Ford Edge 2019: Retiros, Quejas y Ley de Limón de California

Repeated torque converter failure and repairs. Has been repaired ant dealership under warranty multiple times and keeps failing. 2 months after last repair the torque converter failed again causing damage to the transmission and engine stoppage on the highway.

NHTSA #11738845

Torque Converter and Transmission failed just outside of the powetrain mileage limit. The compenents were replaced in January 2026 and have failed again as of May 2026. Ford is of no assistance to the customer for the failure.

NHTSA #11739248

Car was repeatedly hesitating and shuddering during normal stop/go driving. Took it to the dealer and it was diagnosed with a "torque converter" issue (estimated cost of repairs is 4100). After researching this more, this looks to be a known issue with Ford 6-speed automatic transmissions. The hesitating and shuddering is a safety issue since the car is not responding properly to the drivers actions.

NHTSA #11741294

Transmission broke way too early.

NHTSA #11742277

Basically these cars are known to have major transmission problems that cause transmission failure, and my car is now experiencing the symptoms leading to that failure. I've seen a lot of people complaining about it, and though I guess it is my turn to get in on the complaints. Wasnt sure where else to do something like this.

NHTSA #11731722

The shifter won’t shift, and it places its self back in park on its own. My car shudders and bucks under speed of 30. No light were on until it happened and I had a certified mechanic look at it and confirm it had power train issues

NHTSA #11732796

THE CAR IS SHUDERRING IN LOW SPEED, FEEL LIKE KICKS

NHTSA #11738975

Our torque converter has gone out on our vehicle. It has been meticulously maintained with fluid changes and every service when needed at mileage intervals. It started showing symptoms at 63k miles which is unacceptable for a transmission to start dying already. Looking online lots of other drivers have the same issue but ford refuses to acknowledge this transmission sucks and wants us to cover their incompetence. Would never buy another ford again.

NHTSA #11728054

2019 Ford Edge shudders and fails to accelerate making it difficult and unsafe to merge with traffic, execute left turns, and drive safely. There are no warning lights. This appears to be a known problem with the torque converter but no recall has been issued.

NHTSA #11724772

2019 FORD EDGE SEL POWERTRAIN FAILURE AT 69,120 MILES

NHTSA #11728878

I have a 2019 Ford Edge Vin: [XXX] . My torque converter is going out and my warranty company doesn't want to replace because they say it was a pre existing issue. I know there are a lot of people with this same exact problem and I know there is an investigation into the problem. I need to know if there is any way this can be added to the recall list so I don't have to pay for this out of pocket. The dealership I bought this from knew about the problem and cleared all codes before they sold me the vehicle. I bought an exteded warranty through Endurance and I waited until after the 1000 mile and 30 day wait before filing any claim and they don't want to fix it. My name is [XXX] and my contact information is [XXX] . My email is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #11739676

Torque converter clutch stuck, clutch material in the transmission fluid. The vehicle hesitates upon takeoff. Once I'm up to a cruising speed, it goes away

NHTSA #11738760

Torque converter failure caused a transmission rebuilt covered under the 5 year 75,000 mile warranty. Approximately 14 months later it failed again this time Ford wants me to pay for their incompetence upwards of $5000 because it is past the 5 years. This is a major ongoing problem with the Ford Edge and should be subjected to a recall because the failure rate is so high.

NHTSA #11726023

Shortly after my warranty ended the transmission needed a full replacement and left the vehicle undriveable at 100k miles. There were no signs leading up to it , no lights coming on, nothing. Went from driving around just fine to completely stuck until fixed. Then Ford quoted me to fix it for about $10,000 dollars. It was shocking, disappointing and left me feeling helpless and betrayed due to lack of concern from anyone. Its either pay us to fix, buy a new one or get out of here. I also owed about 2 years of payments on the vehicle at the time as well.

NHTSA #11741972

My car hesitates to shift, gear slips, shudders, and loss acceleration. I almost got into accident while merging on the highway because I lost acceleration due to gear slips. This car is dangerous.

