Ford recalls 2020 Edge vehicles with missing or loose bolts on start stop accumulator endcap, risking transmission fluid leaks and fire. Owners must have endcap replaced free by Ford.
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 is recalling certain 2020 Edge vehicles due to missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap. This could cause transmission fluid leaks that may lead to transmission failure and fire if ignition sources are present.
Missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap can cause transmission fluid leaks. If the leak occurs near an ignition source, it may lead to fire. This hazard can progress to loss of transmission function.
Owners of 2020 Ford Edge vehicles with missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of transmission failure or fire.
Check if your 2020 Ford Edge has missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap. The recall covers 2020 Edge vehicles with this issue.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a replacement of the start/stop accumulator.
Ford will replace the start/stop accumulator free of charge at a dealership.
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.
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts, which can cause transmission fluid leaks and potentially lead to fire if an ignition source is present.
Check if your 2020 Ford Edge has missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap.
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V550000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V550000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
