2019 Ford Edge problems
Owners have filed 949 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Edge. Drivetrain & axles is the most reported problem area, at 47% of complaints. After that come engine (20%) and electrical system (4%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 949 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Drivetrain & axles 47% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 260 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 63 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 25 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 37 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 65 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 40 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 26 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 260 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 60,000 miles. For drivetrain & axles specifically, the median reported mileage is about 70,000 miles (89 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 13 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 4 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 94% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2019 ranks 5th most-complained-about out of 18 model years of the Ford Edge with enough data (559 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford edge. While driving 72 MPH the panoramic sun roof exploded without warning or impact and glass entered vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to her hand but medical attention was not provided as she was cleaning the glass off the seat. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned that the sunroof was not laminated. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 19,000. The VIN was not available.
The vehicle caught fire. It started smoking from under the hood on the driver's side while I was driving slowly in traffic. I pulled over and the smoke continued and caught fire a few seconds later. The fire department was nearby and came quickly to put the fire out. -My safety was put at risk by the car catching fire spontaneously.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while stopped at a stop sign the rear driver's side door window inadvertently shattered with no warning. The contact stated her child was located in her child's safety seat in the rear of the vehicle and sustained injury from the shattered glass. The contact stated her child had cuts on her left arm and leg and no medical attention was needed. A police report was not filed as nothing impacted the window.
While out driving my 2019 ford edge I began experiencing difficulty with steering. I started heading home when I tried to stop the brakes were not working. I had to use the emergency brake to stop. When I tried to turn the steering wheel it would not turn. I managed to get it parked with great difficulty. I had several warnings that flashed on the dash. I had it flat bedded to seabreeze ford. I am currently waiting to hear from them regarding what repairs are need.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: Scorpion Verde Offseason, Tire Size: 245/50/R20, DOT Number: UNKCR7290519. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to remove the wheels. The contact was informed that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The lug nuts were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 19,100.