NHTSA #11720585

We are having transmission issues with our 2019 Ford Edge. Sudden shifting, very jerky. The opposite of a smooth performing transmission. You step on the gas, you hear the RPM's going but it doesn't want to go. Then all of the sudden it shifts while the rpm's are elevated and then jerks you. It seems like this is really bad for the transmission and making things worse. I don't know if this is necessarily a safety issue but it definitely would be if trying to merge onto a major highway, driving up a hill, or my wife got stranded somewhere that is not safe. This is my wife's car and I'm not sure what to do but in my opinion it not safe do these concerns.

NHTSA #11716458

At 78k miles the transmission/torque converter needs to be replaced due to a “shudder” felt between 20-30 mph at lower rpm’s. Higher engine rpm’s (rapid acceleration) and the shudder is not felt - but the issue is still there. Repair cost from Ford was quoted at $9600 for a new transmission. This is ridiculous. Seems like a great way for Ford to ensure they get paid downstream as well as up front.

NHTSA #11725657

Torque converter slipping. No one was injured during or after driving the vehicle. Ford dealership service center confirmed problem and made repairs. They was never any warning lights that turned on.

NHTSA #11729165

Faulty transmission. Needs to be replaced after only 99,000 miles.

NHTSA #11713319

Torque converter shudder during acceleration per ford TSB 21-2154. Removed and replaced torque converter with factory new to remedy issue. No check engine lights per TSB 21-2154.

NHTSA #11711968

I have < 60K on this Edge. The transmission needed replacing (out of warranty barely). This is my wife’s vehicle. She’s been retired for three years and hardly drives it. This is not a fair wear and tear replacement. It jerked and bucked between 15 and 40 miles an hour. There is even a Ford service bulletin on it. That’s not elevated to a recall. I worked with the dealership and Ford gave me $2000 off the final bill, but they should’ve given me a new transmission for nothing and I would’ve paid for labor. That seemed fair. You would think that if there is a major service bulletin on it, then Ford would work with you or at least get extend some Goodwill. I believe the Ford rep gave me $2000 off but they should’ve supplied the transmission because it was a quality control issue not a use issue. It’s very disappointing. I have two other vehicles that are 15 and 14 years old, so I take care of my vehicles. This one however, surprise me out of the blue with the bad transmission with less than 60,000 miles on it. I spoke with Ford and I worked with the dealership, but the best they could do was take a little off the bill. That was Ford’s doing not the dealerships. I thought Ford would take care of their people better as it’s my fourth Ford. Just disappointing as hell.

NHTSA #11713566

My car began losing power and jerking sensation when accelerating from a stop. I took the AAMCO transmissions and the vehicle was diagnosed with a torque converter shutter.

NHTSA #11723667

Vehicle has 70000 miles , transmission started shuddering upon acceleration up to about 60 mph. Rpm’s jump even remaining at steady speed. Took it to the dealership and was told the entire transmission needed replaced.

NHTSA #11717984

While driving my vehicle on the first day of 2026 at a speed between 20 to 40 mph, I suddenly noticed that the car stopped responding to the gas pedal and would not accelerate. I immediately felt a loss of power. I pulled over to the side of the road, turned the engine off completely, and then restarted it. When I tried to shift into reverse, the car didn’t respond. I switched to Drive, and it moved forward, but a message appeared on the dashboard stating: “Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power.” Shortly after, the check engine light came on. I checked the fault through ford app and the message was “ The powertrain control system has detected one of the transmission shift solenoids is not responding as expected or is stuck in the on position. Some transmission gears may not being available resulting in delayed or harsh shifts into another gear” I left the car parked and had it towed to a local repair shop for diagnosis. The vehicle has not yet reached 57,000 miles. Thankfully, this issue occurred while I was driving at a low speed on a side street. I can’t imagine what could have happened if I had lost power on a highway—it could have led to a serious accident. The problem occurred suddenly, with no prior warning signs. The car is currently being inspected at the shop

NHTSA #11708591

I had to have the torque converter replaced about 3 months ago and now the transmission is slipping and not shifting into gear.

NHTSA #11707444

While accelerating at points in gear shift change at the speeds of 20 mph, 30 mph, and 40 mph, the transmission bucks, which I found out the hard way during an ice storm, creates a un-smooth shift which leads you spinning the wheels while over accelerating to correct/lessen the bucking making the vehicle less safe and controllable. I work at a Ford dealership and know this issue is happening on Ford/Lincoln models sharing this same transmission with mileage anywhere from 25,000 - 80,000 +.

