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2019-2020 Ford Edge, Ford Escape and others recall: automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 10, 2020. It covers about 97 vehicles.

vehicles affected
97
reported
Sep 10, 2020
owners notified
Sep 23, 2020
related complaints
988

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 20V550000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 988 complaints about transmission problems.

2019 Ford Edge2020 Ford Edge2020 Ford Escape2019 Ford Transit Connect2020 Ford Transit Connect2020 Lincoln Corsair2019 Lincoln Nautilus2020 Lincoln Nautilus

Questions about recall 20V550000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Ford Edge, Ford Escape and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 20V550000, reported on September 10, 2020, covers about 97 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V550000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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