Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the media center screen went blank. The contact stated that the buttons were missing on the screen upon starting or while driving the vehicle. The contact stated the driver's side seat belt failed to retract as needed. The contact had to manually feed the seat belt. While driving in low gear, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was slow to shift into the intended gear. When the brake pedal was depressed at a stop, the brake released without application. The fuel mileage was lower than expected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where an unknown sensor was replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The manufacturer informed the contact that the repair was not covered under the warranty. …
My cars rpm's started randomly jumping which would coincide with a slight jerking feeling when the car shifted gears. First I was told it was my spark plugs and then the coil packs. When both of those were changed and the problem persisted they ran multiple diagnostic tests and came up with nothing. Then my car started to shudder when I put gas in it and then the radio screen and door locks would intermittently stop working and again they found no error codes. Then my pre-collision warning system started going off when there are no cars even remotely near. The same for my blind spot indicators. They just go off for no reason. Now after months of issues and zero error codes, they say it's the transmission failing and it will cost me $6,000 to fix. That's assuming that is actually the problem.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH, the navigation screen went black or blue. The contact stated that the Navigation controls and radio became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the screen became operable, but the failure recurred after driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the APIM module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 - 40 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering and there was a grinding sound while turning to the left or the right. The contact was informed by his wife that the Auto START/STOP was not functioning properly, and while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle remained running. The dealer was not contacted. The contact discovered Technical Service Bulletin: 21-2389; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal battery drainage, causing electrical functions, including the door lock power switch to become inoperable. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced three times within four years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH in the snow, the AWD malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wire leading to the rear differential was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle could not be covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster intermittently turned black. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle drove roughly. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Vehicle started making a repetitive "rubbing" noise and I smelled something burning, but unlike burnt rubber, it was a burning smell I've never encountered before. I was going about 35mph at the time this began. Within about 500ft, I slowed down as I approached an intersection and the vehicle stalled just as I was entering the intersection. There were no warning lights. I put it in park and attempted to restart it a couple times with no luck, then the third time I pressed and held the button, and it took about 4 seconds to start (seemed to struggle). On another occasion, I had just filled up my tank at a gas station, started my car, drove about 10 feet, then the car stalled. This time it restarted without issue. …
Found 2 pea sized, spots of something on garage floor over 2 months period of time. Car had seemed to OK with exception of occasional delay in shifting gears. Returning from long drive home, car started jerking and studdering upon acceleration as merging onto highway. This happened several times throughout drive home. Could have been easily rear ended on busy highway, we were very nervous. The system light went on only during the intense jerking, when car was turned off, system light never turned back on when restarted. Vehicle Health report, did not detect any issues. Brought into dealership, they had 5 weeks total, was told needed new transmission and front brakes. They said "luck of the draw" was the cause of the transmission problem. $4800.00 Upon pickup of Edge, studdering noted in brakes. Returned car, another $500, they said rear brakes now needed. …
Bought a used 2019 Ford Edge, and transmission had issues within 2weeks of minimal operation!! Transmission slippage, does not go into gear or has a long pause going into gear (even right from park). VERY HARD shifts in lower gears upon upshift AND downshift. Also, gets worse the longer you drive it. It jerks, bucks, lurches, snaps your neck forward or backward, or does not go at all!! After this happens for a few minutes, it wouldn't even go into reverse!! That's just TRYING to drive it. As you might imagine, it's quite difficult to concentrate on road signs, hazards, pedestrians, and other cars whilst you're trying to drive this thing!! How could FORD possibly even think this is a safe vehicle!!
Electrical complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Ford Edge, 4% of the model year's 772 complaints. The component named most often is wiring (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford Edge electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2019 Ford Edge, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Edge electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 7,000 miles, and 59% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system 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.