Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pickups. The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.
What could happen
An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-250 Sd 2020
- Ford F-350 Sd 2020
- Ford F-550 Sd 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V365000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 23, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 6, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 13, 2020 to Feb 19, 2020
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter; Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 20S33
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Oct 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Sep 22, 2026
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Jul 28, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, diesel Mar 17, 2026
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.