- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- The risk
- A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Ford Edge Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 779 complaints about the 2019 Ford Edge with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (468) and the engine & cooling (185). Those complaints describe 7 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 2025 for the software. For comparison, the 2018 has 855 and the 2020 has 331.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Edge year, for its age
#7 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 779
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 7
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Ford Edge problems
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2019 Ford Edge recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
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779 complaints about the 2019 Ford Edge
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Without warning, the sunroof on my 2019 Ford Edge shattered. My children and I were stopped at a stop sign and heard a loud pop, looked up and it was shattered, but held together by tint and a film. We were less than a mile from home and it was pouring rain and rain started to drip into the vehicle. We pulled into the garage and when we exited the vehicle the majority of the sunroof completely shattered came into the car. I have a claim in with my insurance company and I have received one estimate to replace the glass, so far. Waiting for confirmation to have it towed to Ford. Ford ordered the glass.
My 2019 Ford Edge SE, equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine and 8-speed automatic transmission, began experiencing recurring hesitation, shuddering, jerking, and inconsistent acceleration at approximately 80,000 miles. The vehicle intermittently stutters or shakes during acceleration and experiences noticeable RPM fluctuations and shuddering while maintaining a consistent cruising speed. These symptoms occur at both low and high speeds and have progressively worsened over time. When the symptoms first appeared,...
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the vehicle was evaluated by a Ford dealership, which diagnosed a separate issue and performed the recommended repair. However, the hesitation and shuddering persisted after the repair and continued to worsen. The vehicle was subsequently evaluated by an independent mechanic who confirmed that the torque converter had failed, causing damage to the transmission. The mechanic determined that the entire transmission requires replacement at approximately 101,000 miles. The unpredictable acceleration and transmission behavior present safety concerns during normal driving, particularly when accelerating from a stop, navigating intersections, merging into traffic, and maintaining speed with surrounding vehicles. I am concerned that a torque converter failure resulting in the need for complete transmission replacement at approximately 101,000 miles may represent a broader safety-related defect. I am submitting this complaint to document the failure and request that NHTSA investigate whether similarly equipped Ford Edge vehicles are experiencing comparable issues.
Vehicle shuddering and bucking when driving at speeds from 0-60mph. Hard shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Ford has TSBs about this known issue in 2019-2022 Ford Edges but will only repair if under warranty or customer pays for it. Can result in premature transmission failure if not fixed early. Had Ford dealer diagnose issue and was told it is the torque converter that is bad. 65k miles on vehicle.
I own a 2019 Ford Edge Titanium with approximately 116,000 miles. My transmission recently experienced a catastrophic failure without any prior warning or indication of a problem. I have been extremely happy with this vehicle, and the engine and other major components remain in excellent condition. Unfortunately, the transmission failure has made the vehicle unusable and created a significant financial burden. I understand that Ford has issued technical service bulletins concerning internal transmission problems...
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in certain 2019 Ford Edge vehicles, including TSB 26-2171. However, my VIN was outside of the of the earlier recalls where there was a known problem that caused loss of transmission fluid.
Failure of torque converter at 50,653 miles due to a known transmission manufacturing flaw. Service bulletin 26-2171 applies. Requires replacement of torque converter, output planetary carrier assembly, fluid filters, main control overhaul, transmision fluid, all seals/gaskets, and a full reprogram of the transmission. Total cost of $5000-5500 at certified dealerships. Ford has not recalled the transmissions and is offering no good-will assistance to lower mileage vehicles with premature failure if they fall outside the warranty time range.
2019 Ford Edge SEL internal torque converter shutters at 25-60miles an hr. Took to ford garage varied that it is the torque converter is bad with metal in transmission pan guild. Extended warranty called they only want to put a used transmission in with 45000 miles on it when my car only has 57000 miles and when I bought it in 02/12/22 it has 26,231 miles on it . It is known to have this problem with transmissions for that yr . There should be a recall on it since so many people that have reported this to ford ....
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So now I have to come up with around $2000.00 for a new transmission bc warranty company refuses to pay for a new transmission . Contact ford about this and lady told me I'll just have to pay out of pocket then bc they can't help me. It's not right I paid for extended warranty should be able to have new one
Per dealership at 69,000 miles, need to repair torque converter and planetary assembly or replace transmission
My suv has been stuttering/hesitating. Especially going uphills. After replacing quite a few things, we took it to ford for a diagnostic test. They report that the torque converter has gone bad. It started Aug 28 2026. Ford diagnosed it yesterday Oct 19. Waiting on fords printed report.
Car started running running roughly with white smoke coming out the exhaust. As since researched, it's a known issue, the coolant intrusion into the cylinder. Repair shop says it needs a new engine. I called Ford to check to see if they could offer any assistance but they couldn't, the car is just out of warranty (2019 with 62,000 miles). They opened a case #CXH-09690702 and advised to keep all repair receipts in case Ford should ever do a recall in the future.
