2019 Ford Edge · symptom sheet
Transmission hesitates when accelerating
- 59owner reports
- 70,911median miles
- $4,100median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 28, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
59 of the 273 reports of transmission shudder on the 2019 Edge describe hesitation when accelerating.
Part of Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (273 reports) · also: jerking or hard shifts, transmission slipping
Tick what matches of 59 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (39 reports) and the torque converter (23 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
What owners paid
9 of the 59 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $800 to $5,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 80,000 miles, from the 40 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Car shudders, hesitates and feels like it is going to stall at lower speeds. Vehicle has 39500 miles on it. Taken to local dealership and it was diagnosed with needing the Torque Converter replaced. This seems to be an ongoing issue with this component and should be a recall”
Filed Mar 24, 2026 · 39,500 miles
“Torque converter failed at 82000 miles. Had been showing hesitation for some time. Found out this is a common problem for this year and model. No recall yet. I just paid $4226 to replace torque converter at the Ford dealership! There were no warning lights or messages.”
Filed Dec 6, 2025 · 82,000 miles
“Transmission and torque converter went out at only 83,000 miles. Many other ford edge owners have had the same problem with their transmission and converter as well. This caused me car to hesitate and sputter on the highway which could have caused an accident.”
Filed Nov 29, 2025 · 83,000 miles
“Purchased a 2019 Ford Edge that now has 62,000 miles. In April of 2025, the transmission started to stutter/slipping, shifting rough, and hesitate between 20 and 40 mph. Our car was not part of the Ford recall. Ford should repair this issue without charge.”
Filed Jul 1, 2025 · 62,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 59 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 98 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 86 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 77 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 67 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 37 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 32 reports