Ford transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the automatic transmission torque converter. Here is what owners need to know.
The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.
An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-365.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Ford F-250 |
| 2020 | Ford F-350 |
| 2020 | Ford F-550 |
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