2019 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
57/100
#7 most-complained of 15 Edge years
The 2019 Ford Edge ranks 7th worst out of 15 model years, with a Complaint Index of 57 and a 'Caution' verdict. Transmission & powertrain issues make up 60% of its 766 complaints, with failures typically appearing around 60,223 miles.
- Complaints
- 766
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 28 hwy
Top 2019 Ford Edge problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Transmission hesitates to shift into gear and delays acceleration when the pedal is pressed.
- Transmission juts and slips during acceleration with reduced power on takeoff, sometimes without triggering a check engine light.
- Steering loss occurred during low-speed maneuvers like parallel parking, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights.
- Windshields show visual distortion near the rearview mirror area that takes a few seconds to clear, requiring repeated replacement.
- Windshield angle causes intense sun glare that owners say makes visibility difficult even with sunglasses.
- A ground wire disconnection from the ECM caused complete loss of vehicle function, including hazard lights, while stopped in traffic.
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 57 and ranks it 7th worst of 15 model years, earning a 'Caution' verdict relative to other Edge years. Transmission & powertrain complaints account for 60% of its 766 total complaints.
- What problems does the 2019 Ford Edge have?
- The top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain (60% of complaints, median failure mileage 70,000), followed by Engine issues (26%, median mileage 60,611). NHTSA also logged 7 crashes and 1 fire linked to the model year.
- Does the 2019 Ford Edge have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Edge: a rearview camera software issue (25V442000), a start/stop accumulator bolt problem (20V550000), and a driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor defect (19V766000). None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 Edge compare to other years?
- The 2019 Edge (Complaint Index 57) is worse than 2020 (36), 2021 (7), 2022 (21), 2023 (0), and 2024 (14), all rated Good or Best. It is better than 2013 (100), 2011 (93), and 2017 (86), which are rated Avoid.
- What mileage do 2019 Ford Edge problems start at?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,223 miles for the 2019 Edge overall, with transmission issues centering around 70,000 miles and engine issues around 60,611 miles.