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Recall 18V-390

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2017 to 2018 Ford Edge and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission, torque converter).

At a glance

Campaign number
18V-390
Reported
June 11, 2018
Vehicles affected
25 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16 (S2). Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-427.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles