2021 Ford Edge Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 35 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Ford Edge, 32% of its 111 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 68,000 miles. A related recall (21V011000) covers inadequate rear drive unit lubricant on 2020-2021 Edge and related models.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 35
- 32% of 111
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 68,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report unexpected AWD or ABS warnings that temporarily disable systems and change how the vehicle handles.
- Some drivers say the vehicle shifted on its own into reverse or moved unexpectedly while stopped, without any warning.
- Several complaints describe shuddering, hesitation, or delayed acceleration, which dealers attributed to a failing torque converter or defective transmission.
- Owners report a banging or slamming noise while turning or accelerating from a stop, which some linked to recall campaign 21V011000.
- One owner described a full transmission failure after a Service Car Soon warning and RPM spikes, occurring after the vehicle passed 100,000 miles.
- Drivers also report loss of motive power at highway speeds accompanied by RPM increases and illuminated ABS warning lights.
When 2021 Ford Edge transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 20, 2023, latest Sep 15, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2021 Ford Edge
- NHTSA 21V011000Jan 15, 2021Transmission & Powertrain147 vehicles
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Risk: If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Edge model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Ford Edge have?
- NHTSA lists 35 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Ford Edge, which is 32% of its 111 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 Ford Edge?
- Yes. Recall 21V011000 covers 2020-2021 Edge and related Ford and Lincoln models for an inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit; dealers check and, if needed, correct the lubricant level.
- At what mileage do 2021 Ford Edge transmission problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 68,000 miles.
- Did the 2021 Ford Edge transmission recall involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Edge lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.