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2020 Ford Edge problems

Owners filed 328 complaints about the 2020 Ford Edge with NHTSA between Jul 2020 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is power train (191).

Complaints
328
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
12
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
15
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Power train191
  2. Engine52
  3. Electrical system25
  4. Forward collision avoidance21
  5. Back over prevention13
  6. Vehicle speed control12
  7. Seat belts11
  8. Visibility10
  9. Service brakes7
  10. Fuel/propulsion system7
  11. Suspension6
  12. Structure6
  13. Steering5
  14. Lane departure5

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20207
202122
202212
202327
202458
2025113
202689

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Power train

191 reports2 crashes1 fire2 related recalls
“In August 2025 I received emails regarding 3 recall alerts specific to my vin and I took screenshots of them that have the date and my vin along with the 4 recalls. They are 20S49, 21S02, and 20C19 and 25S72. I immediately called Ricart Ford to get this issue resolved. They placed me on hold, and the recalls were removed from my vin. These repairs have never been completed nor were they ever fixed. The Transmission on this vehicle is terrible, and they know it, but my guess is it would cost Ford too much many to repair all of these vehicles. I do have proof of these previous recalls and these are unresolved issues and a hazard. If Ford refuses to fix the transmission and rear drive axle I will obtain legal counsel as this is dangerous. I have also had this vehicle in for another repair that was included in these recalls. Charged $2500 told the dealership the car runs the same and they refused to return the calls.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026Power trainODI 11774201

Engine

52 reports1 fire
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026EngineODI 11774154

Electrical system

25 reports1 crash
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 29, 2026Steering, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11753565

Forward collision avoidance

21 reports3 crashes
“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]”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 19, 2026Engine, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11757953

Back over prevention

13 reports1 crash2 related recalls
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 17, 2026Back over preventionODI 11751012

Vehicle speed control

12 reports2 crashes1 fire
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control system unexpectedly disengaged. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and a sensor failure was diagnosed. The sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that a temporary fix was to turn the cruise control system off and then back on. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 23, 2026Vehicle speed controlODI 11733277
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.