NHTSA recall 20V365000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Ford F-250 SD and 2 more
Reported Jun 23, 202013 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 20S33Built Jan 13, 2020 – Feb 19, 2020
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pickups. 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.
The risk
An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
Power train › Automatic transmissionPower train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter