Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Ford Edge has 144 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
144
Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Check engine light came on for a power train malfunction. The problem is a failing torque convert... |
| 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 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... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I take my to the ford dealership one day for oil change. The mechanics do a full multi inspection an... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle was purchased CPO ( Certified Pre Owned ) with only 43K miles on the odometer on or about DE... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 8F35 transmission problems, poor shifts, jumpy shifts, vibration at 45-52 mph. vibration at 59-61 mp... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | At approximately 82,000 miles, the vehicle began exhibiting transmission shuddering, hesitation, and... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Fluid is extremely burnt and has large amounts of metal debris in the transmission, fluid is low wit... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 2020 Ford Edge Titanium experienced a complete transmission failure at just 65,898 miles—less tha... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8F35 Transmission - Shudder/Buck/Jerk While Driving Up To 35 MPH (57 Km/H [XXX] dealership tells m... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Component or system that failed or malfunctioned, and availability for inspection The torque conver... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission failed abruptly, without any notice or warnings. I had to have it towed to a servic... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | These transmissions fail prematurely. I have experienced major slippage on the highway, particularly... |