Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
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 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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Edge 2017–2018
- Lincoln Mkz 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V390000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 11, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 5, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 28, 2017 to Mar 8, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
- Maker's own recall number
- 17S16 (S2)
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 recall: Back over prevention May 9, 2025
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Mar 14, 2025
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.