NHTSA #11707453

AFter replacing torque converter 3 months ago, I now need a complete transmission replacement due to losing gears 3-5 and reverse.

NHTSA #11709376

Transmission needs to be rebuilt and car has less than 70k miles. Torque converter is failing and leaking fragments through the transmission.

NHTSA #11708088

After extensive research, this seems to be a very widespread issue spanning across many years of production. I am experiencing a very sharp/sudden jerk or lurch when accelerating at slower speeds. It is not as noticeable / doesn't happen at highway speeds. It's as if the transmission is trying to decide what gear it wants to be in. It has almost caused an accident I would have been claimed at fault for by shuddering and failing to accelerate while driving. There are no engine codes/warning lights. Multiple Ford techs were unable to diagnose the issue and a local shop quoted $8000+ for a transmission replacement. This has happened since the car was bought brand new- currently at ~78k miles.

NHTSA #11706230

Car shudders, hesitates and feels like it is going to stall at lower speeds. Vehicle has 39500 miles on it. Taken to local dealership and it was diagnosed with needing the Torque Converter replaced. This seems to be an ongoing issue with this component and should be a recall

NHTSA #11726674

The car would stall every time I put it in drive or reverse. It would also randomly stop while moving and cars have almost hit me due to this. There are no warning lights on the dash to see what it could be. It would shake like crazy and not move. According to forums, these transmissions fail or the torque converter becomes locked up. There are also law suits pending due to this issue. I was stuck in an intersection with cars trying to drive by me and feared for my safety. I would like to have someone inspect the transmission due to my safety and my family’s safety. There were no warnings of the failure and still nothing appearing on the dash.

NHTSA #11704931

Purchased 2019 ford edge 9/14/2025, used with 53 thousand miles. On 12/06/2025, the transmission is leaking from a gasket and slow to accelerate with a burning smell and dirty transmission fluid. Miles now 58 thousand miles.

NHTSA #11703482

The transmission stutters at 20 to 40 mph. Per the Ford dealership in Toledo, Ohio that is a transmission problem and known by the Ford dealerships and Ford manufacture with the Edges. The employee told me that the Fords are known for transmission problems, and the Ford manufacturer has done nothing to fix the issue. I’m wondering why there is not a recall on this and they’re they are not being fixed when they are still being made. The cost of the repair is anywhere from $3900 to $8000 depending on what they find once they tear it apart. They estimate is attached.There are numerous complaints online and you whoever is receiving these complaints have received numerous complaints for the Ford edge transmission, especially for the 2019’s. I would appreciate a response and resolution to this problem.

NHTSA #11704898

At approximately 70,000 miles, the car has started to surge and shudder at nominal speeds (between 20-40 MPH, but will continue to shudder even with my cruise control on in highway conditions.) This is a known issue with this vehicle and has been reported by multiple people. I took it into the dealership and it's going to cost me $5000 just to replace the converter. There is no reason that my car should be experiencing before even getting close to 100,000 miles.

NHTSA #11703299

Transmission and torque converter went out at only 83,000 miles. Many other ford edge owners have had the same problem with their transmission and converter as well. This caused me car to hesitate and sputter on the highway which could have caused an accident.

NHTSA #11702018

Torque converter shutter causing delay acceleration, which can cause issues in traffic. I understand from the transmission shop that the whole transmission is likely to fail because of it which could cause an accident

NHTSA #11703082

My 2019 Ford Edge's transmission completely failed. It is $8,067.89 to replace. It only had 110,000 miles on it when the transmission stopped working. The car stopped working in the middle of traffic. It would go forward instead of backward and vice versa, and then completely stopped going. We're lucky we weren't stranded far away from home or on the highway when this decided to happen.

