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 2019 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact's husband owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 30 MPH. Additionally, the vehicle was shaking and jerking while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no error codes were retrieved. The dealer recommended that she replace the tires and the battery. The vehicle was then taken to Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (4505 W 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268) where she was advised to take the vehicle to a Ford dealer. The vehicle was taken to Pearson Ford (10650 N Michigan Rd, Zionsville, IN 46077) where it was diagnosed with fuel injection line failure. The contact declined the fuel injection line repair and took the vehicle back to Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram where the technician test-drove the vehicle and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. …
I bought a brand new 2019 Ford Edge with 11 miles. I have serviced it regularly with no issues. On 11/8/2022, I was sitting at a stop light and had the automatic start/stop mode engaged when another car rear ended me at high impact while they were on a cell phone. It did extensive rear damage. Including needing new exhaust system. When driving my vehicle to the Ford collision center, I noticed a jerking motion when going from stop or slow mode to start. They diagnosed it as a torque converter and stated I needed a new transmission. When filing with insurance it wasn't covered because Ford stated they couldn't confirm it was accident related. 1st... it coincided with accident and written documents support the filed complaint when brought straight from accident. Documentation also supports regular services and no issues as late as three weeks prior to accident. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with the START/STOP feature; however, the feature was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle sputtered. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure mainly occurred while changing gears below 50 MPH. The vehicle failed to shift into gear, and the RPMS revved up. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving however, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The power train warning light was illuminated, and the message "Check Manual" was displayed. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle would jerk and would hesitate to respond. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would stop abruptly when coming to a complete stop. …
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 approximately 65 MPH with cruise control activated and his two kids in the vehicle, the cruise control inadvertently deactivated and the transmission seemed to have fallen out of gear, and the vehicle started bucking and jerking and then lost motive power and started to decelerate. The contact pulled over off the highway and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was an ongoing failure with the transmission. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission was shifting roughly while changing gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road, turned the vehicle off, then turned the vehicle back on, and the vehicle began to work as intended. The contact mentioned she drove a couple of miles at 35 MPH, the contact had to pull over a total of four times, exited the vehicle, detached the battery twice, and the failure persisted. The contact mentioned that while attempting to retrieve items from her open trunk, the trunk abruptly closed, causing her to become trapped. The contact attempted to open the truck with the key fob; however, was unsuccessful and started yelling, causing a bystander to assist. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on a two-lane street at 50 MPH, the vehicle was struggling to shift into gear while accelerating. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a faulty torque converter. The torque converter was replaced; however, several days later while driving 50 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering and heard an abnormal sound of wind inside the vehicle, and the steering wheel became loosened while accelerating. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast to a parking lot and parked the vehicle. The contact called her husband, who arrived on the scene to drive the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, and a service manager inspected the vehicle at the residence. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with torque converter failure. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic for a second opinion, where it was diagnosed with torque converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was advised by the independent mechanics not to drive the vehicle because it would be dangerous to do so. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the vehicle jerked abnormally and was driving sluggishly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the transmission had been replaced two times with low mileage. The first transmission was replaced at 26,000 miles. The contact was provided a financial discount for the repair. The second transmission was replaced at 26,500 miles. The contact stated that the repair was covered under warranty. …
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. …
Related recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission
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.
Transmission complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2019 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 462 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2019 Ford Edge, 60% of the model year's 772 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission › torque converter (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford Edge transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-550 (automatic transmission, Sep 10, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Edge transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury 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.