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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V390000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN MKZ 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-07-05 2018-06-11 2018-06-14

Production Dates: 2017-08-24 - 2017-08-24

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17S16 (S2)

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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 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.

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.