Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 20V365000 · announced June 23, 2020 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 13 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Ford F-250 Sd
• 2020 Ford F-350 Sd
• 2020 Ford F-550 Sd

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.