Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Ford Edge has 4 recalls, 274 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
274
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 2026
20V550000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The star...
20V575000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and...
21V011000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport ve...
25V442000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 R...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Ford Edge SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Ford states torque converter issue causing shutter when shifting, similar to other vehicles of this ... |
| May 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the highway with my husband and our dog when out of nowhere the panoramic sunroof e... |
| May 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine died in parking lot, no dashboard lights, smelled sweet, white smoke, dealer said coolant int... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I bought my car in 2024 and while it was through a private party i have had transmission issues sinc... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on Sam Houston tollway going 65 mph, I heard a loud explosion scared me and caused me ... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle bucks and jerks while accelerating and transmission shifts harshly causing vehicle shaking a... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission has a very bad shuddering at low speeds and under load. I am very concerned when en... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE | i KEEP GETTING A DASH ALERT THAT THE TRAILER IS CONNECTED WHEN i DON'T HAVE A TRAILER HOOKED UP ALON... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Check engine light came on for a power train malfunction. The problem is a failing torque convert... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | My backup camera has the same issue as the recall for the 2021-2024 Ford Edge. Why is my year not in... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The transmission keeps shuddering and jerking at low speeds. I have problems driving behind school b... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 2020 Ford Edge Titanium AWD, with approximately 64,000 miles, recently began exhibiting a brief v... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Transmission Fluid Leak/Fire Risk (Recall 20S49): Certain 2020 Edge models have missing or loose bol... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicle is a 2020 Ford Edge SEL. I am experiencing ongoing transmission shuddering, jerking, and ... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission shutters and jerks |
| Jan 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | my 2020 ford edge suddenly started failing to catch the gear when driving, the rpms would rev but th... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission has completely gone out on my 2020 Ford edge the repair cost is $5500. I should not... |
| Jan 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Was taken to mechanic shop and then sent to dealership for shudder issue and sound come from rear. C... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Coolant entered into the engine, causing catastrophic failure. There was no warning on the dash of l... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Transmission jumped out of gear when I turned the corner. 2nd Ford edge I own that has done this. 1s... |