High Risk / Avoid NHTSA Record ID #2019-ford-edge

2019 Ford Edge Problems & Recalls

Comprehensive defect analysis based on official US Federal safety databases.

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Defect Risk Score
100 / 100
Year to Avoid
Owner Complaints
774
Filed with NHTSA
Safety Recalls
3
Free Dealer Fixes
Incidents Reported
8
7 Crashes • 1 Fires
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2019 Ford Edge Top Failure Categories

Distribution of driver complaints across vehicle components according to federal taxonomy.

Powertrain & Transmission 59.4%
460 reported failures
Engine & Cooling 16%
124 reported failures
Unknown Or Other 7.2%
56 reported failures
Electrical System 2.8%
22 reported failures
Wheels & Tires 2.8%
22 reported failures
Seat Belts 2.5%
19 reported failures
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Official Safety Recalls for 2019 Ford Edge (3)

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NHTSA Campaign #20V550000 Component: Powertrain & Transmission

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.

Safety Hazard: 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.

Free 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.

NHTSA Campaign #19V766000 Component: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Defect Summary: 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.

Safety Hazard: 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.

Free 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.

NHTSA Campaign #25V442000 Component: Back Over Prevention:Software

Defect Summary: 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.

Safety Hazard: 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.

Free 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.

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🗣️ Real Driver Reports

Verified NHTSA Owner Complaints

Excerpts of actual incident reports submitted to the federal Office of Defects Investigation (ODI).

ODI #11774510 • Powertrain & Transmission 10/29/2026

"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 26,23..."

ODI #11773037 • Powertrain & Transmission 10/22/2026

"Per dealership at 69,000 miles, need to repair torque converter and planetary assembly or replace transmission"

ODI #11772395 • Engine & Cooling 10/20/2026

"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 ..."

ODI #11772404 • Unknown Or Other 10/20/2026

"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."

ODI #11769169 • Powertrain & Transmission 10/05/2026

"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 to..."