Vehicle recall 20V365000 · June 23, 2020
Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V365000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 2020
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20S33
- Owner notification
- July 6, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter; Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-250 SD (2020): 2020
- Ford F-350 SD (2020): 2020
- Ford F-550 SD (2020): 2020
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