The vehicle shudders and misses bad at this has been going on for several months. Wehaditscanned by a transmission shop and the said it was spark plug trouble. We replaced them twice and did not fix problem. We had it scanned again and was coil packs which we replaced twice an it did not fix it. Ford dealership did a scan and said it was the torque converter and would be $4000.00 to fix. Transmission shop quoted about 2800.00. They said to wait till mid October because Ford was making a valve body that might fix the problem.
In late August 2026, I was driving my 2019 Ford Edge SEL (2.0L EcoBoost, AWD, 8F35 8-speed automatic) at approximately 100,085 miles with my young son as a passenger. After coming to a normal stop at a stop sign, the vehicle would not engage any gear when I attempted to pull away. It rolled in neutral, with no drive power, approximately 150 feet past the stop sign before coming to a stop. The rotary shifter then automatically returned itself to Park. The wrench and check engine warning lights were illuminated....
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From that point on, the transmission would not engage any gear, including Neutral. Every time I tried selecting a gear, the shifter automatically returned to Park. The vehicle was completely immobilized and had to be towed home, and later towed to a Ford dealership. Since the day I purchased the vehicle, it exhibited transmission shudder at speeds below approximately 30-35 mph, a condition documented for this model year in TSB 25-2154, as well as occasional rough shifting at random times with no consistent pattern. The dealer service center the vehicle is currently with diagnosed the failure and recommended a transmission replacement, quoting $6,957.94 for parts and $3,325 for labor + taxes/fees for a total of $11,015.62. This was a sudden, complete loss of motive power while pulling away from a stop with a child in the vehicle. Had it occurred while crossing an intersection or merging, a collision could easily have resulted. The 8F35 transmission in 2019 Edge vehicles has multiple related service bulletins and recalls, including TSB 19-2213, TSB 25-2154, and Safety Recall 20S49 (start/stop accumulator issues that can progress to loss of transmission function). My VIN shows no open recalls. I am filing this complaint because a complete loss of drive at approximately 100,000 miles, occurring immediately after a stop, suggests a defect that NHTSA should evaluate across this transmission population.
My car is having an extremely hard time accelerating and when it does its shifting rough, shuttering and lagging. I cant tell if the transmission is slipping or if its coil packs and spark plugs but its struggling. It throws no codes which keeps everyones hands tied because we dont even know which direction to go with it. My warranty covers power train but with no codes being thrown, no one is honoring the warranty.
No accident. The vehicle will jerk and shrugs when accelerating. Losses performance and has a high rpm reading. I'm not sure of the date but it was like 5 months ago. It doesn't do it every time I drive it. More often than not though.
•Torque converter failure diagnosed by dealership available for inspection until scheduled repair work. •In danger of complete failure; could cause highway accident if sudden failure or personal danger if broken down along roadways. •Only inspected by dealership service dept. •No indicator lights or warning lamps. I did notice RPM gauge needle jumping slightly several weeks before shudder was felt physically.
Experienced a shudder when accelerating from a stop, increasing in intensity as time went on. There was no warning lamp or any other indication from the vehicle system that there was a problem. After a few weeks of increasing concerns, I brought the car in to my Ford Dealer for diagnostics. Ford Dealer confirmed this was due to a failing torque converter, which is very common in this vehicle, and a Technical Service Bulletin had just been issued for this. I was advised not to drive it, as it would eventually...
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cause severe damage to the transmission. Additionally, continued driving could lead to sudden acceleration loss, engine stalling in traffic, and dangerous transmission overheating which are serious safety concerns for myself and drivers around me. I contacted Ford for financial assistance with this repair because they were fully aware of this common problem with their vehicles, and my car was just out of warranty. Ford offered to pay 40% of the repair, but I still ended up paying over $4,000 out of pocket to repair an issue that was a result of their faulty factory product that should have been part of a mass recall. It took 7 long weeks for this repair to be completed due to low availability of several parts that were on back-order.
Replaced transmission in April 2025. On 9/14 error messages displayed powertrain failure. 9/15 car would not reverse. At shop pending diagnostic
Transmission failure, specially torque converter. It's my primary vehicle and my children and I are at risk daily due to delay in the system when accelerating and shuddering. You can't accelerate quickly because the car can't keep up. There is the chance of complete failure while driving putting others and myself at risk of an accident. Due to overheating elements an engine fire is also a valid concern. Other components have started to go bad on the vehicle after this. Problem was reproduced with a service agent...
