The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V390000·Announced 2018-06-11

Ford Recalls 2017-2018 Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ for Torque Converter Defect

Ford is recalling 2017-2018 Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because inadequate welding on the torque converter may cause the vehicle to lose the ability to move, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (torque converter weld failure) that results in the loss of vehicle propulsion, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. This recall affects vehicles equipped with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. The defect involves torque converter weld studs that may have been inadequately welded.

If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate. This failure causes the vehicle to lose the ability to move, which increases the risk of a crash.

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). This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN EDGE, MKZ
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain
Hazard
Affected units
25

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • EDGE
  • MKZ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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