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2020 Ford Edge driver assistance problems

34 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
34
of this car's complaints
10%
typical mileage
60,000
crashes
6
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Warnings
    16
  • Automatic emergency braking
    8
  • Sensing system: camera
    3
  • Adaptive cruise control
    3
  • Warning
    2
  • Rearview system braking
    2
  • Blind spot detection
    2
  • Assist
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Edge driver assistance problems in other years

20072010201520202024

Specific symptoms reported on the 2020 Ford Edge driver assistance

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

Collision warning 13Adaptive cruise 5

Related recalls

Back over prevention: softwareReported June 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Recall number 25V442000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported September 23, 2020 · 620,246 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Recall number 20V575000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 NoncomplianceOpened August 3, 2021, still open

On September 23, 2020, Ford Motor Company (Ford) filed a noncompliance recall report under 49 CFR Part 573 (the federal safety agency Recall No. 20V‑575), recalling 620,246 Model Year (MY) 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles for a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111, Rear Visibility. Ford's recall described the noncompliance as insufficient electrical conductivity within the printed circuit board (PCB) internal to the camera leading to intermittent rearview camera operation. The supplier of the cameras was Magna Electronics.According to Ford's chronology in the Part 573, during the period February-April 2020, Ford identified and monitored warranty claims pertaining to intermittent or inoperative rearview cameras. Ford reviewed supplier product changes, focusing on changes introduced by the supplier in the October-November 2019 time frame. The Part 573 stated that the issue was brought to Ford's Critical Concerns Review Group (CCRG) for review on May 12, 2020.On July 7, 2020, the federal safety agency's Vehicle Research and Testing Center (VRTC) informed the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a trend of MY 2020 Escape vehicles with rearview camera malfunctions. ODI contacted Ford the next day, providing five Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging inoperative rearview cameras. On July 15, 2020, Ford met with the federal safety agency to discuss the rearview camera issue. In a subsequent August 24, 2020 meeting, ODI and the federal safety agency's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) met with Ford to discuss the recall status and additional VOQs. Ford presented rate and scope data for many of its MY 2020 products during the August 2020 meeting indicating high failure rates for certain models.This RQ is being opened to investigate both the timeliness and scope of Ford's rearview camera recall (20V‑575), and Ford's compliance with reporting requirements.The subject reports referenced in the opening resume are identified by the following ODI reference numbers which can be reviewed at 11349813, 11344126, 11342696, 11341486, 11340254, 11337274, 11331444, 11330875, 11329235, 11316960, 11343521, 11341884, 11337226, 11344018, and 11339573.

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What 2020 Ford Edge owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Driver assistance, Engine · GA

VIn number:[XXX] case number:XXX, My [XXX] car just 6 years old car and just run around 69000 miles,Coolant leaked into the engine, causing it to fail. Ford is demanding we pay $6,000 for a replacement.We cant accept we need Pay $6000 for replace engine,because Thats problem should don't happened on a 6 Years old car( and just 69000 miles). this issue happened on my car More Than 2 months already ,we don't have a car for drive now,that's so bad. My car send to Mall of Georgia Ford [XXX] And 20 days ago We send a letter to Motor Company Customer Relationship Center [XXX] [XXX] For ask less Pay for replace engine,Nobody answer me. And About 15 days ago,We be there for ask again,Worker told me the manager will connect me,but until today still nobody Call me back,looks like they all ignore me . How we can get someone can helps Fix this problem...thank you My Email : [XXX] Phone number :[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

While driving the HVAC stops working, radio locks at current setting (cannot turn volume up or down, etc.), screen goes blank or locks, windows do not open or close. Their are multiple warnings about sensors not working. Malfunctioning driver assist jerks wheel when driving through a restaraunt drive-thru. Had the sensor replaced for the adaptive cruise control and it did not correct the cruise issue. The issue initially started with the monitor screen going blank randomly and then progressing to the above issues. This had been happening for the last 2 or 3 years before the above accured.

