2014 Ford Edge transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V692000Nov 10, 202015,587 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

  Risk: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.

• Recall 14V393000Jul 2, 201483,250 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

  Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 15, 2025108,000 miNHSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating with the accelerator pedal depressed, and the vehicle to respond as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel, with an abnormal burning metal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The contact scanned the vehicle with an OBD-2 scanner…

   NHTSA complaint #11680954 · source
2. Filed Jul 20, 2025KYElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   7/2/25-i was driving about 20 miles per hour when suddenly my car went into a type of limp/idle mode. It shut the car down to an idle, a wrench light came on my dash then the car started to shake. I coasted into a driveway and turned the car off. I turned it back on after 5min and it was fine. 7/16/25-I was driving about 30mph and all of a sudden my car goes into this idle mode again. I got the car to coast over into a turning lane. It lost power down to an idle, wrench came…

   NHTSA complaint #11674846 · source
3. Filed Dec 26, 2024VASuspensionTransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

   The Power Take Off Assembly (PTU) failed. I had it replaced a a Ford Dealership with a genuine Ford PTU. After driving less than 125 miles the PTU failed again and my right front half shaft disengaged without notice on the high when traveling at highway speeds. Upon return to the dealership they noted that the PTU failed and it was replaced at no cost. However, they charged me for the replacement of the Right Front Axel. I contacted Ford Customer Service and contend that…

   NHTSA complaint #11632439 · source
4. Filed Aug 23, 2023WATransmission & Drivetrain

   The rear differential has failed. It started to fail at 80,000 miles. The car now has a little over 91,000 miles. It makes a whining/grinding noise at over 30 miles per hour. It was subtle at first but has become much louder recently. If this had failed completely while on the highway going 55 MPH or higher, this could have resulted in complete loss of control of the vehicle. Additionally, oil or parts could have been left on the highway becoming a hazard for other drivers.…

   NHTSA complaint #11540419 · source
5. Filed Apr 19, 2023210,552 miKYFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   Pulled out of a parking lot onto a busy street locally, car lost power and the orange wrench light came on. Would not go, all the car did was jerk and sputter. Engine did not shut off but would only coast/roll into the middle lane and managed to coast/roll into another business parking lot next door to where I pulled out from and once parked, I turned ignition off and back on. Wrench light went out and car started. No codes were apparently shown when hooked up to the machine…

   NHTSA complaint #11517771 · source
6. Filed Jan 14, 2023NJEngineSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Damaged antifreeze pump this can cause a very severe overheating on the road, transfer box and transmission make a very uncomfortable noise when turning to both sides I don't feel safe when handling rear differential the same problem (I've already replaced it)

   NHTSA complaint #11501749 · source
7. Filed Jan 2, 2023TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Upon stopping at intersection I began to accelerate to proceed through intersection and no warning light on dash came on as my vehicle wouldn’t go into drive. It barely rolled through and off to shoulder. When I tried to shift into park it wasn’t engaging or something, it just wouldn’t do anything so I lulled the engine and used emergency brake. This could have been a very big tragedy at this or any similar situation.

   NHTSA complaint #11499726 · source
8. Filed Sep 1, 2022MNEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   This has happened twice on my 2014 Ford Edge. Vehicle goes into limp mode without warning. Did not catch the message, was too busy trying not to get hit. No error codes found. Vehicle restarts and works fine after a short period of sitting. There are multiple reports of this going back 10+ years online. Ford says there is no problem. Computer chip failure? First failure was approximately 10 months ago -

   NHTSA complaint #11482377 · source
9. Filed Aug 22, 202272,500 miMITowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over safely and allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but no failure was found. The failure reoccurred and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The manufacturer…

   NHTSA complaint #11480648 · source
10. Filed Jun 17, 2022100,000 miOKTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle in the driveway and releasing the ignition key. The message “Transmission Not in Park” was displayed; even though the gear shifter was in park(P). The contact then moved the gear shifter in and out of park(P) several times until the shift indicator showed that the vehicle was in park(P). The contact stated that the failure had recurred each time she parked the vehicle. The dealer and the…

    NHTSA complaint #11469810 · source
11. Filed Apr 27, 2022IDTransmission & Drivetrain

    The vehicle began emitting a strong smell intermittently, which was later determined to be gear oil from the transfer case dripping down. After the smell was originally noted the car was driven only at low speeds and short distance to get repaired. The car was not able to be put into reverse. Eventually, the car began to make a grinding sound while steering and stopping. Luckily after the strong smells started the car was never driven over 35mph and was only driven for a…

    NHTSA complaint #11462523 · source
12. Filed Oct 13, 2021113,000 miTNTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making a turn, the rear end of the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the half-shaft of the vehicle had detached from the transaxle, and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000 (Power Train). The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact…

    NHTSA complaint #11436556 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology