LINCOLN MKZ 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V427000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN MKZ 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-25 2017-07-06 2017-07-07

Production Dates: 2017-05-04 - 2017-06-19

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17S16

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6026

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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.

Remedy

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.

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.