Filed Jul 17, 2026 · Driver assistance · 98,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · OK

I was on a highway going 75 and my car just slowed down and i was in front of a semi truck then the gears wouldn’t shift i was stalled in that lane everything else worked but the gears wouldn’t shift into place i got it in neutral and pushed it to the side

Filed Jun 23, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NM

Complainant: [XXX] Vehicle: 2020 Ford Edge VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: Approx. 152,000 miles Target of Complaint: Ford Motor Company / [Don Chalmers Ford] Subject: Request for Goodwill Financial Assistance Due to Documented, Inherent Transmission Manufacturing Defect I am filing this dispute to request financial assistance/cost-sharing from Ford Motor Company for a total transmission failure on my 2020 Ford Edge. While the vehicle is past its standard powertrain warranty, the failure is directly caused by an inherent manufacturing defect that Ford has internally acknowledged and documented. The dealership has quoted $9,000 for a full replacement, an unreasonable financial burden for a known, pre-existing mechanical flaw. The vehicle is experiencing severe shifting difficulties, specifically when attempting to transition the vehicle out of Park into any other gear. A formal diagnostic inspection conducted by the authorized Ford dealership confirmed a total transmission failure. Crucially, the dealership verified that the vehicle's symptoms and mechanical failures match Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 857 / 20-2190 (tel:857%20/%2020-2190). This internal Ford bulletin specifically addresses harsh engagements, shifting faults, and component degradation within this vehicle's transmission model. The dealership initially denied financial assistance because this vehicle’s specific VIN is not included in safety recall Campaign 20S47. I wish to clarify that I am not arguing a violation of a safety recall. I understand that Campaign 20S47 is a narrow, VIN-specific safety mandate. Instead, my case rests on the fact that the dealership’s own diagnostics verified the exact mechanical failure described in Ford’s internal Technical Service Bulletins. A TSB proves that Ford is fully aware of a widespread, systemic manufacturing defect in these units. The exclusion of my VIN from a safety recall does not negate the fact that my vehicle suff INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MI

I keep getting a dash alert that the trailer is connected when I don't have a trailer hooked up along with a messege that states blind spot &cross traffic alert deactivated, trailer attatched. This occurred on several different occasions within several weeks

Filed Mar 11, 2026 · Driver assistance · 72,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing in a parking lot, the rearview camera image failed to be displayed. The message “Camera not Available” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with the failure of the rearview camera image; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, where it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention). The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2026 · Driver assistance · FL

My backup camera has the same issue as the recall for the 2021-2024 Ford Edge. Why is my year not included in the recall?

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · Driver assistance, Visibility · 60,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R), the rearview camera image displayed a white image on the screen. The contact called a dealer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · NC

While I am driving my vehicle Ford Edge when I press the gas pedal the vehicle do not respond property. Is acting like the vehicle has no enough gas and its shake the car a little bit. I took it to the Ford dealer in Asheboro NC, but because is no recall in place the only option for me was to pay for a initial inspection and see if the problem can be found. About the Forward Collision Warning is coming one in a while when we are driving for no reason. I also notified to the dealership that my dash board have a little bubbles for no reason because has always sleep inside the garage. I also reporter at Ford dealer at Sanford years ago, but it's was they did not found any solution and cover to it. I am very frustrate with this situation.

Questions about the 2020 Ford Edge driver assistance

Does the 2020 Ford Edge have driver assistance problems?

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2020 Ford Edge, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2020 Ford Edge driver assistance problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Ford Edge driver assistance?

Yes, 2 recalls: 25V442000, 20V575000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Edge have the most driver assistance problems?

The Ford Edge model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2013 (104 complaints), 2011 (70 complaints) and 2017 (54 complaints).

Other 2020 Ford Edge problems

Transmission 193Engine 56Electrical 25Visibility 13Acceleration 12Seat belts 11Fuel system 9Brakes 8Body 6Suspension 6Airbags 5Steering 5Wheels 4Tires 2Lights 1Seats 1

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