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2019 Ford Edge transmission problems

467 complaints (60% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,911. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
467
of this car's complaints
60%
typical mileage
70,911
crashes
4
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    13
  • Automatic transmission
    5
  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
    2
  • Driveline: differential unit
    1
  • Automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body
    1
  • Automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Edge transmission problems in other years

20072010201520202024

Specific symptoms reported on the 2019 Ford Edge transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 162Shudder 141Transmission failure 100Hesitation 65Slipping 38Harsh shifting 25Won't shift 12

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmissionReported September 10, 2020 · 97 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Recall number 20V550000 · Recall details

What 2019 Ford Edge owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Transmission · PA

Vehicle shuddering and bucking when driving at speeds from 0-60mph. Hard shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Ford has TSBs about this known issue in 2019-2022 Ford Edges but will only repair if under warranty or customer pays for it. Can result in premature transmission failure if not fixed early. Had Ford dealer diagnose issue and was told it is the torque converter that is bad. 65k miles on vehicle.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Transmission · GA

I own a 2019 Ford Edge Titanium with approximately 116,000 miles. My transmission recently experienced a catastrophic failure without any prior warning or indication of a problem. I have been extremely happy with this vehicle, and the engine and other major components remain in excellent condition. Unfortunately, the transmission failure has made the vehicle unusable and created a significant financial burden. I understand that Ford has issued technical service bulletins concerning internal transmission problems in certain 2019 Ford Edge vehicles, including TSB 26-2171. However, my VIN was outside of the of the earlier recalls where there was a known problem that caused loss of transmission fluid.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Transmission · IL

Failure of torque converter at 50,653 miles due to a known transmission manufacturing flaw. Service bulletin 26-2171 applies. Requires replacement of torque converter, output planetary carrier assembly, fluid filters, main control overhaul, transmision fluid, all seals/gaskets, and a full reprogram of the transmission. Total cost of $5000-5500 at certified dealerships. Ford has not recalled the transmissions and is offering no good-will assistance to lower mileage vehicles with premature failure if they fall outside the warranty time range.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Transmission · NY

2019 Ford Edge SEL internal torque converter shutters at 25-60miles an hr. Took to ford garage varied that it is the torque converter is bad with metal in transmission pan guild. Extended warranty called they only want to put a used transmission in with 45000 miles on it when my car only has 57000 miles and when I bought it in 02/12/22 it has 26,231 miles on it . It is known to have this problem with transmissions for that yr . There should be a recall on it since so many people that have reported this to ford . So now I have to come up with around $2000.00 for a new transmission bc warranty company refuses to pay for a new transmission . Contact ford about this and lady told me I’ll just have to pay out of pocket then bc they can’t help me. It’s not right I paid for extended warranty should be able to have new one

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Transmission · MN

Per dealership at 69,000 miles, need to repair torque converter and planetary assembly or replace transmission

Filed Oct 5, 2026 · Transmission · KY

The vehicle shudders and misses bad at this has been going on for several months. Wehaditscanned by a transmission shop and the said it was spark plug trouble. We replaced them twice and did not fix problem. We had it scanned again and was coil packs which we replaced twice an it did not fix it. Ford dealership did a scan and said it was the torque converter and would be $4000.00 to fix. Transmission shop quoted about 2800.00. They said to wait till mid October because Ford was making a valve body that might fix the problem.

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Transmission · OK

In late August 2026, I was driving my 2019 Ford Edge SEL (2.0L EcoBoost, AWD, 8F35 8-speed automatic) at approximately 100,085 miles with my young son as a passenger. After coming to a normal stop at a stop sign, the vehicle would not engage any gear when I attempted to pull away. It rolled in neutral, with no drive power, approximately 150 feet past the stop sign before coming to a stop. The rotary shifter then automatically returned itself to Park. The wrench and check engine warning lights were illuminated. From that point on, the transmission would not engage any gear, including Neutral. Every time I tried selecting a gear, the shifter automatically returned to Park. The vehicle was completely immobilized and had to be towed home, and later towed to a Ford dealership. Since the day I purchased the vehicle, it exhibited transmission shudder at speeds below approximately 30-35 mph, a condition documented for this model year in TSB 25-2154, as well as occasional rough shifting at random times with no consistent pattern. The dealer service center the vehicle is currently with diagnosed the failure and recommended a transmission replacement, quoting $6,957.94 for parts and $3,325 for labor + taxes/fees for a total of $11,015.62. This was a sudden, complete loss of motive power while pulling away from a stop with a child in the vehicle. Had it occurred while crossing an intersection or merging, a collision could easily have resulted. The 8F35 transmission in 2019 Edge vehicles has multiple related service bulletins and recalls, including TSB 19-2213, TSB 25-2154, and Safety Recall 20S49 (start/stop accumulator issues that can progress to loss of transmission function). My VIN shows no open recalls. I am filing this complaint because a complete loss of drive at approximately 100,000 miles, occurring immediately after a stop, suggests a defect that the federal safety agency should evaluate across this transmission population.

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Transmission · KS

My car is having an extremely hard time accelerating and when it does its shifting rough, shuttering and lagging. I cant tell if the transmission is slipping or if its coil packs and spark plugs but its struggling. It throws no codes which keeps everyones hands tied because we dont even know which direction to go with it. My warranty covers power train but with no codes being thrown, no one is honoring the warranty.

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Transmission · OH

•Torque converter failure diagnosed by dealership available for inspection until scheduled repair work. •In danger of complete failure; could cause highway accident if sudden failure or personal danger if broken down along roadways. •Only inspected by dealership service dept. •No indicator lights or warning lamps. I did notice RPM gauge needle jumping slightly several weeks before shudder was felt physically.

Filed Sep 19, 2026 · Transmission · WI

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 increasing concerns, I brought the car in to my Ford Dealer for diagnostics. Ford Dealer confirmed this was due to a failing torque converter, which is very common in this vehicle, and a Technical Service Bulletin had just been issued for this. I was advised not to drive it, as it would eventually cause severe damage to the transmission. Additionally, continued driving could lead to sudden acceleration loss, engine stalling in traffic, and dangerous transmission overheating which are serious safety concerns for myself and drivers around me. I contacted Ford for financial assistance with this repair because they were fully aware of this common problem with their vehicles, and my car was just out of warranty. Ford offered to pay 40% of the repair, but I still ended up paying over $4,000 out of pocket to repair an issue that was a result of their faulty factory product that should have been part of a mass recall. It took 7 long weeks for this repair to be completed due to low availability of several parts that were on back-order.

Questions about the 2019 Ford Edge transmission

Does the 2019 Ford Edge have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 467 complaints about the transmission of the 2019 Ford Edge, 60% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2019 Ford Edge transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,911 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford Edge transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 20V550000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Edge have bad transmission?

The Ford Edge model years with the most transmission complaints are 2019 (467 complaints), 2008 (277 complaints) and 2007 (193 complaints).

Other 2019 Ford Edge problems

Engine 185Electrical 34Fuel system 32Seat belts 22Acceleration 20Wheels 20Driver assistance 17Visibility 16Brakes 13Body 11Steering 8Suspension 3Tires 3Airbags 2Lights 2

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