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2019 Ford Edge: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 769 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (58% of complaints); the 2020 and 2021 model years look more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · 25 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Jun 2025

3
recalls
769
owner complaints
1
fire reports
62,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingOne of the most complained-about Edge years (#4 of 17, age-adjusted)Weak spot: power train (58%)1 fire report

Common problems

Computed from 769 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)58% · 415 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)17% · 120 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)4% · 28 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)3% · 22 complaints
Seat Belts3% · 20 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)3% · 20 complaints
“Replaced transmission in April 2025. On 9/14 error messages displayed powertrain failure. 9/15 car would not reverse. At shop pending diagnostic”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2026
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2026
“-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.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2026
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“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.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the dealer had previously repaired the vehicle under an unknown TSB for the torque converter shudder; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle was shuddering, jerking, and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was cautiously driven to the local dealer, and it was determined that the failures were associated with the transmission and torque converter, which included a 24-man-hour repair. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the manufacturer's extended warranty or a TSB associated with the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026
“Engine coolant leak inside the cylinder Local mechanic inspected and confirmed engine head gasket blown off. Car driven only 66k miles.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026
“took car in under warranty for problem with noise in rear end they said they fixed it with reprograming awd problem came back not covering full amount of fix”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle shuddered while driving approximately 25-45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed torque converter. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact filed a case with the customer service relations department. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026

When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 3 campaigns

Automatic transmission (power train)20V550000 · Sep 2020

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.

Webbing (seat belts)19V766000 · Oct 2019

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.

Remedy: 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.

Software (back over prevention)25V442000 · Jun 2025

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.

Remedy: 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.

Trouble codes owners mention

OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.

How other years compare

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Edge years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Ford Edge reliable?

NHTSA has 769 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2019 Ford Edge. The most complained-about area is power train (58% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2019 Ford Edge problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 62,000 miles or less.

Does the 2019 Ford Edge have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.