2019 Ford Edge Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 462 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 462 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2019 Ford Edge, 60% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (38% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Torque converter: mentioned in 176 of 462 complaints (38%)
  • Transmission fluid: mentioned in 26 of 462 complaints (6%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2019 Ford Edge at $5,150, and half of them between $4,100 and $8,950.

Based on 46 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2023–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 105 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles10 · 10%
10k–25k miles1 · 1%
25k–50k miles11 · 10%
50k–75k miles36 · 34%
75k–100k miles28 · 27%
100k–150k miles18 · 17%
150k+ miles1 · 1%

How serious are the reports?

Of 462 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.

Ford Edge power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2019, with 462 complaints
2007: 19320071932008: 2772772009: 212009212010: 52522011: 17220111722012: 47472013: 16020131602014: 56562015: 11820151182016: 88882017: 14820171482018: 83832019: 46220194622020: 1881882021: 362021362022: 45452023: 5202352024: 55

n = 2,156 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2024 Edge511%1,550
2023 Edge522%56,000
2022 Edge4534%86,000
2021 Edge3632%68,000
2020 Edge18858%84,000
2019 Edge46260%70,000
2018 Edge8310%74,000
2017 Edge14811%74,031
2016 Edge8810%62,750
2015 Edge11816%59,000
2014 Edge5615%57,514
2013 Edge1607%66,145
2012 Edge474%48,797
2011 Edge17210%49,236
2010 Edge528%50,000
2009 Edge218%95,000
2008 Edge27725%85,500
2007 Edge19320%87,871

When owners reported it

Peak: 2025, with 183 complaints
2019: 2201922020: 3202032021: 4202142022: 152022152023: 312023312024: 12720241272025: 18320251832026: 97202697

n = 462 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Power train:automatic transmissionSep 10, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V550000 · 97 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The vehicle shudders and misses bad at this has been going on for several months. Wehaditscanned by a transmission shop and the said it was spark plug trouble. We replaced them twice and did not fix problem. We had it scanned again and was coil packs which we replaced twice an it did not fix it…

Received Oct 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769169

In late August 2026, I was driving my 2019 Ford Edge SEL (2.0L EcoBoost, AWD, 8F35 8-speed automatic) at approximately 100,085 miles with my young son as a passenger. After coming to a normal stop at a stop sign, the vehicle would not engage any gear when I attempted to pull away. It rolled in…

Received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768015

My car is having an extremely hard time accelerating and when it does its shifting rough, shuttering and lagging. I cant tell if the transmission is slipping or if its coil packs and spark plugs but its struggling. It throws no codes which keeps everyones hands tied because we dont even know which…

Received Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767631
Ford Edge
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Frequently asked questions

Do all 2019 Ford Edges have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 462 owner complaints about power train for the 2019 Ford Edge (60% of the 770 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford Edge power train?

Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2019 Ford Edge?

Owners report a typical cost of $5,150 (half paid between $4,100 and $8,950), from 46 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2019 Ford Edge?

The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 176 of 462 complaints, followed by “transmission fluid” (26).

Other 2019 Ford Edge problems

See all 2019 Ford Edge problems or power train problems across all Edge years.