The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 466 of 776 complaints (60%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Visibility & Lighting include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 852 in 2018 to 776 in 2019.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 776
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,500–$2,950
- Combined MPG
- 21–25
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,600–3,300 | 2,600–3,300 | 2,500–2,950 | 2,600–2,950 | 2,600–2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–24 | 19–24 | 21–25 | 21–24 | 21–24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–21 / 24–29 | 17–21 / 23–29 | 19–22 / 26–29 | 19–21 / 26–29 | 19–21 / 25–29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 370–457 | 370–467 | 360–418 | 369–417 | 369–423 | |
| Complaints filed | 1,385 | 852 | 776 | 329 | 114 | |
| Recalls issued | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 26 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 26 | 24 | 4 | 15 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Edge have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Ford Edge?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 466 of 776 NHTSA complaints (60%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Ford Edge get?
EPA rates it 21–25 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Ford Edge?
EPA estimates $2,500–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 29 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | $2,500 (low) | 360 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 2.7L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 418 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,700 | 377 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 185 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 466 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | 77 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.