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.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Torque Converter

Date Announced

JUN 11, 2018

Vehicles Affected

25

Ford Recall #

17S16 (S2)

NHTSA Campaign #

18V390000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- ...
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4