NHTSA #11700151

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked while shifting gears. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

NHTSA #11704334

Vehicle would not go into reverse suddenly when leaving parking lot, when putting in drive it would jerk forward, yellow tool light came on. Took to dealership immediately and they claim transmission is gone. Ford extended warranty wants a full tear down to rebuild

NHTSA #11699020

Vehicle was hesitating when accelerating at slow speeds from 20 to 40 mph. Took it to Lafontaine Ford dealership and they said I had a bad dpfe sensor which was replaced at a cost of $800. There were no engine codes on the dash. Drove the car the following week and still noticed a slight hesitation/stuttering when accelerating. No engine codes again. This time the dealership confirmed through diagnostic testing that the torque converter wasn’t working correctly and needs to be replaced at a cost of $5000. Now I’m wondering whether the first repair was even needed. I have seen where hundreds probably more, dissatisfied customers have experienced the same problem and Ford has done nothing even though there is a class action lawsuit concerning this issue. And Ford wonders why sales are declining. At the very least they should do is have the customer pay for the part and Ford will pay for the labor to install it.

NHTSA #11707336

Know issue by ford company defective torque converter with service report bulletins for recommended fix’s for there transmission shuddering 20mph to 35mph..failing under @ 83,000 miles. Ford has an open class action lawsuit. And is stiffing people with extremely high repair bill. On average 7,000 to fix. Something needs to be done about this please

NHTSA #11697513

The automatic transmission in my 2019 Ford Edge SEL, stumbles in the middle gears as it shifts through the 8 shift points of the transmission. My car has 68,000 miles on it.

NHTSA #11704445

Power train malfunction warning and chugging while accelerating

NHTSA #11696613

Vehicle began shuddering and was inspected by Don Hinds Ford Fishers (Scott Krouse). Was told that a new Torque Converter was needed by Don Hinds Ford Fishers Shuddering makes acceleration a challenge which puts everyone at risk of an accident, even death. No warning lights appeared, making this more dangerous.

NHTSA #11694975

Torque convertor failed at approximately 72,000 miles. Car began to stutter between 20 and 30 MPH. This has been confirmed by the Ford dealership and is a known issue. There were know warning lamps or messages.

NHTSA #11695001

My vehicle began jumping when switching from drive to reverse. When I placed the car into reverse, it stalled and would not switch into reverse or neutral. The car stalled in the middle of a parking lot. The check engine light did not come on initially, and when it did, it did not remain on for very long. The car prompted a Shift Solenois B Stuck On error (P0757:00-E8), as well as an inability to engage neutral error (P073D:00-6C) and transmission friction element error (P2701:00-6C). The valve body has been replaced, but the transmission is still promoting the same errors.

NHTSA #11696930

Complete transmission failure without a known cause. 2019 with just over 120,000 miles but I feel like the transmission should have held up for much longer and it is not the first time I had to have work done. A few years prior, I'd taken it in for a transmission service where they needed to drain and flush the system as well as work on the programming.

NHTSA #11689860

Car bucks and shudders when i accelerate. Ford dealer wants over $8,000 to replace torque converter.

NHTSA #11702332

Torque converter failed at 82000 miles. Had been showing hesitation for some time. Found out this is a common problem for this year and model. No recall yet. I just paid $4226 to replace torque converter at the Ford dealership! There were no warning lights or messages.

NHTSA #11703421

Problem noticed when vehicle was shaking/jolting during acceleration and shifting inconsistently. The 2019 Edge was taken to a trusted independent service center for diagnostics. They found the transmission fluid is full of metal pieces. No warning lamps/messages.

NHTSA #11689217

The vehicle started “bucking” during acceleration 2weeks ago. I took it to a mechanic and diagnostic tool did not show any codes for the engine. The rec was have a transmission diagnostic done so I took it to a transmission shop. The diagnostic shows a faulty torque converter which had already allowed enough debris to flow into and ruin the transmission. The rec is a new transmission at the cost of $11,000 to replace. I do know there was a TSB 25-2154 issued by Ford in May 2025 and there is a current class action suit/investigation. This is a faulty product which could potentially cause harm/accidents and it seems Ford is not adequately addressing it.

NHTSA #11689023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Had the transmission gone out on the road, she could have been in an accident Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, independent service center Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representative, or others? NO Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem before the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning or CEL before or during the slippage

NHTSA #11692094

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-55 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken on three occasions to the local dealer and was diagnosed with torque converter failure. The contact was informed that the transmission fluid was burned, and there were metal shavings inside the transmission fluid. Additionally, the spark plugs and injectors were checked. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

NHTSA #11727561

Transmission failure less than 100000 mile ford want 10000 to fix this is not feasible for the average American.

