2019 Ford Edge: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 827 complaints
827
Total Complaints
60,000mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
10
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
20,900
25th Percentile
60,000
Median Mileage
80,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Power Train
371
Engine
138
Unknown Or Other
67
Fuel/Propulsion System
29
Engine And Engine Cooling
29
Electrical System
27
Vehicle Speed Control
17
Seat Belts
17
Wheels
14
Service Brakes
13
Severity Assessment
10
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE WHERE GROUND WIRE DISCONNECTED FROM ECM AND CAR LOST 100% FUNCTIONALITY AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE OPERATING/DRIVING WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. HAZARDS WARNING LIGHTS WERE NON OPERABLE THEREFORE MY CONCERN IS IF AIRBAGS WOULD OF EVEN ACTUATED IF A REAR END ACCIDENT WOU..."
"SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE WHERE GROUND WIRE DISCONNECTED FROM ECM AND CAR LOST 100% FUNCTIONALITY AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE OPERATING/DRIVING WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. HAZARDS WARNING LIGHTS WERE NON OPERABLE THEREFORE MY CONCERN IS IF AIRBAGS WOULD OF EVEN ACTUATED IF A REAR END ACCIDENT WOU..."
"SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE WHERE GROUND WIRE DISCONNECTED FROM ECM AND CAR LOST 100% FUNCTIONALITY AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE OPERATING/DRIVING WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. HAZARDS WARNING LIGHTS WERE NON OPERABLE THEREFORE MY CONCERN IS IF AIRBAGS WOULD OF EVEN ACTUATED IF A REAR END ACCIDENT WOU..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Power Train
371 complaints
25th: 49,113 mi
Median: 70,000 mi
75th: 87,068 mi
Engine
138 complaints
25th: 41,000 mi
Median: 61,220 mi
75th: 85,900 mi
Unknown Or Other
67 complaints
25th: 300 mi
Median: 3,741 mi
75th: 14,606 mi
Fuel/Propulsion System
29 complaints
25th: 5,875 mi
Median: 54,714 mi
75th: 104,433 mi
Engine And Engine Cooling
29 complaints
25th: 52,000 mi
Median: 62,000 mi
75th: 72,500 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
MI: 92
CA: 59
FL: 56
IL: 50
NC: 47
OH: 41
VA: 37
TX: 34
GA: 34
IN: 27
Who Files Complaints?
0.2%
Original Owners
99.8%
Second+ Owners
Ford Edge — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 20V550000 | 10/09/2020
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.
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.
Webbing
Campaign 19V766000 | 25/10/2019
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.
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.
Software
Campaign 25V442000 | 27/06/2025
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.
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.
Extend Your Transmission Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
- Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
- Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
- Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
- Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately
Vehicle Rankings
Looking for a replacement?
Based on the data above, here are relevant options.
Affiliate link
Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28