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2014 Ford Edge Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 56 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ford Edge, 15% of all 382 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 57,514 miles. Two related recalls (14V393000 and 20V692000) cover halfshaft and support bracket defects.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
56
15% of 382
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,514 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the "transmission not in park" warning appearing even when the gear selector is fully in park, sometimes requiring extra force on the shifter or a restart to clear.
  • Some drivers describe the vehicle stalling or losing power at low speeds, with a power train or wrench warning light illuminated before the engine restarts on its own.
  • A shifter assembly issue caused unexpected rolling in reverse when moving from park to drive in one case.
  • Others describe hesitation followed by a hard, noticeable engagement of the transmission after coasting in drive, particularly in slow parking-lot traffic.
  • One owner reported a loud abnormal noise from the transmission accompanied by stalling while idling, which required a computer reprogram.
  • In a separate case the transmission was reported to need full replacement after the vehicle lost power and slowed to a stop at low speed.

When 2014 Ford Edge transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 27, 2014, latest Aug 15, 2025.

2014 Ford Edge transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2014Dec 2017Dec 2018Nov 2019Sep 2020Jan 2022Apr 2023
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Aug 2025; peak May 2018 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Ford Edge

  1. NHTSA 20V692000Nov 10, 2020Transmission & Powertrain15,587 vehicles

    Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

    Risk: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.

  2. NHTSA 14V393000Jul 2, 2014Transmission & Powertrain83,250 vehicles

    Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

    Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Edge model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2007193 (20%)
  2. 2008277 (25%)
  3. 200921 (8%)
  4. 201052 (8%)
  5. 2011172 (10%)
  6. 201247 (4%)
  7. 2013160 (7%)
  8. 201456 (15%)
  9. 2015118 (16%)
  10. 201686 (9%)
  11. 2017147 (11%)
  12. 201881 (10%)
  13. 2019459 (60%)
  14. 2020185 (59%)
  15. 202135 (32%)
  16. 202244 (34%)
  17. 20235 (23%)
  18. 20245 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 56 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ford Edge, which is 15% of the 382 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Ford Edge?
Yes. Recall 14V393000 covers halfshaft retention issues on 2012-2014 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, and recall 20V692000 covers a front drive axle halfshaft support bracket on 2014 Edge models with 2.0L or 2.3L front-wheel-drive engines.
At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2014 Edge?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Edge is 57,514 miles, though sample complaints show cases ranging from very low mileage to well over 60,000 miles.
Do the transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Edge shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.