NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
34 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Mar 3, 2025
Electrical SystemPower Train
The power train fail on the expressway left lane just shut down it was very dangerous. A Ford dealer service department concluded that the true temperature of transmission fluid was not reading over heating but the fluid it’s self read overheated… also the reported that the transmission fluid was spewing out and had pieces of me…
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The power train fail on the expressway left lane just shut down it was very dangerous. A Ford dealer service department concluded that the true temperature of transmission fluid was not reading over heating but the fluid it’s self read overheated… also the reported that the transmission fluid was spewing out and had pieces of metal in it. As well as the internal computer not running as it should.
NHTSA ODI #11646009
36,000 miles · Feb 25, 2025
Electrical System
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal battery drainage, causing electrical functions, including the door lock power switch to become inoperable. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced three times within four years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; h…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal battery drainage, causing electrical functions, including the door lock power switch to become inoperable. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced three times within four years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
NHTSA ODI #11644821
Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 2024
Electrical System
Vehicle started making a repetitive "rubbing" noise and I smelled something burning, but unlike burnt rubber, it was a burning smell I've never encountered before. I was going about 35mph at the time this began. Within about 500ft, I slowed down as I approached an intersection and the vehicle stalled just as I was entering the i…
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Vehicle started making a repetitive "rubbing" noise and I smelled something burning, but unlike burnt rubber, it was a burning smell I've never encountered before. I was going about 35mph at the time this began. Within about 500ft, I slowed down as I approached an intersection and the vehicle stalled just as I was entering the intersection. There were no warning lights. I put it in park and attempted to restart it a couple times with no luck, then the third time I pressed and held the button, and it took about 4 seconds to start (seemed to struggle). On another occasion, I had just filled up my tank at a gas station, started my car, drove about 10 feet, then the car stalled. This time it restarted without issue. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem, they were willing to try again after I explained that recall 20S49 sounded similar to the problem I was having, but I didn't end up leaving my car with them because of the cost of the diagnosis and loaner car. I believe my VIN should have been recalled, as there is clearly something wrong, but since it is not in the system as a recall and I don't have the money to troubleshoot it, I am planning to sell the car to Ford, as I cannot, in good conscience, sell to a private buyer when I believe the vehicle may stall. I figure if I sell to Ford, it puts the liability of the defect back in their hands, where it belongs.
NHTSA ODI #11630240
40,000 miles · Nov 15, 2024
Electrical System
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster intermittently turned black. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle drove roughly. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not d…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster intermittently turned black. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle drove roughly. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
NHTSA ODI #11625425
117,329 miles · Oct 16, 2024
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidancePower Train
My cars rpm's started randomly jumping which would coincide with a slight jerking feeling when the car shifted gears. First I was told it was my spark plugs and then the coil packs. When both of those were changed and the problem persisted they ran multiple diagnostic tests and came up with nothing. Then my car started to shudde…
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My cars rpm's started randomly jumping which would coincide with a slight jerking feeling when the car shifted gears. First I was told it was my spark plugs and then the coil packs. When both of those were changed and the problem persisted they ran multiple diagnostic tests and came up with nothing. Then my car started to shudder when I put gas in it and then the radio screen and door locks would intermittently stop working and again they found no error codes. Then my pre-collision warning system started going off when there are no cars even remotely near. The same for my blind spot indicators. They just go off for no reason. Now after months of issues and zero error codes, they say it's the transmission failing and it will cost me $6,000 to fix. That's assuming that is actually the problem.
NHTSA ODI #11620170
51,000 miles · May 13, 2024
Electrical SystemPower Train
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 - 40 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering and there was a grinding sound while turning to the left or the right. The contact was informed by his wife that the Auto START/STOP was not functioning properly, and while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicl…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 - 40 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering and there was a grinding sound while turning to the left or the right. The contact was informed by his wife that the Auto START/STOP was not functioning properly, and while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle remained running. The dealer was not contacted. The contact discovered Technical Service Bulletin: 21-2389; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
NHTSA ODI #11588414
Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 2023
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
Infotainment system blacked out while driving and then began showing rear camera intermittently while driving. SB issued suggests this issue requires AIN software update. Dealer says SYNC module, TCU and rear camera need to be replaced. Seems to be discrepancy in whether or not this is a covered recall. Please advise.
NHTSA ODI #11557158
36,000 miles · Nov 9, 2023
Electrical System
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH, the navigation screen went black or blue. The contact stated that the Navigation controls and radio became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the screen became operable, but the failure recurred after driving. The vehicl…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH, the navigation screen went black or blue. The contact stated that the Navigation controls and radio became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the screen became operable, but the failure recurred after driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the APIM module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
NHTSA ODI #11554341
72,850 miles · Oct 25, 2023
Electrical SystemPower TrainSeat Belts
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the media center screen went blank. The contact stated that the buttons were missing on the screen upon starting or while driving the vehicle. The contact stated the driver's side seat belt failed to retract as needed. The contact had to manually feed the seat belt. Whil…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the media center screen went blank. The contact stated that the buttons were missing on the screen upon starting or while driving the vehicle. The contact stated the driver's side seat belt failed to retract as needed. The contact had to manually feed the seat belt. While driving in low gear, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was slow to shift into the intended gear. When the brake pedal was depressed at a stop, the brake released without application. The fuel mileage was lower than expected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where an unknown sensor was replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The manufacturer informed the contact that the repair was not covered under the warranty. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V550000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 72,850.
NHTSA ODI #11551863
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2023
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceVehicle Speed Control
The start/stop technology works from time to time. Example. At a complete stop icon appears and show’s technology off- the device is NOT off. At times the technology will engage at a complete stop then suddenly turns off with in seconds. At times when this device is on one can hear a rattling noise. When leaving from a complete …
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The start/stop technology works from time to time. Example. At a complete stop icon appears and show’s technology off- the device is NOT off. At times the technology will engage at a complete stop then suddenly turns off with in seconds. At times when this device is on one can hear a rattling noise. When leaving from a complete stop and applying the gas petal lightly the vehicle jumps/hop roughly 6” to 1’ without adding additional pressure to the gas petal. When using the advanced cruise control with NO vehicle in front of mine and have set the mileage which can been seen on the control panel the vehicle will keep the mileage speed for 3-6 seconds then decrease in speed up to 10-12 miles. If applying the brake when using cruise control and re-engage the speed (res button) the vehicle speeds up continuously at a very fast unsafe pace. The advance lane shift will warn me (turn red based on which lane it thinks I have crossed) I have steered out of my lane (low setting) but haven’t cross any lanes. Will use turn signals to change lane and lane shift turns red again to inform me I have steered out of my lane. This should not happen. Back up camera at times screen is black. Rear sensors when backing up even with large objects (persons- adult, another vehicle, garbage truck) will not notify me of objects. Now I can see the objects and don’t proceed but the sensors don’t go off and there are four. Brought vehicle to Akins ford in ga. Went for observation ride. The foreman noticed many issues including cruise control, after braking- suv leaping, sensors, backup camera. but felt there were no safety issues.
NHTSA ODI #11506503
Official recalls
3Jun 27, 2025
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Sep 10, 2020
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
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Seat Belts:pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
Seat Belts:front:webbing
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
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