FORD ESCAPE 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V550000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-10 | 2020-09-10 |
Production Dates: 2019-04-03 - 2019-09-21
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20S49
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 97
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
