Transmission lost fluid causing transmission to go bad. Ford has a recall on the transmission but not for my VIN
2019 Ford Edge
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Edge do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 724.
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Mileage at the reported incident
219 reports with mileage · 544 unknown
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What to inspect
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- Power Train. Review the 456 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 158 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
456 reportsThe contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stated that while accelerating 50 MPH or above, the vehicle started to work as intended. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an indepe…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stated that while accelerating 50 MPH or above, the vehicle started to work as intended. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and it was determined that the crankcase hose needed to be replaced and the engine needed to be reprogramed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt. The crankcase hose was replaced; however, the transmission was not rebuilt or replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle warranty had expired. No additional assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
This is an additional complaint, among all the others for the faulty transmission and/or torque converter. 72K miles and have had it a month and the rough shifting at low speeds issue has reared it's head.
The transmission, particularly from 3 to 4 and some from 5 to 6 jerks. This is a continuing issue with this model. My shop has told me it was the Torque Converter and is common with 2019 Edges.
TRANSMISSION FLUID FULL AND BLACK IN COLOR. TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART WHICH RESULTED IN MATERIALS ON DIP STICK AND BAD SHUDDER SHIFTING ON THE 1-2 AND 2-3. DEALERSHIP WAS FULLY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES REQUESTING ASSISTANCE WITH THE SHUDDERING ISSUE, BUT WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD BE SEVERAL M…
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TRANSMISSION FLUID FULL AND BLACK IN COLOR. TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART WHICH RESULTED IN MATERIALS ON DIP STICK AND BAD SHUDDER SHIFTING ON THE 1-2 AND 2-3. DEALERSHIP WAS FULLY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES REQUESTING ASSISTANCE WITH THE SHUDDERING ISSUE, BUT WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD BE SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE THEY COULD FIX. EACH SERVICE LEVEL STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE CHECKED, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE DIPSTICK THAT THEY DO NOT CHECK. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS TO INDICATE AN ISSUE, BUT THE DEALERSHIP DID DIAGNOSE WITH THE CODE: 61439 TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDS REPLACING
I bought my edge 19 days ago and now I’m 16,000 dollars in debt, and my transmission suffered catastrophic failure. Previous owner had it serviced often and I serviced it as soon as I purchased it. Dealer won’t take it back, and I’m left paying $350 a month for the next 5 years, and I am not able to afford another car. I have ze…
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I bought my edge 19 days ago and now I’m 16,000 dollars in debt, and my transmission suffered catastrophic failure. Previous owner had it serviced often and I serviced it as soon as I purchased it. Dealer won’t take it back, and I’m left paying $350 a month for the next 5 years, and I am not able to afford another car. I have zero transportation thanks to fords horrible 8 speed.
Transmission has had the lumpy shifting issue at lower speeds/gears since we bought it used from a local Ford Dealer. This appears to be a common problem if the reports in various internet forums is to be believed. PCM was upgraded, didn't help. Now the lumpiness has increased to bucking, making the car close to undriveable. In …
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Transmission has had the lumpy shifting issue at lower speeds/gears since we bought it used from a local Ford Dealer. This appears to be a common problem if the reports in various internet forums is to be believed. PCM was upgraded, didn't help. Now the lumpiness has increased to bucking, making the car close to undriveable. In addition when accelerating hard there is a considerable delay in actual increased movement, almost caused a wreck at one point.
Vehicle has 85K miles and shudders at 10-30 mph. Powertrain malfunction/Reduced Power warning light comes and goes randomly. Recently got Service Engine Warning stating torque converter clutch failed to apply. Diagnostic ran stating torque converter solenoid needs to be replaced. Have seen other owners with same make/model th…
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Vehicle has 85K miles and shudders at 10-30 mph. Powertrain malfunction/Reduced Power warning light comes and goes randomly. Recently got Service Engine Warning stating torque converter clutch failed to apply. Diagnostic ran stating torque converter solenoid needs to be replaced. Have seen other owners with same make/model that have same issue or have had complete transmission failure or replacement.
The transmission has gone out at 111,000 miles. We had taken it to the dealer for it dying without warning and losing power like it wasn’t getting fuel. They put a sensor in it and said it was fixed. When we left the dealership it seemed fine but in a few days the whistling came back. Ford wants $9800.00 to fix the same problem …
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The transmission has gone out at 111,000 miles. We had taken it to the dealer for it dying without warning and losing power like it wasn’t getting fuel. They put a sensor in it and said it was fixed. When we left the dealership it seemed fine but in a few days the whistling came back. Ford wants $9800.00 to fix the same problem in other 2019 but my VIN is not on the recall list. The Edge was jerking and shifting hard. Going forward when it was in reverse which are the same problems the recall on other 2019 Ford Edges. I am asking that you review this matter as I have found hundreds of people not being compensated by Ford’s unsafe design for the transmission in the 2019 Ford Edge vehicles. When I spoke to the dealer and Fords customer service, they basically said it was my problem not theirs. Ford wants $9,800.00 to repair it The transmission went out on June 1, 2025, after coming home from church.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered violently before accelerating. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was …
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered violently before accelerating. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was advised that an anti-shudder additive was added to the transmission; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure also occurred after the vehicle was stopped and the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Official recalls
325V442000 · Back Over Prevention:software
Jun 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.
20V550000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
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.
19V766000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage; Seat Belts:front:webbing; Seat Belts:pretensioner
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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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