2020 Ford Edge Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2020 Ford Edge, 58% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (30% of reports).
- 188power train complaints
- 84,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $7,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 14%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Torque converter: mentioned in 57 of 188 complaints (30%)
- Transmission fluid: mentioned in 11 of 188 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 2020 Ford Edge at $7,000, and half of them between $4,500 and $8,250.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2024–2026), 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 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 188 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Edge power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 5 | 11% | 1,550 |
| 2023 Edge | 5 | 22% | 56,000 |
| 2022 Edge | 45 | 34% | 86,000 |
| 2021 Edge | 36 | 32% | 68,000 |
| 2020 Edge | 188 | 58% | 84,000 |
| 2019 Edge | 462 | 60% | 70,000 |
| 2018 Edge | 83 | 10% | 74,000 |
| 2017 Edge | 148 | 11% | 74,031 |
| 2016 Edge | 88 | 10% | 62,750 |
| 2015 Edge | 118 | 16% | 59,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 56 | 15% | 57,514 |
| 2013 Edge | 160 | 7% | 66,145 |
| 2012 Edge | 47 | 4% | 48,797 |
| 2011 Edge | 172 | 10% | 49,236 |
| 2010 Edge | 52 | 8% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Edge | 21 | 8% | 95,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 277 | 25% | 85,500 |
| 2007 Edge | 193 | 20% | 87,871 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Risk: If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
Vehicle shudders and is sluggish. Dealer says torque converter needs replaced for $4700. This could leave me stranded on a highway or neighborhood. There are no warnings on my vehicle. Seems to be a very common problem in this vehicle. Vehicle has not been repaired yet due to cost. Parts are hard…
hard shifting of the transmission causes sudden acceleration interruption. the brief delay is concerning while entering traffic.
Vehicle shutters between 0-40 mph when shifting
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Ford Edges have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 188 owner complaints about power train for the 2020 Ford Edge (58% of the 324 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 2020 Ford Edge power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls 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 84,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2020 Ford Edge?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,000 (half paid between $4,500 and $8,250), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2020 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 57 of 188 complaints, followed by “transmission fluid” (11).
Other 2020 Ford Edge problems
- Engine problems (51)
See all 2020 Ford Edge problems or power train problems across all Edge years.