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2019 Ford Edge
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 773
- Received Jun 2019 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips99 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds96 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Transmission fails or loses power while driving96 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V442000Ford 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.
- Recall #20V550000Ford 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slipsFirst signal: Nov 2023
- Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speedsFirst signal: Jun 2023
- Transmission fails or loses power while drivingFirst signal: Mar 2022
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 1 fire, 4 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds
- Transmission fails or loses power while driving
8 more problems
- Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates
- Head gasket leaks coolant into engine
- Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
- Transmission will not engage reverse gear
- Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Tires blow out or tread separates
- Alloy wheel rims crack and lose air
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 211 |
| 2025 | 254 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 133 |
| Total | 773 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 99 | 13% | 4.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.6% |
| Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds | 96 | 12% | 41.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.0% |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 96 | 12% | 8.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2022 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 8.0% |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 74 | 9.6% | 10.1× | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 48 | 6.2% | 2× | |
| Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion | 41 | 5.3% | 2.3× | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 28 | 3.6% | 0.4× | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 19 | 2.5% | 0.7× | NHTSA recall #19V766000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 19 | 2.5% | 1.4× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 18 | 2.3% | 0.7× | NHTSA recall #25V442000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 11 | 1.4% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 10 | 1.3% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 10 | 1.3% | 0.7× | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 9 | 1.2% | 0.7× | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 9 | 1.2% | 3.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.1% |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 7 | 0.9% | 1.5× | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 6 | 0.8% | – | |
| Alloy wheel rims crack and lose air | 6 | 0.8% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 4 | 0.5% | 1.1× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V442000June 27, 2025200,237 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #20V550000September 10, 202097 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #19V766000October 25, 2019366 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: anchorage; seat belts: front: webbing; 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.
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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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2019 Ford Edge.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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