NHTSA Recall # | 126003 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V427000 |
MFG Compaign # | 17S16 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
Date of notification | 25/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/05/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/06/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/07/17 |
Report created | 07/07/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6026 |
Defect summary | 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. |
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 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. |
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). |