Recall 17V427000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Report Date

20170706

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.

Safety 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 or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2017	FORD	EDGE
2017	FORD	FUSION
2017	LINCOLN	MKZ

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.