Safety Recall: 20V365000

20V365000 Reported: 6/23/2020 Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

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Summary

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.

Safety Risk

An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Additional 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.