Recall
Ford Escape — 20V550000
NHTSA ID
20V550000
Make
Ford
Model
Escape
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2020-09-10
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
97
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
20S49
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.