2019–2020 Ford Edge, 2020 Ford Escape, 2019–2020 Ford Transit Connect and 2 other models Recall: Start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts

NHTSA campaign 20V550000 · Power Train · filed Sep 10, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Risk

Fire

Owner letters

Mailing began Sep 23, 2020

The 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.

The 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.

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The fix — what to do

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
Ford	Edge	2019, 2020
Ford	Escape	2020
Ford	Transit Connect	2019, 2020
Lincoln	Corsair	2020
Lincoln	Nautilus	2019, 2020

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V550000 (manufacturer number 20S49). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.