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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V256000·Announced 2022-04-14

Ford Recalls 2020 Super Duty Trucks for Transmission Washer Defect

Ford is recalling 2020 Super Duty trucks with 6.7L diesel engines because a transmission washer can disintegrate, potentially preventing the vehicle from holding Park.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission failure) that increases the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. The recall involves a defect in the automatic transmission where a washer can disintegrate.

The disintegrated washer can cause metallic debris to become lodged in the vehicle's 'Park' mechanism. This debris may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding the 'Park' position, which increases the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash.

Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350 SD, F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
23,165

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 (4)

  • F-350 SD
  • F-550 SD
  • F-450 SD
  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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