2020 Ford Edge: transmission slipping

Filed Jul 24, 2026 · Transmission · SC

The vehicle hesitates, jumps, and then surges into gear when accelerating from low speed, which I believe makes it difficult and hazardous merging into traffic and other driving situations. Due to the hesitation it is unable to get up to speed very easily or quickly on busy interstate roads. The hesitation, jumping, and surging has gotten progressively worse and occurs at higher speeds now. It seems like it now does this during each gear shift. I am a longtime Ford owner I previously drove a 2001 F150 with little to no problems, it reached around 280,000 miles before it's trade in. I now have a 2020 Edge SEL 2.0 AWD and have really enjoyed this car until this problem started. It was bought in March of 2024 with 62k miles and it now has 92k. The problem initially only surfaced after the car had bene on and moving for a while and it was very subtle. I could not tell if it was engine or tranny and it was only barely noticeable. But the issue has remained and now occurs at all periods of time when being driven. I have had this vehicle inspected by multiple service centers now, both of which confirm the problem being that when shifting gears the internal parts of the transmission slip causing wear and extra heat generation, leading to the slipping and jumping. The transmission needs to either be rebuilt or replaced due to its faulty initial construction. I have been told by these mechanics that they have had to do this exact replace on many of this exact same model of car, and similarly each time they've done it the models are typically around 80,000-90,000 miles not even making it to 100,000. There were no warning lights or messages and there still aren't any even after getting it looked at twice.

Filed Feb 14, 2026 · Transmission · MI

My vehicle is a 2020 Ford Edge SEL. I am experiencing ongoing transmission shuddering, jerking, and RPM fluctuations during normal driving. At slow speeds, the vehicle jerks and shudders, making it very difficult to drive smoothly in traffic and when accelerating from a stop. At higher speeds, the RPM gauge jumps while driving, and the vehicle feels like it is slipping or shifting unpredictably. The condition has been getting worse over time. This problem matches the known defect described in Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 20-2081 related to transmission shudder. My vehicle’s year, make, and model match those affected by this known issue; however, my VIN is not included in any recall. The unpredictable jerking, shuddering, and RPM fluctuations create unsafe driving conditions, especially when merging into traffic, turning, or maintaining speed. I believe this is a widespread defect affecting the safe operation of the vehicle and should be investigated by the federal safety agency for a potential recall. I am submitting this complaint to request that this defect be reviewed for investigation and corrective action.

Filed Oct 17, 2025 · Transmission · NY

Transmission slipping when accelerating, also shudder when between gears

Filed Sep 9, 2025 · Transmission · KY

At 80000 miles, the car started stuttering while shifting between 2 to 4th gears. The dealer diagnosed it as a bad Torque Coverter. I had this fixed and the check engine light came on as the car started missing and slipping gears. The next correction will be a transmission replacement, as the car is slipping and missing while trying to accelerate and decelerate. This is causing lurching and lack of acceleration which can lead to be rear ended or not making a left hand turn and getting hit in my side.

Filed Aug 22, 2025 · Transmission · CO

Automatic transmission is slipping as it moves through the gears. Causes the car to shudder.

Filed Aug 6, 2025 · Transmission · MD

Torque converter was coming apart, according to the service advisor at Bannister Ford in Marlow Heights, MD. Car was shuddering upon acceleration from a stop or slow speed and not accelerating properly. Also noticeable slipping at highway speeds and RPMs would not stay steady. No warning lights or messages, problem began at 57,000 miles and near failure at 60443.

Filed Jul 26, 2025 · Transmission · MI

2020 ford edge just hit 64,000 mile and transmission is slipping at lower gears seem like its a dangerous issue why isnt there a recall on this issue ford should be taking care of this

Filed Jun 25, 2025 · Transmission · MN

At 58,000 miles we started having transmission slipping issues with no check engine lights or anything. We did some research and brought it in to a dealer for the recommended software update. That didn’t fully fix the issue and they recommended a new torque converter. At just under 60,000 it should not be having these issues and it’s a major expense for a newer car. Transmission failing is a safety issue since the car could stale without warning putting the driver or others safety at risk.

Filed Jun 17, 2025 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission slipped, and the vehicle jerked. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2025 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact was informed by his wife that the transmission was slipping while driving. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating to 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked and hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed, but no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that while driving 60-70 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving, upon exiting the Interstate and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact turned on the hazard lights, and the vehicle was towed to a nearby dealer, where the contact was informed that the check engine and power train warning lights were illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the torque converter bolts were loose or missing, causing transmission fluid to leak from the vehicle. The dealer determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V550000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Apr 28, 2025 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 82,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2024 · Transmission · MN

The torque converter is slipping mostly during speed up in lower gears as a shuddering experience. Not safe to pass during these hick-ups due to the hesitations. I had it in at Apple Ford in White Bear Lake, MN. where they found it in the diagnostic performance. No warning lamps. It first started at around 67 or 68K miles. 70k miles on it now.