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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224802-ford-edge-2018-recall-power-train · Recall date November 6, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V390000
“FORD EDGE (2018) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 6, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224802-ford-edge-2018-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 18V390000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V390000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V390000 — Ford Motor Company FORD EDGE (2018) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a FORD EDGE (2018) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 18V390000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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