NHTSA Campaign Id 17V427000; Date: Jul. 6, 2017
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.
2017 Ford Edge; 2017 Ford Fusion; 2017 Lincoln MKZ
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 6,026
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.
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 25, 2017
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