FORD F-550 SD 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V365000

Make Model Year
FORD F-550 SD 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-07-06 2020-06-23 2020-06-23

Production Dates: 2020-01-13 - 2020-02-19

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S33

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.