CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles may have missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap inside the automatic transmission. Over time, this can allow transmission fluid to leak. A fluid leak can lead to a loss of transmission function, and if the leaking fluid meets an ignition source, it may increase the risk of fire.
Ford will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator at no cost to you. The recall began September 23, 2020.
Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at a Ford owner recall lookup or by contacting an authorized Ford dealer. You can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 20S49. Schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Edge | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2020 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 20192020 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 20192020 |