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2020 Ford Edge power train problems

191 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2020 Ford Edge cite power train, 58% of all 328 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 2 recalls on this component.

Complaints
191
58% of all complaints
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
3
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the power train

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“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
“My transmission needs replacing. My car is jerky when it shifts, does not accelerate smoothly, and puts me in danger on the highway/freeway when trying to accelerate as sometimes it won’t and stalls for a moment before getting going. There are currently 100 on back order which clearly means there is an issue with this specific transmission and I’m not the only person with this problem. The car is only six years old and this should not be happening to a vehicle that is otherwise well maintained.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 24, 2026Power trainODI 11773444
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the diagnosis determined that the torque converter required replacement. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 19, 2026Power trainODI 11772068
“Vehicle shudders and is sluggish. Dealer says torque converter needs replaced for $4700. This could leave me stranded on a highway or neighborhood. There are no warnings on my vehicle. Seems to be a very common problem in this vehicle. Vehicle has not been repaired yet due to cost. Parts are hard to get.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 8, 2026Power trainODI 11770006
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 19, 2026Power train, Service brakes, EngineODI 11765514
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a right turn after stopping, the rear differential made an abnormal grinding sound and the vehicle shuddered. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving at low speeds and turning. The dealer was notified of the failure and scheduled an appointment for a diagnostic test. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletin: 26-2328 (Chatter/Shudder During Low Speed Turning Events) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V011000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 15, 2026Power trainODI 11764448

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

2 recalls on this component

Power train: driveshaft

Free remedy

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

Power trainReported Jan 15, 2021NHTSA 21V011000

Power train: automatic transmission

Free remedy

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.

Power trainReported Sep 10, 2020NHTSA 20V550000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 2, 2026

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

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