Ford is recalling 2020 F-550 Super Duty trucks with a transmission issue that may cause engine stalling or increased braking effort, risking crashes. Owners must contact Ford for free transmission replacement.
An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling 2020 F-550 Super Duty trucks that have a transmission problem. This issue can cause the engine to stall or require more braking effort, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Ford for a free transmission replacement.
The transmission torque converter damper plate wasn't properly tempered, making it brittle. This can cause the plate to fracture, leading to engine stalling or requiring more braking effort to stop the vehicle.
Owners of 2020 Ford F-550 Super Duty trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the fix may face increased braking effort or engine stalling.
Check if your 2020 Ford F-550 Super Duty truck has a transmission torque converter damper plate that wasn't tempered. This recall started July 6, 2020.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free transmission replacement.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33.
The transmission torque converter damper plate wasn't properly tempered, causing it to be brittle and potentially fracture, which may lead to engine stalling or increased braking effort.
Your 2020 Ford F-550 Super Duty truck is affected if it has a transmission torque converter damper plate that wasn't tempered. This recall began July 6, 2020.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange a free transmission replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V365000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V365000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33. 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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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.
