NHTSA Recall 20V550000: Automatic transmission (power train)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 97 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford Edge.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V550000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20S49 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | September 10, 2020 |
| Owner notification | September 23, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Safety risk
Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
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 recall 20V550000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 2019, 2020 |
| Ford Escape | 2020 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2019, 2020 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2019, 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.