Recall
Ford Edge — 18V390000
NHTSA ID
18V390000
Make
Ford
Model
Edge
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-06-11
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Units Affected
25
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
17S16 (S2)
Summary
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.
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 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.