2019 Ford Edge transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V550000Sep 10, 202097 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  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.

  Risk: 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.

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 5, 2026KYTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 torque converter and would be $4000.00 to fix. Transmission shop quoted about 2800.00. They said to wait till mid October because Ford…

   NHTSA complaint #11769169 · source
2. Filed Sep 30, 2026OKTransmission & Drivetrain

   In late August 2026, I was driving my 2019 Ford Edge SEL (2.0L EcoBoost, AWD, 8F35 8-speed automatic) at approximately 100,085 miles with my young son as a passenger. After coming to a normal stop at a stop sign, the vehicle would not engage any gear when I attempted to pull away. It rolled in neutral, with no drive power, approximately 150 feet past the stop sign before coming to a stop. The rotary shifter then automatically returned itself to Park. The wrench and check…

   NHTSA complaint #11768015 · source
3. Filed Sep 29, 2026KSTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car is having an extremely hard time accelerating and when it does its shifting rough, shuttering and lagging. I cant tell if the transmission is slipping or if its coil packs and spark plugs but its struggling. It throws no codes which keeps everyones hands tied because we dont even know which direction to go with it. My warranty covers power train but with no codes being thrown, no one is honoring the warranty.

   NHTSA complaint #11767631 · source
4. Filed Sep 24, 2026OHTransmission & Drivetrain

   •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.

   NHTSA complaint #11766609 · source
5. Filed Sep 19, 2026WITransmission & Drivetrain

   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 Bulletin had just been issued for this. I was advised not…

   NHTSA complaint #11765467 · source
6. Filed Sep 18, 2026MNTransmission & Drivetrain

   Replaced transmission in April 2025. On 9/14 error messages displayed powertrain failure. 9/15 car would not reverse. At shop pending diagnostic

   NHTSA complaint #11765264 · source
7. Filed Sep 16, 2026INTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission failure, specially torque converter. It's my primary vehicle and my children and I are at risk daily due to delay in the system when accelerating and shuddering. You can't accelerate quickly because the car can't keep up. There is the chance of complete failure while driving putting others and myself at risk of an accident. Due to overheating elements an engine fire is also a valid concern. Other components have started to go bad on the vehicle after this.…

   NHTSA complaint #11764745 · source
8. Filed Sep 10, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11763412 · source
9. Filed Sep 10, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   -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.

   NHTSA complaint #11763392 · source
10. Filed Sep 9, 2026AZEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11763198 · source
11. Filed Sep 7, 2026WIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The engine failed in 2024, leaving me stalled on the side of a major highway. More recently, in August 2026, my vehicle began experiencing problems shifting into reverse. A warning message stating, “Selected Gear will engage at low speed,” would appear. I contacted my local Ford dealership, and they stated that the transmission fluid was in poor condition, although they were unable to reproduce the specific shifting issue I was experiencing at that time. On September 3,…

    NHTSA complaint #11762520 · source
12. Filed Sep 4, 2026MNAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    My 2019-2021 Ford Edge, equipped with the 8F35 8-speed automatic transmission, is experiencing severe transmission shuddering, harsh shifting, and jerking symptoms consistent with premature torque converter and internal mechanical failure. I had to pay $800 out-of-pocket for dealership diagnostics and a transmission fluid flush to address these severe driveability issues. Despite the flush, the vehicle continues to shift poorly, presenting an unpredictable driving hazard…

    NHTSA complaint #11762254 · 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