NHTSA #11744900

The technical bulletin TSB 21-2389. It’s requiring me to get a new torque converter.

NHTSA #11683600

Was unable to accelerate quickly. Very scary. Torque converter lurching.

NHTSA #11696815

Our Ford Edge ST has 43,000 on it and there are times that when we if shift from Park to Reverse or Reverse to Drive, it sound and feels like the transmission dropped out of the vehicle and sounds like a bullet from a gun. Since it is out of the 3 year/36,000 warranty, Ford wants $200 to diagnose it and what it will cost to repair it. I haven’t taken to Ford, based on the fact that this as it is a known issue.

NHTSA #11683786

Has the 8f35 transmission which keeps stuttering/jerking at or about 35-45mph. Took it to a transmission specialty shop and to Ford dealership to get quoted over $10k for a new transmission. The vehicle has 67,500 miles

NHTSA #11683603

The car was starting to jerk it felt like it was not getting gas or something. I took it to the Food Dealership and they told me the torque converter needed to be replaced. The estimate was 4818 plus tax. I researched this issue and found several complaints and feel there should be a recall. I even got an extended warranty but it expired. There were no warning lights or notifications stating there was a problem.

NHTSA #11681557

my ford edge egr valve failed causing the engine coolant to burn in the engine cylinders and coming out the exhaust if it over headed could have caused engine failure. was repaired with the same parts that failed hope the engine does not have damage that won't be seen till later i looked it up found out there are lots of ford edges and escape doing this plus i had to pay 100 dollars deductible i think ford should recall all these cars and replace with an upgraded part that won't fail my edge only has 34000 miles on it

NHTSA #11684086

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving and exceeding 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, while attempting to make a left or right turn, there was an abnormal thumping sound coming from the wheels. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that transmission fluid was leaking from the transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V550000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,402.

NHTSA #11680100

Torque converter failed at 88,000 miles. This is a known problem in this vehicle.

NHTSA #11680405

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated and shifted between gears before returning to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced three times within 6 years. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.

NHTSA #11678830

Bucking under acceleration

NHTSA #11678788

Transmission is very jerky. Dealership confirms that the torque converter needs replaced.

NHTSA #11684938

Transmission constantly skips or does not engage and is often quite jolting. Have taken it to the dealer several times when it first started happening and they said it was driving fine. Have just over 60,000 miles and it has progressively gotten worse.

NHTSA #11691398

Transmission is juttering and slipping significantly. Low power on take off and no check engine light on. Dealer states there is nothing wrong but clearly something is wrong with the Transmission.

NHTSA #11682550

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered, and the failure ceased while driving 45-50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a tune-up was performed, and the fuel lines were cleaned; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be taken apart. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

NHTSA #11675368

Vehicle start bucking at low speeds around 65,,000 miles, felt like transmission wasn’t shifting gears. Transmission needed to be rebuilt. Ford said there was. TSB about it. 3 weeks later this doing the same thing and now fluid is leaking on drivers side behind front wheel.

NHTSA #11680298

Bucking at low speeds. Only 48,000 miles on car. In the shop now to replace the torque converter.

NHTSA #11675065

75,000 miles - rough shifting, appears to be torque converter like everyone else.

NHTSA #11674847

Ce vehicule est tres dangereux en accelerant et decelerant sur les autoroutes car hesitation a l’acceleration et en decelerant …probleme de transmission et mon vehicule a 53000 km ce n’est pas normal j’espere que vous prendrez cette plainte au serieux car ce n’est pas une usure normal pour un vehicule d’autant plus que j’ai fait remplacer fluide a transmission!!!!

NHTSA #11683013

Vehicle has hard shifting, delayed response when changing gears. Sudden shudders or almost a bucking type motion when attempting to go after stopping at red lights. Torque converter was replaced in January of 2024. Vehicle began have same issues and same parts were replaced in April of 2025. It is now July of 2025 vehicle is completely obsolete and unable to shift out of any gear or even into neutral. All work performed at a ford certified dealership. Vehicle now being worked on for the third time with the same issues and parts being replaced car has been inoperable for a month at a time for three consecutive years.

