2020 Ford Edge Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission › Torque converter
  7

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  37%
• 25k–50k
  25%
• 50k–75k
  1228%
• 75k–100k
  1228%
• 100k–150k
  1433%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2020 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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. …

Transmission assembly lost ability to operate in reverse. This happened while attempting to reverse in a public area. I had enough turn radius to get around an obstruction and drive home. While driving home, the vehicle shuttered under acceleration. There were intermittent delays in acceleration also. The vehicle would not reverse out of driveway the next day. Reverse camera engaged, but no movement. The vehicle the illuminated a message of "SHIFT SYS FAULT. Service Required". I had the vehicle towed to a repair facility for inspection. The Master ASE certified technician found that the fluid smelled burned, but there was not excessive metal shavings in fluid. He determined that the transmission had an internal failure and recommended replacement of transmission. This transmission has 123,000 miles on it. …

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and was losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the RPM raised to 3,000 RPM but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and the "Wrench" symbol were illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and stopped. The contact stated that she was hearing an abnormal "clanking" sound underneath the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and shifted into drive(D) and the vehicle made the abnormal clanking sound. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was barely moving. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission unintendedly downshifted before slamming into gear. In addition, the transmission upshifted independently before slamming into gear. There was an abnormal booming sound coming from the transmission. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission was malfunctioning. While the contact was driving back to the residence after picking up the vehicle from the dealer, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact stated that adjustments were made to the transmission. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while depressing the brake pedal, the transmission made a revving sound, and the vehicle lunged forward. …

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after the dealer overfilled the engine oil during an oil change, there was smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the engine oil was changed a second time. The contact stated that after the dealer redid the oil change, the "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available" message displayed on the Ford App. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving. The "Power Train Malfunction" message was displayed, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to Ken Garff Ford Ft. Collins (4809 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525); where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Ken Garff Ford Ft. Collins was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the RPMs began fluctuating very quickly. The transmission was slipping, causing the vehicle to lose motive power. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road however, the gear shifter failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque converter failed and sent metal particles throughout the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the diagnostic result was confirmed; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 103,534.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving between 0-45 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering abnormally. The contact stated that at 47 MPH or above, the vehicle operated as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was linked to Technical Service Bulletin: 21-2077. The contact called a transmission specialist and was informed that there was a lock on the transmission. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnostic tested. The mechanic informed the customer about replacing the torque converter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed there was no repair coverage on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated, and the transmission shifted hard to the next gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but was gradually becoming a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V011000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 89,833.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle, while starting the vehicle or attempting to depress the accelerator pedal the AWD mollification service required warning message illuminated. The contact mention he also heard a buzzling sound coming from rear drive unit. when opening the vehicle door. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnoses. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure NHTSA Campaign Number Recall Number: 21V011000 related to the (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they informed the contact to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 69,394.

Related recalls

Transmission complaints in other Edge years