2020 Ford Edge driver assistance & safety tech problems
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
34 owners have reported driver assistance & safety tech problems with the 2020 Ford Edge, 10% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 45,000 mi.
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech complaints
- 34
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Related recalls
- 2
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
Specific components reported
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech covers: Automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, backup camera, stability and traction control.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance: warnings | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 8 |
| Back over prevention | 6 |
| Back over prevention: warnings | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control | 3 |
| Back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2 |
| Back over prevention: rearview system braking | 2 |
| Lane departure: assist | 2 |
| Lane departure: blind spot detection | 2 |
| Lane departure: warning | 2 |
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech complaints across Ford Edge years
Mileage when the problem appeared
Related recalls
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
What owners say
- Filed Aug 19, 2026GADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine
VIn number:[XXX] case number:XXX, My [XXX] car just 6 years old car and just run around 69000 miles,Coolant leaked into the engine, causing it to fail. Ford is demanding we pay $6,000 for a replacement.We cant accept we need Pay $6000 for replace engine,because Thats problem should don't happened on a 6 Years old car( and just 69000 miles). this issue happened on my car More Than 2 months already ,we don't have a car for drive now,that's so bad. My car send to Mall of…
NHTSA complaint #11757953 · source - Filed Jul 29, 2026MIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSteering
While driving the HVAC stops working, radio locks at current setting (cannot turn volume up or down, etc.), screen goes blank or locks, windows do not open or close. Their are multiple warnings about sensors not working. Malfunctioning driver assist jerks wheel when driving through a restaraunt drive-thru. Had the sensor replaced for the adaptive cruise control and it did not correct the cruise issue. The issue initially started with the monitor screen going blank randomly…
NHTSA complaint #11753565 · source - Filed Jul 17, 202698,000 miOHDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #11751012 · source - Filed Jul 7, 2026OKDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
I was on a highway going 75 and my car just slowed down and i was in front of a semi truck then the gears wouldn’t shift i was stalled in that lane everything else worked but the gears wouldn’t shift into place i got it in neutral and pushed it to the side
NHTSA complaint #11748766 · source - Filed Jun 23, 2026NMDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine
Complainant: [XXX] Vehicle: 2020 Ford Edge VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: Approx. 152,000 miles Target of Complaint: Ford Motor Company / [Don Chalmers Ford] Subject: Request for Goodwill Financial Assistance Due to Documented, Inherent Transmission Manufacturing Defect I am filing this dispute to request financial assistance/cost-sharing from Ford Motor Company for a total transmission failure on my 2020 Ford Edge. While the vehicle is past its standard powertrain warranty,…
NHTSA complaint #11745831 · source - Filed Mar 23, 2026MIBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
I keep getting a dash alert that the trailer is connected when i don't have a trailer hooked up along with a messege that states blind spot &cross traffic alert deactivated, trailer attatched. This occurred on several different occasions within several weeks
NHTSA complaint #11726532 · source - Filed Mar 11, 202672,000 miWIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing in a parking lot, the rearview camera image failed to be displayed. The message “Camera not Available” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with the failure of the rearview camera image; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, where it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V123000 (Back Over…
NHTSA complaint #11723517 · source - Filed Mar 6, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
My backup camera has the same issue as the recall for the 2021-2024 Ford Edge. Why is my year not included in the recall?
NHTSA complaint #11722531 · source - Filed Sep 16, 202560,000 miALDriver Assistance & Safety TechVisibility & Wipers
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R), the rearview camera image displayed a white image on the screen. The contact called a dealer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
NHTSA complaint #11687554 · source - Filed Sep 12, 2025NCDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
While I am driving my vehicle Ford Edge when I press the gas pedal the vehicle do not respond property. Is acting like the vehicle has no enough gas and its shake the car a little bit. I took it to the Ford dealer in Asheboro NC, but because is no recall in place the only option for me was to pay for a initial inspection and see if the problem can be found. About the Forward Collision Warning is coming one in a while when we are driving for no reason. I also notified to the…
NHTSA complaint #11687014 · source - Filed Sep 11, 202589,871 miMNDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the Pre-Collision control activation notification failed to display for approximately 2 minutes after starting to drive. The Pre-Collision notification flashed a warning sign with a red wrench informing the driver to See Owner’s Manual. While driving at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated unintendedly, which caused the system to take control of the vehicle.…
NHTSA complaint #11686555 · source - Filed Sep 8, 2025OKDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the forward-facing camera stopped functioning as designed, with the messages "Pre-Collision not Available - Sensors Blocked, Please Clear Sensors" displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the forward-facing camera was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
NHTSA complaint #11685744 · source
Other 2020 Ford Edge problem areas
- Transmission & Drivetrain (188)
- Engine (54)
- Other / Unknown (50)
- Electrical System (25)
- Visibility & Wipers (13)
- Seats & Seat Belts (12)
- Acceleration & Cruise Control (12)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (9)
- Brakes (8)
- Wheels & Tires (6)
- Body & Structure (6)
- Suspension (6)
- Steering (5)
- Airbags (5)
- Lighting (1)
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