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2019 Ford Edge

2019 Ford Edge: transmission and engine top owner complaints

The dominant pattern in owner complaints for the Ford Edge of this generation centers on powertrain behavior, with the most common reports describing delayed or unresponsive gear engagement and sluggish acceleration when pressing the accelerator. A secondary cluster of complaints involves the engine and electrical system, where owners describe sudden and complete vehicle shutdown — including loss of hazard lights — attributed to a ground wire separating from the ECM while the vehicle was in motion or stopped at a light. A smaller share of owners also report the vehicle running roughly and stalling without warning at moderate speeds.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 59%
Owners report the vehicle failing to shift into gear promptly and not accelerating immediately when the accelerator pedal is depressed while driving at various speeds · 4 crash · 1 injured
Engine safety 21%
Owners report a ground wire disconnecting from the ECM causing complete loss of vehicle functionality and an unexpected shutdown while driving, including loss of hazard warning lights · 1 crash
Electrical System safety 5%
Owners report a ground wire disconnecting from the ECM resulting in total electrical failure and vehicle shutdown while in operation, with hazard warning lights rendered inoperable · 2 crash
Engine And Engine Cooling0 5%
Owners report the vehicle running rough and then losing motive power and stalling without warning while driving at moderate speeds
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 4%
The smallest of the top five: 31 reports (4%), with 2 crashes. If you rely on driver-assist features like park assist, test them carefully and stay ready to take over.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 712 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.