2020 Ford Edge Problems & Complaints

Most common 2020 Ford Edge problems

• Transmission & drivetrain~85,000 miles
  18958%
• Engine & cooling~69,000 miles
  5417%
• Other / not specified~3,000 miles
  5015%
• Driver assistance~60,000 miles
  3410%
• Electrical system~39,000 miles
  258%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~24,000 miles
  134%
• Speed control & acceleration~90,000 miles
  124%
• Seat belts~59,000 miles
  113%
• Fuel & propulsion system~86,000 miles
  93%
• Brakes~61,000 miles
  82%
• Wheels & tires~7,000 miles
  62%
• Suspension~17,000 miles
  62%
• Body & structure~50,000 miles
  62%
• Steering~1,000 miles
  52%
• Air bags~30,000 miles
  52%
• Lights
  10%
• Seats~71,000 miles
  10%

Share of the 325 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2020 Ford Edge recalls (4)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2020 Ford Edge:

What 2020 Ford Edge owners say

Transmission & drivetrain all 189 →

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact was informed by his wife that the transmission was slipping while driving. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating to 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked and hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed, but no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that while driving 60-70 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving, upon exiting the Interstate and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact turned on the hazard lights, and the vehicle was towed to a nearby dealer, where the contact was informed that the check engine and power train warning lights were illuminated. …

My daughter along with my son in law had parked the car under the carport, once parked they got out to get my grandchildren out, My son in law get the baby on the passengers side while my daughter the drivers. My son in law got his side and shut the door. My daughter takes a bit longer because my oldest grandboy has special needs and takes a little longer. Once she shut his door with the drivers door still open the car rolled back. The drivers door struck my daughters knocking her down to the concrete. She had to toss my grandson to get him clear of the car, His head also struck the concrete. The car then ran over my daughters upper right leg. the car proceeding down hill and across the street where it struck the house across the street. Police and EMS where called, at the time my daughter refused transport. …

Engine & cooling all 54 →

The contact's daughter owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle was unmovable. The contact then purchased coolant and added coolant to the reservoir. The contact was able to drive the vehicle; however, the failure recurred within 2 hours. The contact added coolant to the vehicle and was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the Ford dealer, where the contact was informed that she would be charged a fee for a diagnostic test. The contact declined and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was purchased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, while driving 35-45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle choked and stalled. The driver was able to coast to the side of the roadway. The contact had since switched to premium fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Driver assistance all 34 →

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while she was depressing the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down in order to park but the brake pedal traveled the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a wall where it came to a stop. The contact mentioned that the Forward Collision Avoidance/Emergency Automatic Braking failed to detect that the wall was in front and prevent the collision. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and they stated that no failure was determined. The manufacturer was contacted and advised she will receive a call and to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 17,015.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility) and the vehicle was repaired before the contact took ownership of the vehicle. The contact stated that after taking ownership of the vehicle, the rearview camera failed to display an image in the rear of the vehicle. The camera displayed a black screen in cold and snowy weather. The contact stated that the carpet near the wheel wells would collect snow causing ice to form around the tires, causing damages to the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility) was related to the present failure; however, the vehicle could not be repaired free of charge. The dealer had placed washers near the wheels to prevent snow from accumulating by holding down the carpet. …

2020 Ford Edge engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.