Recall 20V550000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 20V550000. Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 97 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
97
Affected Vehicles
8
Makes
2
Model Years
2
Campaign #
20V550000
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report Date
Sep 10, 2020
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
97
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Make
Model Years
2019, 2020
Risk Summary (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.
Defect 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.
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.
Key Dates
Report Date
Sep 10, 2020
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
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| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
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Same-Make Recall Activity
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| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 20V550000
Referencing Complaints
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| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2119764 | Aug 10, 2025 | 2019 FORD EDGE | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving and exceeding 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. Additio… |
| 2100999 | Jun 2, 2025 | 2020 FORD EDGE | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact was informed by his wife that the transmission was slipping while driving… |
| 2045579 | Dec 4, 2024 | 2020 FORD ESCAPE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted w… |
| 2029847 | Aug 4, 2024 | 2019 FORD EDGE | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pe… |
| 2120600 | Jul 1, 2024 | 2019 FORD EDGE | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked while dep… |
| 1998265 | Jan 10, 2024 | 2019 FORD EDGE | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated … |
| 1956737 | Dec 24, 2023 | 2019 FORD EDGE | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while reversing and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle … |
| 1938360 | Sep 1, 2023 | 2019 FORD EDGE | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the media center screen went blank. The contact stated that t… |
| 1938361 | Sep 1, 2023 | 2019 FORD EDGE | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the media center screen went blank. The contact stated that t… |
| 1938362 | Sep 1, 2023 | 2019 FORD EDGE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the media center screen went blank. The contact stated that t… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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