NHTSA #11675241

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was slipping, shuddering, and lurching while driving 40 MPH and attempting to slow down. The contact stated that the rear axle was binding. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to assist with the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA #11681295

The car has 70,000 miles on it. The cars transmission feels like its hesitating or slipping in low speed or when you first take off. Its dangerous turning into highways. Theirs recalls on this same make amd model and year but this car by vin says heir is no recalls. But its doing the same thing as the other recalled cars. Took it to ford dealer. Ted britt, in Fairfax, va. They said it was not under recall. They printed out a report and also said theirs no codes on car. They stated the transmission might have to be recalibrated, or I need a new transmission. Took it to another mechanic shop the car did not have check engine light on but did have codes stored. The mechanic said they can service transmission and check fluid levels. The dealer never said anything to me about when I should get it serviced or at how many miles. So I dont know who to believe. Looked online said that year has recalls and that the trans should be serviced at 30 to 50 thousand miles. So why wouldn't the dealer say that if that could affect the safty of this vehicle. I only use the dealer to get serviced. It just makes me not trust ford because of all the recalls they have they cant afford to fix more cars. Im also contacting better buisness bureau and documenting everything. I have two diagnostic reports 1 from deal 1 from a mechanic shop. Both saying different things. This should be under recall the mechanic from the shop told me to file a report he said he can fix transmission but does not want to touch it because what he seen it falls under manufactur defect.

NHTSA #11673841

My transmission needed to be overhauled at 65,000 miles, at a cost of $7147 at a Ford dealer. I have all documentation. Symptoms of a power train problems started much earlier than 65,000 miles, possibly around 60,000 miles in summer of 2024. The car was 'pulsing' and losing power when accelerating onto a highway, and in other situations where maneuverability was important. My regular mechanic thought it likely due was misfiring cylinders, and he changed the spark plugs. I asked about the transmission, and he said it was highly unlikely due to the low mileage. But the change in spark plugs did not help the situation. I had no engine warning lights to indicate any transmission problems. The pulsing remained. Late spring 2025, I was getting a new engine light on in the car that I did not recognize. In July, I felt the power drop out (twice) completely during moderate highway traffic traveling from Maine back to Massachusetts in July, which prevented me from keep with the flow of traffic for those instances. Prior to going to the dealer, I went to an independent shop who confirmed my suspicion of the transmission issue through a test drive and with a diagnostic code reader. The shop owner said he had seen this in Ford Escapes before, but mine was the first Edge has had seen. He speculated that since the 2019 cars were now coming of age with similar mileage, he would be seeing a lot more of these issues. He estimated that it would definitely be over $6000 to fix. I chose to have the dealer fix the transmission (higher cost out of pocket) in case of any future recalls where I could be reimbursed. Based on research on the web, this appears to be a common problem with Ford vehicles of this type, built in this timeframe with the 8 speed automatic transmission. I'm surprised there has not been a recall for these transmissions yet. It seems like a poor design that has impacted many consumers. This should be investigated.

NHTSA #11685714

Shuddering when driving, hard shifting down, transmission feels to be slipping. no warning lights on yet. I am worried about it not shifting and causing an accident or slipping the gear & causing an accident.

NHTSA #11675527

Two instances now where I am driving vehicle start shuttering. Jerks then speeds up and selecting random gears. Checked fluid levels all fine. Had another incident on the freeway where I suddenly went from 70 mph to a screaming vehicle that rapidly slowed down to 30 mph. I was forced to idle back on the shoulder. Vehicle is back in the shop again.

NHTSA #11671841

When driving the vehicle, my husband noticed the engine was over heating. He pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a mechanic. The mechanic advised us that the engine is loosing coolant and this was a known issue with the 2019 Ford Edges. So now we are facing an expensive engine replacement.

