2019 Ford Edge · symptom sheet

Transmission fails or needs replacement

77owner reports
78,000median miles
$7,000median quote
1involved a crash

Newest report Jul 10, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

452 of the 755 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 77 of those describe transmission failure.

Tick what matches of 77 reports

warning lights came on first

it was replaced under warranty

I paid for it myself

a second transmission also failed

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (77 reports) and the torque converter (26 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.

20V-550Sep 10, 2020

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

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

Risk: 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.

What owners paid

23 of the 77 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $4,500 to $9,800.

$4,500$7,000$9,800

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 68,000 and 92,000 miles, from the 44 reports that gave a mileage.

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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 77 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.