Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
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 while driving 65 MPH, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on the highway, and the contact took the next exit and exited the highway. The contact stated that while at the stop light, the vehicle jerked, and the contact became aware of an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact drove to an Advanced Auto Parts parking lot and allowed the engine to cool off. The contact stated that after the engine had cooled down, the coolant level was checked, and was below the minimum level. However, the contact stated that there was no indication that the coolant was low and no evidence of a leak. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir. The contact started the vehicle, and there was heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the maintenance warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking. The contact drove the vehicle to his intended destination. The contact parked the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the wrench warning light was off. The contact stated while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact continued to drive, and the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a scheduled service appointment. The contact stated that after the service appointment was completed, the contact started the vehicle, and the maintenance warning light was off. The contact stated that two days later, while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and engine temperature warning lights illuminated; however, the contact immediately pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and safely drove to the location where the vehicle had received an oil change service two days before. The independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and checked the coolant level, which he had filled two days before, and informed the contact that he could smell coolant burning and that the coolant was leaking into the engine. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The contact safely drove the vehicle to her residence, contacted the dealer, and scheduled for the vehicle to be picked up by a tow truck service. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while at a complete stop with her 9-months old daughter in the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal flushing sound. The contact stated that upon inspecting the engine compartment, the contact noticed that the coolant level was significantly low. The contact added coolant to the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle made the abnormal flushing sound while driving 3 days later. The contact noticed that the coolant level was low and added coolant to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the engine. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant intrusion in the engine, and the engine needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut down. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle and provided the contact an estimate for the repair. The contact stated the air conditioner and catalytic converter also had failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for the repair. The contact stated that the purge valve and spark plugs were replaced, and an oil change was performed. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle hesitated to respond. The vehicle was inspected by another independent mechanic at the residence, and it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs and ignition coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that on several occasions while accelerating, the vehicle jerked back and forth continually. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the turbo charger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The contact stated that on one occasion, while the vehicle was running, the contact entered the residence, and upon returning, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the contact noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor on the interior of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that later in the day, the contact's husband was driving the vehicle and the failure reoccurred. The contact's husband parked the vehicle and checked the coolant level. The contact's husband noticed that the coolant reservoir was almost empty and noticed a burning coolant odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine coolant. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the vehicle tugged and jerked. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle responded as needed upon depressing the accelerator pedal harder. The contact was able to drive; however, the vehicle was tugging and jerking while driving. The contact stated while pulling into the parking lot of an independent mechanic, the contact saw smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The mechanic diagnosed that the exhaust gas had mixed with the coolant system, causing the head gasket failure. The mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact's friend owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut off without warning. Upon restart of the vehicle, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot(H). Upon inspection, it was discovered that the coolant reservoir was almost empty. The contact stated that coolant was frequently added to the coolant reservoir due to the recurring failure. Upon further inspection, the contact discovered that coolant was leaking into an engine cylinder, causing heavy white smoke to come from the exhaust pipe. A dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was instructed to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The dealer and manufacturer stated there were no recalls on the vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while attempting to pull into a parking spot, the vehicle failed to respond while shifting into reverse(R) and into drive(D). The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle several times, the vehicle jolted while responding. The contact stated that the vehicle later failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the battery was replaced, and the vehicle restarted; however, the dealer informed the contact that the transmission failure persisted. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. …
Engine complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2019 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 185 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2019 Ford Edge, 24% of the model year's 772 complaints. The component named most often is exhaust system › emission control › gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford Edge engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling 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 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 61,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to engine & cooling 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.