NHTSA #11721238

Incident Summary On February 14, 2026, without warning, the vehicle stalled and shut down while I was backing into my driveway. The engine restarted briefly only to fail again. Two independent mechanics have confirmed a blown head gasket resulting from coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders that is consistent with the well-documented defect affecting this engine platform. The vehicle is currently inoperable. This failure occurred while I am [XXX] pregnant, with my minor child present in the vehicle. A sudden engine shutdown at highway speeds could have resulted in serious bodily injury or worse. The safety implications of this defect are substantial. 2019 Ford Edge SEL AWD (VIN: [XXX] ) equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine — a vehicle widely associated with the known coolant intrusion defect currently subject to litigation. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #11718483

Car stutters and hesitates when accelerating. Almost got in accident when trying to merge onto interstate. Two different repair shops say there is an issue with the Torque converter. They suggest a complete transmission rebuild or replacement.

NHTSA #11697239

COOLANT INTRUSION TO ENGINE

NHTSA #11694544

Design flaw in engine which causes coolant intrusion into the cylinders causing misfires, overheating, and white smoke out of the exhaust. The vehicle is unsafe to drive due to the engine overheating. The vehicle has been inspected by a licensed mechanic that confirmed all of the above. The engine temperature would overheat and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust upon starting the vehicle.

NHTSA #11687624

vehicle hesitates while accelerating

NHTSA #11684024

Blown head gasket due to faulty engine block design

NHTSA #11678698

Without warning or prior issues, while driving the car on a busy street the check engine light came on, the car shook and locked up/stopped suddenly. I was almost rear ended. The car would not restart. A known TSB is in place for this car and the head gasket design flaw allows coolant into the engine causing it to seize on even low mileage cars (under 46,000 miles). 19 year old female left stranded in highway after a near collision. Ford needs to be forced to recall these engines and fix this design flaw!

NHTSA #11678978

The problem is the torque converter. It causes a hesitation when accelerating from being stopped, usually around 30-43 mph is when the car acts like it isn't going to speed up and slows down instead of speeding up. I had the torque converter replaced once in Sept. 2024. My car has 82,213 miles. I took my car in today 8/5/25 and was confirmed that the torque converter need to be replaced again. The Ford service department told me that they have had 8 - 10 Ford Edges come in in the last 2 weeks with the same problem. I have 2 family members that have Ford Edges that is having the same issues.

NHTSA #11678630

TRANSMISSION IS SHUDDERING AND JERKING

NHTSA #11676603

Vehicle has 71,452 miles and has started using coolant and the wrench and check engine light are coming on. This is a known issue in other years of ford vehicles and this vehicle should also be included in the recall.

NHTSA #11673000

I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2019 Ford Edge, which now requires a full transmission replacement despite having fewer than 90,000 miles. A major transmission failure at this mileage is highly abnormal for a vehicle of this age and maintenance history. Prior to the failure, I experienced shuddering and irregular shifting, yet the vehicle’s warning lamps did not consistently illuminate to indicate that there was a problem. The lack of warning indicators prevented early detection and contributed to the severity of the issue. I received a repair estimate from Don Seelye Ford in Kalamazoo, MI, totaling $11,534.07 for the transmission replacement and related service. This cost is excessive and entirely unexpected for a vehicle with under 90,000 miles, and it places a significant financial burden on me as the owner. Given the premature nature of this failure, the safety concerns it created, and the extremely high repair cost, I am requesting a full review of this matter and consideration for assistance or coverage.

NHTSA #11699796

Sunroof spontaneously shattered.

NHTSA #11699872

Rear backup camera image went fuzzy, then blank. Can no longer get a camera image when in reverse repeatedly.

NHTSA #11696922

My backup camera consistently blurs out with colored lines inconsistently. This has happened since I bought the vehicle over 3 years ago

NHTSA #11696491

Vehicle had a studdering problem, spark plugs replaced, dealership said the spark plugs were masking an “underlying issue with the transmission shudder and torque converter and transmission was at the end of its life”. The unknown of the state of the transmission is the safety concern to me and others. The vehicle has been inspected by Ed Morse Ford. There was no indication other than shudder on acceleration, until the dealership looked at it. The shudder recently started end of August 2025, and has gradually gotten worse until taking to dealership (October 13 2025)

NHTSA #11693169

Back up camera often gets stuck on and will show what is behind you while driving forward. Or the screen will be blue and not show anything in forward or reverse. It has happened approximately 35 times since purchasing it in March 2025.

