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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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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
219 reports with mileage · 544 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- 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.
What owners actually said
763 reportsThe contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked before slamming into gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics. However, no cause fo…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked before slamming into gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics. However, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact associated the failure to manufacturer recall number: 20S49. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
TRANSMISSION IS SHUDDERING AND JERKING
Rear camera stays after shifting out of reverse
Back up camera stays on after the vehicle is shifted into drive.
My 2019 Ford Edge transmission has been shuddering, jerking, and harsh shifting at low speeds. I’m afraid when driving the transmission is going to fall out of. the car on the road - doesn’t make me feel safe driving it. Took it to dealer and they tell me it is normal wear and tear on the vehicle, which I question. Call Ford and…
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My 2019 Ford Edge transmission has been shuddering, jerking, and harsh shifting at low speeds. I’m afraid when driving the transmission is going to fall out of. the car on the road - doesn’t make me feel safe driving it. Took it to dealer and they tell me it is normal wear and tear on the vehicle, which I question. Call Ford and they tell me there is no recall on this vehicle about its transmission, there should be - it is unsafe. There was no Service Engine Lights, just knocking, jerking as I start to drive the vehicle. Please reach out Ford and heave them fix the issue under a recall.
Needs new torque converter at 66,000 miles.
Shuddering when driving, hard shifting down, transmission feels to be slipping. no warning lights on yet. I am worried about it not shifting and causing an accident or slipping the gear & causing an accident.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered, and the failure ceased while driving 45-50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a tune-up was performed, and the fuel lines were cleaned; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered, and the failure ceased while driving 45-50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a tune-up was performed, and the fuel lines were cleaned; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be taken apart. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Vehicle has hard shifting, delayed response when changing gears. Sudden shudders or almost a bucking type motion when attempting to go after stopping at red lights. Torque converter was replaced in January of 2024. Vehicle began have same issues and same parts were replaced in April of 2025. It is now July of 2025 vehicle is com…
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Vehicle has hard shifting, delayed response when changing gears. Sudden shudders or almost a bucking type motion when attempting to go after stopping at red lights. Torque converter was replaced in January of 2024. Vehicle began have same issues and same parts were replaced in April of 2025. It is now July of 2025 vehicle is completely obsolete and unable to shift out of any gear or even into neutral. All work performed at a ford certified dealership. Vehicle now being worked on for the third time with the same issues and parts being replaced car has been inoperable for a month at a time for three consecutive years.
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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