Ford 2017 Edge Power Train Recall: Torque Converter Failure Risk
Ford is recalling 2017 Edge vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions due to potential torque converter weld stud failure causing loss of vehicle movement and crash risk. Free replacement torque converters available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2017 Edge vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions because the torque converter weld studs may not be properly welded. This could cause the vehicle to lose power and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free replacement torque converters. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225778-ford-2017-edge-power-train-recall-torque-converter-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225778-ford-2017-edge-power-train-recall-torque-converter-failure-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V427000
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“Ford 2017 Edge Power Train Recall: Torque Converter Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225778-ford-2017-edge-power-train-recall-torque-converter-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V427000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V427000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter won't connect to the engine flexplate. This causes the vehicle to lose power, potentially leading to a crash. The issue occurs during normal driving conditions due to inadequate welding.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford Edge vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may experience loss of power and increased crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Ford Edge has a 2.0L gas engine and six-speed automatic transmission. The recall covers vehicles with potentially inadequately welded torque converter weld studs.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free torque converter replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V427000 (June 7, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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