NHTSA #11692178

some vehicles may exhibit a noise/vibration/chatter/shudder/grind/bind from the rear of the vehicle during low speed turning events Transmission slipping in multiple gears when warm, torque-converter slippage, burnt fluid. Estimated repair cost Rear differential binding during slow-speed turns. Estimated repair cost

NHTSA #11697696

-My 2019 Ford Edge Transmission went out it won’t shift at all and when it does it is shifting harsh the car has been not drivable for 2 month and I only got it in Jan 2025. Yes this vehicle can be inspected upon request. -There were no warnings at all it just started not shifting when I went to back up and after giving it gas it shifted hard had to drive it around the parking lot trying to figure out what was wrong until a warning light came on I could of taken it to work and it could of went out on me on the freeway and it could of caused and accident -I sent it up to Kirk’s auto in Livonia Mi and they quoted me $6,800 and that’s with out a warranty package on the new transmission -I also tried to get my transmission rebuilt so I sent it to Westland transmission in Westland Mi and was told there is no way to rebuild that type of transmission and it would be $7,200 to drop a new one in -no the vehicle was never inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives - I am highly upset Ford I still have a note on the car because I just bought it and now I have to try to come up with $7,200 to fix the car with

NHTSA #11695154

HVAC dual climate control won’t blow hot on passenger side when heat is on

NHTSA #11677096

My 2019 Ford Edge was having engine problems. I was experiencing shuttering at speeds 20-40 mph. My vehicle odometer is at about 104,000 miles. I took the vehicle into Kendall Ford of Marysville, in Marysville Washington. I requested a diagnostic to determine what was causing the shuttering. I offered a Technical Service Bulletin be performed, as it was a bulletin I found when googling the issues I was experiencing. After the diagnostic the dealership performed Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) TSB 21-2081. After the TSB was performed and did not resolve the issue the dealership said the root cause of the issue is the Torque Converter. I am currently scheduled to have the maintenance to replace the torque converter on 12/15/2025. I read online there are customers and lawyers investigating this same type of issue by Ford and gathering data for a class action lawsuit as this issue is considered a safety hazard, in which Ford is negligent in taking ownership of the issue and notifying the owners via a safety recall.

NHTSA #11704734

My car started to stutter whenever I was at a red light and had to accelerate or when I was turning and had to coast and then accelerate. I thought it was my tires and had Goodyear check my tires.. Then it continued. I thought it was a bad tank of gas so when I filled up again, it was still happening. I brought it into the dealership on Friday, October 3rd. It has been at the dealership ever since. they told me that I need a new torque converter bed. Unfortunately, my extended warranty expired on September 12, 2025. I was driving around with it with the symptoms thinking it was other things. I brought it in when it got worse. It has been at the dealership for a whole week. I went online to check the whole situation out and found out that FORD is very aware of this design problem. It’s the same problem that they’ve been aware of for years. It’s a design flaw in this model car. They are no longer making it. This is the reason why. They are telling me it’s gonna cost anything from $7100-$8500. I went online and found a lot of other people that have had the same issue and they have paid $1600.

NHTSA #11692591

The torque converter is bad and is sputtering, jerking, not shifting, hard shifts, this is not safe. This is a danger to me and others when the car is jerking and not shifting correctly, safety hazard! Ford dealer confirmed the torque converter is bad. Hundreds, if not thousands of others complaining about their Ford Edge having the same issue. No warning or other problems, or symptoms, it just started jerking and sputtering.

NHTSA #11690041

Vehicle has 78000 miles on it and has started to stutter/struggle to find gears between what I believe to be 3rd and 5th gear. It generally happens between 25-40 mph. This has consistently happened whether the vehicle is cold or warm. This, according to many forums I’ve seen, is a common issue with this model of vehicle and transmission. It was brought into my local ford dealership on 2/17/2026 with approximately 75000 miles on it and they told us we are in need of a transmission replacement.

NHTSA #11726857

2019 Ford edge 40000 miles and has shuttering and jerky shifting below 30mph. Dealer says torque converter is bad also auto start stop not working. Car is well taken care of and garaged. This seems to be common issues with this model and year vehicle should be a recall

NHTSA #11692610

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, while driving approximately 15 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the engine cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,500.

NHTSA #11673284