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NHTSARecalled Sep 10, 2020 · #20V550000

Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator
  • 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice