25, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,026
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 4, 2017 to Jun 19, 2017
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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- Ford / Lincoln / Mercury recall: Air bags Mar 10, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.