2019 Ford Edge Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Ford Edge has a Complaint Index of 59 and ranks 8th-worst out of 18 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Transmission & Powertrain issues dominate with 459 complaints (60% share), and the model carries 3 recalls including a seat belt pretensioner defect.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 59/100
- #8 of 18 Edge years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 766
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2019 Ford Edge problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain459 (60%)
- Engine196 (26%)
- Other75 (10%)
- Electrical System35 (5%)
- Fuel System32 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires25 (3%)
- Seat Belts22 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers16 (2%)
- Brakes14 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Transmission hesitates to shift into gear or delays acceleration when the pedal is pressed.
- Transmission judders and slips at low speed, sometimes with reduced power on takeoff and no warning light.
- Steering can fail suddenly during low-speed maneuvers like parallel parking, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights.
- Windshield distortion near the rearview mirror area affects eyesight and has required repeated replacements.
- Windshield reflection at certain angles toward the sun can make visibility nearly impossible.
- Electrical ground wire disconnection from the ECM has caused complete loss of vehicle function while driving.
2019 Ford Edge recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
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 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
- NHTSA 20V550000Sep 10, 2020Transmission & Powertrain97 vehicles
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 start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Risk: Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
- NHTSA 19V766000Oct 25, 2019Seat Belts366 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
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 the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
2019 Ford Edge fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford Edge reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 Edge a Complaint Index of 59, ranking 8th-worst among 18 model years, with a Caution verdict relative to other Edge years.
- What problems does the 2019 Ford Edge have?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 60% of complaints (459 total), including hesitation to shift and juddering, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 miles. Engine complaints add another 26% of the total.
- Does the 2019 Ford Edge have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Edge: a rearview camera software issue, a start/stop accumulator endcap bolt problem, and a driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor defect.
- How does the 2019 Edge compare to other model years?
- The 2019 Edge's Complaint Index of 59 is worse than years like 2021 (6), 2023 (0), and 2014 (24), but better than 2013 (100) and 2011 (94), which are rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Ford Edge?
- The 2019 Edge gets 23 mpg combined (21 city/28 highway), with an EPA-estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.