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at the dealer. The dealer scheduled an in depth transmission study. It found a failing torque converter. The dealer and service team have inspected it and determined it needed replaced. PARTS ARE BACK ORDERED DUE TO THE INFLUX OF THIS BEING A KNOWN ISSUE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES FOR MANY EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLES INCLUDING MYSELF BECAUSE IT'S MY PRIMARY VEHICLE. Today is September 16, it was diagnosed and parts ordered September 8. Parts may not even be available until October 5, that's if they are no longer back ordered. That doesn't include the time it takes the dealer to get your repairs scheduled. Best case scenario it's fixed before winter. Worst case it leaves our family hurt, stranded, or with other compiling issues. No warning for this issue.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure caused by coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,330.
Torque converter began to fail around 50k miles. Took to Ford for service under TSB last July at around 60k miles, but performance has steadily deteriorated to present, around 80k miles, while waiting for service parts. Issue has expanded to cause violent engine surging, which I worry will increase the risk of a crash. Ford quoted $11k to replace the torque converter, a part they acknowledge is faulty.
-took my vehicle into the dealership after it left my wife and kids stranded in the middle of the highway. Codes came up as a transmission problem. Took it to the dealership and they said it needs a whole new transmission. Car only has 115k miles. Transmission fluid has been replaced 2 times. Dealer has confirmed and diagnosed the issues.
Engine coolant leak inside the cylinder Local mechanic inspected and confirmed engine head gasket blown off. Car driven only 66k miles.
accelerated from a stop sign and engine cut out, leaving me stopped dead in the middle of the street, the engine would not restart after 4 tries, I let it sit, I googled the incident, and was told to let car sit for a minute and try to restart. I let it sit for a minute and it restarted like nothing happened. Google said there was a sensor fault because of an error temperature reading in the crank position sensor, so the car shut down to protect the engine. I think this could have been a dangerous situation, if there had been traffic. the temperature gauge read normal.
The engine blew due to coolant getting into the engine. This happened in 2025 and I had to have the engine replaced and pay completely out of pocket for it. I see that there is an investigation into 2015-2018 Ford Edge motors. Mine is a 2019 but has the same engine and had the same issue.
My vehicle experienced a serious engine failure after exhibiting symptoms that included loss of coolant, sputtering/rough running, a check-engine light, loss of power, and the vehicle shutting down. I have since been advised that the engine has failed and requires significant repair or replacement.
The engine failed in 2024, leaving me stalled on the side of a major highway. More recently, in August 2026, my vehicle began experiencing problems shifting into reverse. A warning message stating, "Selected Gear will engage at low speed," would appear. I contacted my local Ford dealership, and they stated that the transmission fluid was in poor condition, although they were unable to reproduce the specific shifting issue I was experiencing at that time. On September 3, 2026, while driving to work, my vehicle began...
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losing transmission pressure and was unable to accelerate while I was traveling on the main highway. I contacted my local Ford dealership again, and I was informed that the transmission pump was failing. The vehicle and transmission components are available for inspection upon request. My safety, my child's safety, and the safety of other drivers on the highway were put at risk. While traveling on a major highway, my vehicle suddenly lost the ability to accelerate. A complete loss of power or the vehicle stalling in traffic could have resulted in a serious accident, particularly with vehicles traveling behind me at highway speeds. Yes. My local Ford dealership has confirmed that the transmission pump is failing. The vehicle has been inspected/diagnosed by my local Ford dealership. It has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives. Yes. The vehicle has experienced ongoing issues for approximately the past two years. I have repeatedly attempted to have the problems diagnosed and repaired. I was previously told that the issues were related to the turbo/engine boost system. In August 2026, the vehicle began having noticeable problems shifting into reverse, accompanied by the warning message "Selected Gear will engage at low speed." The dealership initially stated that the transmission fluid was bad but did not reproduce the specific issue I was experiencing. On September 3, 2026, the vehicle experienced a more serious failure while I was drivin
Ford Edge: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 4 | A |
| 2022 | 136 | 5 | A |
| 2021 | 116 | 7 | A |
| 2020 | 331 | 4 | B |
| 2019 | 779 | 3 | C |
| 2018 | 855 | 7 | C |
| 2017 | 1,389 | 8 | D |
| 2016 | 932 | 7 | C |
| 2015 | 732 | 7 | C |
2019 Ford Edge vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Edge | 779 | 3 | C | |
| 2019 Subaru Outback | 1,036 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Toyota Highlander | 511 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 487 | 12 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Subaru Ascent | 444 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Kia Sorento | 437 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2019 GMC Acadia | 389 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 371 | 7 | A | Compare |
| 2019 Ford Explorer | 303 | 6 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2019 Ford Edge
Does the 2019 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Ford Edge: software (June 2025); automatic transmission (September 2020); webbing (October 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Edge?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (468), engine & cooling (185), electrical system (34).
How many complaints has the 2019 Ford Edge had?
779 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 6, 2019 and the latest on November 11, 2026. Of these, 7 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 4 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Ford Edge a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford Edge year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Edge years have the most complaints?
2013 (2,447), 2011 (1,803), 2017 (1,389). See every Ford Edge year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Ford Edge has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data