2019 Ford Edge: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Ford Edge has 722 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag transmission reliability concerns — reports of failures, general concerns about longevity, and specific advice to replace fluid regularly. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

722
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
7
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Ford Edge vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
425
engine
148
electrical system
34
engine and engine cooling
33
fuel/propulsion system
31

Recalls affecting the 2019 Edge

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 20V550000

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.

seat belts:front:webbing

Campaign 19V766000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in …

back over prevention:software

Campaign 25V442000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Es…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed, heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. Long-term owners of V6-equipped models (particularly the 3.5L and 3.7L) report generally positive experiences with good reliability, comfortable highway ride quality, and sufficient power for

  • Transmission reliability concerns — reports of failures, general concerns about longevity, and specific advice to replace fluid regularly. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Infotainment/Radio module failure — causes battery drain by not powering down, requires module replacement; noted in 2016 model. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Poor fuel economy (V6 models) — real-world reports as low as 17 MPG combined. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Rear differential failure — cited as a very common problem with a 50/50 chance of occurrence; noted in 2013 Sport model. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Minor build quality/trim issues — interior door trim pieces coming loose, exterior trim not flush, easy fixes but indicative of assembly. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Edge.

Typical used price

Used Edge listings typically run $15,280–$28,547 across 2013 to 2024 model years.

Other Edge model years

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