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2019 Ford Edge: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 767 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

3recalls
767complaints
7crashes reported
1fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train459 · 60%
  • Engine158 · 21%
  • Unknown Or Other75 · 10%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling34 · 4%
  • Electrical System34 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System32 · 4%
  • Seat Belts22 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control20 · 3%
  • Wheels20 · 3%
  • Service Brakes13 · 2%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

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.

Power Train

•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.

Power Train

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

Power Train

Replaced transmission in april 2025. on 9/14 error messages displayed powertrain failure. 9/15 car would not reverse. at shop pending diagnostic

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Ford Edge SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Ford Edge SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Edge. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.