2019 Ford EDGE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
756 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
60,412 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 218 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 433 of 756 complaints (57.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 422 | 55.8% |
| Engine operation | 60 | 7.9% |
| Braking behavior | 35 | 4.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 13 | 1.7% |
| Steering behavior | 13 | 1.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 1.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 433 |
| Engine | 155 |
| Unknown Or Other | 74 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Seat Belts | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
Power Train: 433; Engine: 155; Unknown Or Other: 74; Electrical System: 31; Fuel/Propulsion System: 31; Engine And Engine Cooling: 29; Seat Belts: 20; Vehicle Speed Control: 20
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 52 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 32 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 68 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 43 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 21 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 52; 25,000 to 49,999: 32; 50,000 to 74,999: 68; 75,000 to 99,999: 43; 100,000 to 149,999: 21; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (68). 538 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 211 |
| 2025 | 254 |
| 2026 | 116 |
2019: 19; 2020: 20; 2021: 21; 2022: 45; 2023: 70; 2024: 211; 2025: 254; 2026: 116
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 422 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 60 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 35 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11243487 · 2019-08-13 (August 13, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD EDGE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY SHIFT INTO GEAR AND WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TENVOORDE FORD (185 ROOSEVELT RD, ST CLOUD, MN), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 22346131L6R802. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. *BF *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11243487 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11244141 · 2019-08-15 (August 15, 2019)
TRANSMISSION ISSUES, SLIPS, SEEMS TO GET STUCK BETWEEN GEARS, CONSTANTLY SHIFTING, JERKY STARTS, JERKY STOPS, SHIFTING IS VERY OBVIOUS, ALWAYS UP AND DOWN ALWAY IN MOTION. STARTED NOTICING ON BACKROADS, BROUGHT IT INTO KRAUSE FORD IN WOODSTOCK GA. THEY HAD IT A FEW DAYS, SAID FORD THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS, NOT BAD GAS, THEY DID SOMETHING, PROBABLY CLEARED MEMORY. RAN AGAIN FOR A FEW DAYS THEN STARTED TO DEGRADE AND TO BACK TO THE SAME PROBLEMS. BROUGHT IT BACK IN SENT THEM ONE OF THE INCIDENTS ON THIS SITE. (8-15-2019) FIRST…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11244141 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11219263 · 2019-06-11 (June 11, 2019)
2/5/19, ATTEMPTED TO USE PARALLEL PARK ASSIST FOR THE FIRST TIME. FOLLOWING PROMPTS ON THE DISPLAY, PULLED FORWARD AND STOPPED. NEXT SCREEN PROMPTED TO REMOVE HANDS FROM STEERING WHEEL,VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO BACK UP SLOWLY AND TURNED INTO DESIGNATED SPACE,CAR ACCELERATED WITH NO TIME TO APPLY BRAKES AND IMPACTED CAR PARKED BEHIND ME AND STALLED. VEHICLE SPEED PUSHED THE PARKED VEHICLE 30 FT. THAT VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A PARKED CAR,2 SPACES BEHIND IT. I CALLED THE DEALER THAT DAY TO ADD THE INCIDENT TO A SCHEDULED SERVICING ON 2/8/19. SERV D…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,426 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219263 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11296726 · 2020-01-02 (January 2, 2020)
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. I HAD TO TAKE OVER AND BRAKE ONCE I REALIZED IT WAS ABOUT TO HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE. NO ALERTS OR WARNINGS APPEARED ON THE SCREEN. THE SYSTEM SHOULDN'T HAVE CONTINUED WITH THE PARKING STEPS IF IT "LOST" ITS SENSORS ON THE SPACE AND SHOULD HAVE SENSED AN OBJECT IN THE PATH. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES AROUND 25-30 MPH. NEARLY STALLS BEFORE SHIFTING IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11296726 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11218296 · 2019-06-06 (June 6, 2019)
SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE WHERE GROUND WIRE DISCONNECTED FROM ECM AND CAR LOST 100% FUNCTIONALITY AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE OPERATING/DRIVING WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. HAZARDS WARNING LIGHTS WERE NON OPERABLE THEREFORE MY CONCERN IS IF AIRBAGS WOULD OF EVEN ACTUATED IF A REAR END ACCIDENT WOULD OF OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY. ISSUE CAUSED MAJOR TRAFFIC BACK UP AND POLICE HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. WHILE WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK, I HAD TO CLIMB OVER CENTER CONSOLE TO MANUALLY OPEN REAR DOOR TO REMOVE MY TODDLER …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11218296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11258599 · 2019-09-27 (September 27, 2019)
LOST STEERING WHILE PARALLEL PARKING ON A BUSY STREET WITH NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS APPEARING ON DASH, INCLUDING STEERING FAULT. THIS OCCURRED AT 9000 MILES AFTER ONLY 6 MONTHS OF DRIVING THIS BRAND-NEW CAR. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED THROUGH MY AAA MEMBERSHIP TO SAYBROOK FORD OTHERWISE THE FREE FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE WOULD HAVE TOWED IT TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP & I EXPECTED TO BE TREATED BETTER AT THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT. THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FOR A WEEK WHILE THEY TRIED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WHICH THE MECHANIC SAID OCCURRED IN A TIGHT TUR…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11258599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11399225 · 2021-03-04 (March 4, 2021)
EVERY TIME AFTER HARD ACCELERATION (ENGINE RPM > 4000), THE INTERIOR AIR VENTS AUTOMATICALLY OPEN FOR 5 TO 10 SECONDS (WHEN THE HVAC IS OFF) TO LET COOL AIR IN AND THEN AIR VENTS CLOSE OFF. AFTERWARDS, THERE IS REALLY A STRONG EXHAUST GAS SMELL FILL UP THE CABIN OF THE EDGE ST. REALLY UNBEARABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11399225 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11399226 · 2021-03-04 (March 4, 2021)
EVERY TIME AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK, THERE IS ALWAYS SOME SORT OF SPILLAGE FROM THE GAS FILLING GUN WHEN PULLING OUT THE GAS FILLING GUN.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11399226 at NHTSA ↗