2015 Ford Edge transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 22V413000Jun 10, 20222,925,968 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) · POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

  Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

What owners say

1. Filed Feb 27, 202678,471 miTXBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormally loud clicking sound. The contact received notification of Ford Campaign Number: 22N12 (Rattle Noise at the Transmission Bellhousing Area Flex-plate Cracks), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair in 2022 and 2023; however, the dealer informed the contact that there were no parts or transmission mechanics available to perform the repair. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11720962 · source
2. Filed Jan 6, 2026ORTransmission & Drivetrain

   We were on a Family road trip when issues popped up. Car was engine was buzzing and jumping in gears when started up and running rough. No check engines lights showed up. But we decided to drop it off at a dealership in Grants Pass Oregon to get checkout as we didnt feel safe driving it home. They say it is the transmission going bad. We were hundreds of miles away from home and driving over the cascade pass when this was occurring. 1\3\26

   NHTSA complaint #11709040 · source
3. Filed Oct 3, 2025NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owned a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V413000 (Power Train), 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention), and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

   NHTSA complaint #11691227 · source
4. Filed Jul 30, 2025100,000 miMNTowedEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving on three separate occasions, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was previously diagnosed with a cracked flex plate, and the flex plate was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound and lost motive power upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no…

   NHTSA complaint #11677177 · source
5. Filed Jul 22, 202597,000 miMDTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for a routine oil change, and the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that the PTU was leaking oil and needed to be replaced. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 97,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11675320 · source
6. Filed Apr 15, 2025TNCrashTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car was in parked position on the shift. I exited the vehicle to put my dog in the house. Upon exiting the vehicle the car began to roll down a hill/mountainside with my children still in the vehicle. The car hit a large tree stopping it from rolling all the way down the hill. The open recall on this car was not disclosed upon purchased from used dealer in 2024.

   NHTSA complaint #11654697 · source
7. Filed Jan 6, 2025136,064 miRITowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact called on behalf of the dealer who owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact who is a Safety Emission Inspector for the dealer stated that the flex plate had fractured. The owner of the dealer was stopped at a traffic light when the engine seized, and the vehicle failed to move. After several attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the flex plate was fractured and needed to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11634352 · source
8. Filed Dec 9, 202479,877 miHIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHSTA Hotline for further assistance The approximate failure mileage was 79,877.

   NHTSA complaint #11629764 · source
9. Filed Oct 18, 202487,000 miCATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was leaking. The dealer diagnosed that the power transfer unit had failed, causing the rear differential to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a…

   NHTSA complaint #11620609 · source
10. Filed Aug 29, 2024NJTransmission & Drivetrain

    My vehicle’s flex plate is defective and, after having researched this further, it is a known manufacturer’s (Ford) issue. Despite this fact, Ford has conveniently issued a “recall” that eliminates my being able to have their defective part replaced and paid for by them. Straub vs Ford Motor Company, a lawsuit filed in 2021, attests to this fact. My question is how is Ford allowed to get away with this? It shouldn’t matter how long or how many likes the consumer has on the…

    NHTSA complaint #11611596 · source
11. Filed Aug 26, 2024TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The 2015 Ford Edge and similar models are notorious for flex plate cracking, which Is an absolute hazard to anyone driving it. These things can crack or shatter spontaneously, causing the engine to stop running, even mid-drive. This issue is known, yet the NHTSA hasnt deemed this as a true recall, so Ford isnt covering replacement of this part. PLEASE reconsider recalling this part!

    NHTSA complaint #11610823 · source
12. Filed Jul 15, 2024102,000 miNCTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated pulled into a gas station, opened the hood, and inspected the vehicle, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the flex plate was fractured and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to Ford Campaign…

    NHTSA complaint #11602295 · 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