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 2022 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was delayed while being displayed. The contact stated that a message that the Collision Assist was not available was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle lurched forward several times. Additionally, the contact stated that upon attempting to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle lurched forward while responding, and the vehicle jerked while driving. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The contact stated that upon shifting to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shuddered. There was an abnormal thud coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the RPM was fluctuating and the engine revved while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the torque converter and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer advised that the failure was a known failure and that there was a Technical Service Bulletin Number: 25-2154 that detailed the repair. The contact was advised by the dealer that a full transmission replacement was denied by the manufacturer, and that only the torque converter was replaced. The vehicle was partially repaired. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the powertrain control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but approximately six days later, while parked, after the vehicle was refueled, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle restarted after approximately 15 minutes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the check engine warning light illuminated after approximately six days. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store, where a hand held diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: P0450 and P0456. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving uphill at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to upshift and hesitated to maintain automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and had the vehicle towed back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle jerked, and the transmission independently shifted into park(P). In addition, an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon shifting into park(P), the warning messages "Control System Fault" and "Transmission not in Park" were displayed, and the vehicle started rolling backwards. The vehicle was stopped using the parking brake. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the headlights illuminated, the interior instrument panel lighting and display screen lighting became extremely dim, and it was difficult to read the display screen. Additionally, the vehicle started jerking and hesitated while driving at various speeds. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
The car was in a front end collision; the airbags did not deploy. Insurance said the car was reparable and fixed it; car was picked up from body shop on 07/19/2024. In May 2025, at only 3 years old, the transmission went out at 95,000 miles and was just replaced. Ford would not admit the accident had anything to do with the transmission going out on a 3 year old car. I was quoted almost $10,000 to replace it, but Ford "helped" and paid $4000 and I was left with the balance of $6200.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shuddered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed torque converter. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle was jerking and shuddering while in low gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. There was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Transmission complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2022 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 46 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2022 Ford Edge, 35% of the model year's 133 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission › torque converter (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 Ford Edge transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2022 Ford Edge, though it has 5 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 2022 Ford Edge transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries 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.