2019 Ford Edge
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 766
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
60% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 766 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 989 |
| 2008 | 1,119 |
| 2009 | 261 |
| 2010 | 673 |
| 2011 | 1,803 |
| 2012 | 1,134 |
| 2013 | 2,445 |
| 2014 | 382 |
| 2015 | 724 |
| 2016 | 919 |
| 2017 | 1,361 |
| 2018 | 833 |
| 2019 | 766 |
| 2020 | 321 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 131 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 44 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
60% · 462 reportsMost commonly citing torque converter and automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle would not accelerate and caused my to bump into a wall. The vehicle is spluttering and the interior filled with chemical smoke caused by a coolant leak and it burning by the motor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-27
Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds between 2nd and 5th gears, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
When accelerating at low speeds the transmission bucks and/or surges so that the car stutters.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Engine
21% · 158 reportsElectrical system
4% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and camera/sensor.
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2019 Ford Edge st - using parallel park assist feature, I followed prompts on screen, the car backed into another vehicle, damaging the right rear quarter-panel of the Edge.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-02
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Engine and engine cooling
4% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
Fuel/propulsion system
4% · 32 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-11-12Seat belts19V766000 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.
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.
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2020-09-23Power train20V550000 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.
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.
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2025-09-04Back over prevention25V442000 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,...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Ford Edge — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 462 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 158 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 34 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V766000 · Seat belts
- Recall 20V550000 · Power train
- Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2019 Ford Edge reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Ford Edge is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Edge?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Edge have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.