NHTSA Recall # | 129408 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V390000 |
MFG Compaign # | 17S16 (S2) |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EDGE |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
Date of notification | 05/07/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/07/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/03/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/06/18 |
Report created | 14/06/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 25 |
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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |