Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Edge 2019–2020
- Ford Escape 2020
- Ford Transit Connect 2019–2020
- Lincoln Corsair 2020
- Lincoln Nautilus 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V550000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 10, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 23, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 97
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Visibility Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train May 12, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Equipment Jan 15, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.