2019 Ford Edge · symptom sheet
Transmission fails or needs replacement
- 79owner reports
- 78,000median miles
- $7,000median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 16, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
460 of the 768 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 79 of those describe transmission failure.
Tick what matches of 79 reports
Transmission failure on other Edge years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022.
What this problem usually is
This is the end of the road for a transmission: the car stops moving under its own power, or a shop says the unit has to be replaced or rebuilt. Half of the owners here mention a warning light or message, and a quarter mention it happening again or to a second unit.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (79 reports) and the torque converter (27 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.
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
All 3 recalls on the 2019 Ford Edge, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
What owners paid
23 of the 79 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $4,500 to $9,800.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 68,000 and 92,000 miles, from the 45 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Torque converter issue, saying I need to replace the transmission. Only 72k miles on it”
Filed Aug 7, 2025 · 72,000 miles
“Vehicle has 85K miles and shudders at 10-30 mph. Powertrain malfunction/Reduced Power warning light comes and goes randomly. Recently got Service Engine Warning stating torque converter clutch failed to apply. Diagnostic ran stating torque converter solenoid needs to be replaced. Have seen other owners with same make/model that have same issue or have had complete transmission failure or replacement.”
Filed Jun 8, 2025 · 85,000 miles
“My torque converter is bad. They said I need whole new transmission. Cost is $10,000 and my car is worth $14,000. Itâs a 2019 ford sel 2.0 52,000 miles.”
Filed May 15, 2025 · 52,000 miles
“Vehicle jerks during acceleration at lower speeds (up to 40mph). Taken to 2 independent auto shops and they both diagnosed it as early signs of transmission failure. One states fluid is dark and has smells like burned clutch material and the line pressure is nearly half of what is should be. Check engine light is on with evap system related codes. Odometer at 89k miles.”
Filed Apr 5, 2025 · 89,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 79 reports involved a crash. 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 277 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 101 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 88 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 69 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 40 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 32 reports