NHTSA Campaign 18V390000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 18V390000 covers 3 vehicles and concerns the power train:automatic transmission:torque converter. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported November 6, 2018
Vehicles covered by 18V390000 (3)
Ford (2)
Lincoln (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V390000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.