Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon entering a car wash, she placed the gear shifter into neutral(N); however, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, her vehicle crashed another vehicle which sent that vehicle into a wall. The side curtain airbags deployed upon impact; however, the driver side air bag only partially deployed. The contact sustained minor scratches and bruises but did not seek medical assistance. The contact expressed that she experienced mental trauma days following the accident. The other driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The contact was not notified of any property to the car wash was damaged due to the accident. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard and was destroyed. …
The contact owned a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle in the driveway and taking groceries inside her residence, his wife heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle started rolling down the driveway onto the street independently. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the neighbor's vehicle that was parked in the driveway across the street, pushing the neighbor's vehicle into the garage where his neighbor was located. The contact's neighbor sustained back injuries and sought medical assistance. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there was no open recall and it was not a known failure. …
The contact's son-in-law owned a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after she placed the vehicle in park while on an incline, she exited the vehicle however, the vehicle rolled down the hill. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. Additionally, the contact stated that upon inspection by law enforcement, the vehicle remained shifted in park (p) The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total lost by the insurance company. The contact stated that upon research she noticed that the vehicles Y/M/M had a recall for the NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space, she shifted into drive(D) and depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and shifted into drive(D) again and the vehicle then responded. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving on the highway. The contact had shifted into drive(D) however, the transmission shifted into drive two(D2) inadvertently. The contact veered to the side of the road and shifted into drive(D). The contact was able to continue driving. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) which she associated with the failure. However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that when her daughter started the vehicle and shifted the gear from park(P) to reverse(R), the gear failed to shift. The check engine light was illuminated and the gear was then shifted into the opposite gear that the contact's daughter attempted to shift into. The contact's daughter applied the emergency parking brake and turned off the vehicle due to being inoperable. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter bushing needed to be replaced; however, the remedy parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact while driving 30 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel was resistant, and there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormally loud rattling sound while depressing the accelerator pedal and the rattling sound increased as the speed increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was included in Ford Campaign Number: 22N12, which might be related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 22N12 because the campaign had expired. The contact stated that she had not received a notice for the manufacturer's campaign. …
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving on three separate occasions, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was previously diagnosed with a cracked flex plate, and the flex plate was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound and lost motive power upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 22N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a vehicle safety complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he was unable to shift gear shifter into another gear. The contact notified the tow company and the tow truck driver was able to place the shifter cable back onto the shifter tab. There were no warning lights illuminated. The next day the contact notified the local dealer and was informed that the remedy for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) would be available in the fourth quarter of 2022. The contact shifted the vehicle to reverse and both ends of the shifter failed. The contact and neighbors pushed the vehicle to the side of the road and then the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from underneath the floorboard. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled off the roadway. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission flex plate had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact later took the vehicle to the local dealer and was notified of Customer Satisfaction Program: 22N12 - Rattle Noise at the Transmission Bellhousing Area - Flex plate Cracks, associated to his VIN; however, the vehicle was no longer covered under the warranty or mileage extensions. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated pulled into a gas station, opened the hood, and inspected the vehicle, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the flex plate was fractured and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to Ford Campaign Number: 22N12, but the repair would be partially covered due to the mileage. The contact had not received notification of Ford Campaign Number: 22N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied total coverage of the repair. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Related recalls
Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.
Transmission complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 118 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2015 Ford Edge, 16% of the model year's 731 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Ford Edge transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 22V-413 (shift linkage/cable/rod, Jun 10, 2022). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford Edge transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 36% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.