2020 Ford Edge engine problems

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Engine · KS

The engine stalled and started smoking and has no lights to warn me of anything wrong. I was in the middle of a busy street. I had to tow it to the dealership I bought it from and they said the coolant was empty but there were no leaks and no warnings it was low. They said it was coolant intrusion. They said a egr valve and cooler were the problem part it was not covered under warranty. I had to pay 1265 to get it fixed. It's a known issue that should he a recall it's a part that causes safety issues as well as a newer car to be undrivable if not careful. No warning lights or anything is bs. I want this addressed as soon as possible. I could have been rear ended easily. Or my car broke down that I just paid 23000 for supposed to be a good working car. Seems like they did it on purpose.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Engine · FL

The EGR cooler failed (TSB 20-2234) in my 2020 Ford Edge ST line on 9/26/26. I started my car and drove down my street and the car began smoking white/gray burning odor from exhausts with a sudden loss of power while driving on a public street. Leading up to this incident and during, no warning engine inicator lights or ANY notifications appeared. Temperature gauge remained at it's normal operating temp, dead center. The tow and independent mechanic confirmed there was no triggering of service lights/overheating warning. The mechanic noticed the loss of antifreeze without seeing a leak. He rulled out a cracked cylinder head and began further diagnostics. It threw a P0301 code as well as a mis-fire code on cyclinder #1. Also a code to cylinder#3. The mechanic's diagnosis was that was this was all a direct result due to the faulty Ford EGR Cooler and explained there was an TSB 20-2234 bulletin. Ford has explicitly acknowledged this engineering defect design flaw. I then found that the federal safety agency has an active and elevated investigagion into this massive problem that caused my SUV to become non-drivable, needing a complete new engine-DP 26008. (SUV at 100K like other's) I have all service records as proof on the vehicle as well as the mechanics photos/paperwork. He found the coolant was leaking directly into exhaust reccirulation tracks and into the cylinders now needing new engine. This engine failure caused a sudden loss of power, steering/brakes, no sensors and managed to get to a safe area. I could have caused a caatastrophic crash or injury to other's/myself. I contacted Ford, opened a case number but they are denying any knowledge of the TSB or assistance. I have no vehicle, and out an 8k engine that was due to the negligence of this faulty part. I had it towed to independent mechanic and now will be towing it to the Ford dealership for further escalation as this new growing investigation with the federal safety agency. There were NO warning signs nor sensors. It was very scary.

Filed Oct 5, 2026 · Engine · FL

The EGR cooler failed on my 2020 Ford Edge ST Line. On 9/26/26, I started my car and it began smoking white/gray from exhausts and burning odor. Leading up to this incident and during, there was no warning indicators or messages regarding the engine that appearerd. The temperature gauge remained at it's normal operating temperature, dead center. \n\nI had the car towed to a local mechanic. They ran diagnostic & codes on the vehicle and threw a P0301code. The mechanic noticed the loss of antifreeze without seeing a leak, smoke was coming from the car and the car had no \"service engine\" lights appear. He ruled out a cracked cylinder head and began further diagnostics on the EGR cooler. He found the coolant was leaking directly into the exhaust recirculation tracks and straight into cylinder #1. He explained due to Ford's faulty EGR cooler that cracked, draining all the antifreeze directly inside cylinder #1 without triggering a service light or overheating warning. I was told my vehicle would not be driveable and need a complete new engine or replacement. The mechanic notified me that there was a TSB (technical service bulliten) labeled \"TSB 20-2234\" where Ford has explicitly acknowledged this engineering defect in the 2019-2020 design flaw. The mechanic's diagnosis states that the engine failure was entirely a consequential result of the EGR defect, with a vehicle with regular service history.\n\nMy safety was at major risk, as well as the safety of other's. This engine failure includes sudden power loss, loss of steering/brakes, loss of sensors and any ability to handle the car. I would have instantly come to a stop, easily leading to a catastrophic crash or injury to myself/other's.\n\nI contacted Ford, opened a case # and was denied any assistance. I have no vehicle and out 7K engine that was due to the negligence of this faulty part. It is being towed, at my expense to the Ford dealership for further escalation as there is a new defect investigation with the

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Engine · KS

I have a 2020 Ford Edge Titanium. Only six years old. It has never been wrecked, flooded or had anything else happen to it. I learned today that it needs a completely new transmission due to a torque converter failure and comes at a cost that is higher than the car is now worth. This is unacceptable in a car this age.

Filed Sep 26, 2026 · Engine, Suspension · CA

Bought car used 4 months ago from Peoria Ford, Glendale. Vehicle overheated on freeway, added coolant- lost all coolant 10 minutes later and white smoke came from exhaust. Ford diagnosed EGR cooler failure, replacement and noted CV joint boot leaking and needed replaced- resulting g on $3200 fix with zero assistance from Dealership or Ford.This issue didn’t happen suddenly after 4 months & we believe it was existing prior to the purchase. Read reports of cooler, coolant/ engine issue on 2020 ford edge. These models should be recalled for fix as my daughter was stranded on the freeway at night - safety issue.”

Filed Sep 19, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · IN

I just bought this vehicle with a broken powertrain, torque converter, and warped rotors. These cars are mechanics special that should only be $2,000. Since it's a 2020 it is being sold for $18,800. It can be repossessed for a crap shoot car. Before this I bought a 2016 Buick Enclave with also a broken torque converter issues. The engineers in car industry have failed. I would rather buy an older pre 2015 mechanics special for $1,200-$2,400, NOT $12,000-$18,800 for a POS drivetrain and transmission. A recall needs to be mandated for all these cars. Stiffing the consumer is unethical. With how our government and economy has been, we have had enough with being stuck with inadequacies.

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 Aug 11, 2026 · Engine · KY

Car stutters, shudders, and hesitates from stopped position. Vehicle does not excelerate smoothly. Safety concern when pulling out into traffic, crossing intersection, or leaving stop. Paducah Ford said it is torque converter and independent mechanic says that as well. Ford issued tech service information concerning shudder for Ford Edge 8F35 transmission and provides a repair procedure for torque converter and output planetary assembly. I am concerned because it may represent a recurring safety related defect affecting other Ford Edge vehicles

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · FL

transmission, skipping and shuttering and according to dealership not catching gear occurs during slow speeds. When in drive car will roll backwards and when in reverse car will roll forward. Transmission runs high until gear catches. Engine will then go in to neutral until clutch catches.in according to dealership repair will cost $7000-$11,000. i was told this is unusual. And none of it is covered under warranty

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