AI Damage2019 Ford Edge: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Ford Edge filed 773 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. The maker issued 145 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 773
- involving a crash
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 145
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 60% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 21% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 4% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 4% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- 6 Seat belts 3% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 3% of all complaints
- 8 Wheels 3% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 463 complaints (60% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 32.
- Engine: 159 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Electrical system: 34 complaints (4% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 55.
- Engine and cooling: 34 complaints (4% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 18.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 32 complaints (4% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 13 complaints
- 2.7 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD, FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 773 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 463 | 4 | 32 |
| Engine | 159 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 2 | 55 |
| Engine and cooling | 34 | 0 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 7 | 0 | 5 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Transmission is juttering and slipping significantly. Low power on take off and no check engine light on. Dealer states there is nothing wrong but clearly something is wrong with the Transmission.
The vehicle is spluttering and the interior filled with chemical smoke caused by a coolant leak and it burning by the motor. the 1.5L vehicles are under an extended warrenty because of the EGR cooler malfunctioning. There was zero coolant in the car.
When driving my vehicle to the Ford collision center, I noticed a jerking motion when going from stop or slow mode to start. They diagnosed it as a torque converter and stated I needed a new transmission. When filing with insurance it wasn’t covered because Ford stated they couldn’t confirm it was accident related.
2019 ford edge st - using parallel park assist feature, I followed prompts on screen, the car backed into another vehicle, damaging the right rear quarter-panel of the edge. I had to take over and brake once I realized it was about to hit the other vehicle. No alerts or warnings appeared on the screen.
Car started running running roughly with white smoke coming out the exhaust. As since researched, it’s a known issue, the coolant intrusion into the cylinder. Repair shop says it needs a new engine.
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 diagnosed with engine failure caused by coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired.
The engine blew due to coolant getting into the engine. This happened in 2025 and I had to have the engine replaced and pay completely out of pocket for it. I see that there is an investigation into 2015-2018 Ford Edge motors. Mine is a 2019 but has the same engine and had the same issue.
My vehicle experienced a serious engine failure after exhibiting symptoms that included loss of coolant, sputtering/rough running, a check-engine light, loss of power, and the vehicle shutting down. I have since been advised that the engine has failed and requires significant repair or replacement.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 56 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 3% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Edge has 507 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 773, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing…
This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list…
- Reasons for update
update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "FWD Only". Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following…
- Reason for update
update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub bolts (Corsair) and limited the parts list for…
- Reason for update
To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition…
- This article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update
*Parts List *Service Procedure to replace the output planetary carrier assembly *Added 2023-2024 model year vehicles Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions…
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines…
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
- Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns…
Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's…
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless…
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model…
This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low…
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes…
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2351 to update the Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the…
This article supersedes TSB 25-2351 to update the Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at…
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging…
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate.
NHTSA lists 145 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Edge?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 773. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (34%), warning lights, check engine (29%), transmission slipping (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Ford Edge?
NHTSA lists 145 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Ford Edge from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.