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2019 Ford Edge Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 35 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Ford Edge, 5% of its 766 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 7,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue. Two crashes and no fires or injuries were reported.

Electrical System complaints
35
5% of 766
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
7,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power while driving, including one case of a ground wire disconnecting from the ECM and shutting the vehicle down completely at a stop.
  • Some describe the touch screen freezing or turning blue and cycling between the backup camera view and a blank screen, sometimes requiring the battery to be disconnected to reset it.
  • Several report the instrument cluster going dark or the ignition turning off unexpectedly at low speed, with the vehicle entering limp mode afterward.
  • One owner found rodent damage to the wiring harness traced to soy-based plastic insulation, which triggered brake and anti-collision warning lights.
  • One complaint describes a powertrain malfunction light with the gear shift knob unable to move out of park until the vehicle was restarted.

When 2019 Ford Edge electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2019, latest Jun 16, 2026.

2019 Ford Edge electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2019Feb 2020Feb 2022Oct 2023Nov 2024May 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2020 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Ford Edge

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Edge model year

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

  1. 201039 (6%)
  2. 2011752 (42%)
  3. 2012486 (43%)
  4. 2013918 (38%)
  5. 201464 (17%)
  6. 201562 (9%)
  7. 201646 (5%)
  8. 201739 (3%)
  9. 201849 (6%)
  10. 201935 (5%)
  11. 202026 (8%)
  12. 202115 (14%)
  13. 202218 (14%)
  14. 20239 (41%)
  15. 202410 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Ford Edge have?
NHTSA lists 35 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Edge, which is 5% of the 766 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Edge electrical system?
No related recall is listed in the data for this component on the 2019 Ford Edge.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Edge electrical problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 7,000 miles.
Did the 2019 Ford Edge electrical issues cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to this problem area and no fires or injuries.
How does the 2019 Edge compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2019 Edge's 5% share is lower than earlier years like 2011 (42%), 2012 (43%), and 2013 (38%), but similar to 2016-2018 and 2020.

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.