2019 Ford Edge reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Ford Edge has 765 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 20 per year. That is about even with the other Edge years here. Their median is 19 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Automatic transmission, and Webbing.

Complaints

765

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (458 of 765), then Engine (158) and Electrical system (34). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 60,223 miles, and the middle half falls between 28,250 and 80,000 miles. Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Edge has 817 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2020 has 316 complaints, 14 per year. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Ford Edge. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000

Summary 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.

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.

Vehicles affected 200,237

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2020-09-10 · NHTSA campaign 20V550000

Summary 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.

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.

Vehicles affected 97

Recall seat belts, front, webbing 2019-10-25 · NHTSA campaign 19V766000

Summary 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.

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.

Vehicles affected 366

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (765 total)

Powertrain

458

Engine

158

Electrical system

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel and propulsion system

Seat belts

Speed control

Wheels

Service brakes

Structure

Forward collision avoidance

Visibility

Steering

Back-over prevention

Visibility and wipers

Lane departure

Suspension

Tires

Air bags

Exterior lighting

Air brakes

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Equipment

Hydraulic brakes

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Of the 219 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 60,223 miles. The middle half fall between 28,250 and 80,000 miles.

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Experienced a shudder when accelerating from a stop, increasing in intensity as time went on. There was no warning lamp or any other indication from the vehicle system that there was a problem. After a few weeks of…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-19
"Replaced transmission in April 2025. On 9/14 error messages displayed powertrain failure. 9/15 car would not reverse. At shop pending diagnostic"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-18
"Transmission failure, specially torque converter. It's my primary vehicle and my children and I are at risk daily due to delay in the system when accelerating and shuddering. You can't accelerate quickly because the car…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-16
"-took my vehicle into the dealership after it left my wife and kids stranded in the middle of the highway. Codes came up as a transmission problem. Took it to the dealership and they said it needs a whole new…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-10
"The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-09-10

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Ford Edge SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2019 Ford Edge SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Edge all-wheel drive	2.7L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	19	26	21 MPG	$3100
Edge all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	28	23 MPG	$2800
Edge front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	22	29	25 MPG	$2600

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (facelift), 2019–2024

Body styles SUV

Oil 5W-30 synthetic blend (2.0L EcoBoost and 2.7L EcoBoost ST) , 5.7 qt capacity

Tire size 235/60R18 (SE) to 245/50R20 (ST)

Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 25V442 covers 2019-2020 Edge vehicles, among roughly 200,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles across twenty nameplates, for a software error that may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or leave the image on the display after the backing event has ended. A blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, and an image that stays up after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Dealers update the rearview camera software free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Ford Edge reliable?

What are common problems with a 2019 Ford Edge?

Is the 2019 Ford Edge more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2019 Ford Edge been recalled?

The 2019 Ford Edge has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Ford Edge?

Owners have filed 765 complaints about the 2019 Ford Edge with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Ford Edge get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Ford Edge is 23 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is my Ford Edge?

2011-2014 is the 1st-generation facelift, 2015-2018 is the 2nd generation, and 2019-2024 is the 2nd-generation facelift; Ford discontinued the Edge after the 2024 model year.

Is the Ford Edge still in production?

No. Ford ended Edge production in 2024 and this catalog does not track model years after 2024 for this model.

Was the Ford Edge recalled for a torque converter problem?

Yes. NHTSA recall 17V-427 covered 2017 Edge vehicles with the 2.0L gas engine and six-speed automatic whose torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded, which can leave the vehicle unable to move.