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Ford Edge Power Train Problems

832
Owner complaint records in our dataset
13
Years with records
2007–2019
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 832 stored complaint records:

  • 14 indicate a crash
  • 7 indicate injury
  • 4 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • wrench light · 18 records
  • torque converter · 11 records
  • lost power · 10 records
  • light came · 7 records
  • side road · 7 records
  • power transfer · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi265
30–60k mi214
1–30k mi149
100–150k mi129
150–400k mi24

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • February 9, 2020 · 6,500 miles

    Electrical System · Power Train

    Lost all power while driving on highway. I was able to coast vehicle to shoulder of highway and then restart vehicle

    ODI 11309016

    2019 records in this system

  • February 7, 2020 · 1,132 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being towed, with the transmission shifted into neutral, an abnormal squealing sound was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that 25 miles into the tow, the transmission had independently shifted into park. The contact stated that there was no one inside of the vehicle while the vehicle was being towed. The vehicle…

    ODI 11308155

    2019 records in this system

  • January 20, 2020 · 69,000 miles

    Power Train

    The car is making a rumbling noise when idling and at low speeds. Sheehy ford of midltohian, va has informed me that torque converter welds are failing, consistent with the recall on other 2017 ford edge models: homerecallssafety recall 17s16 ' torque converter stud welds ' 2017 lincoln mkz, ford edge & fusion recallssafety recall 17s16 ' torque converte torque converter connection may fail if the torque converter…

    ODI 11300515

    2017 records in this system

  • January 7, 2020 · 39,100 miles

    Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    Recently had my vehicle serviced for an ongoing door lock issue where ford extended warranty coverage. During the most recent service on 7 jan 2020, the service advisor also indicated and documented that the ptu (power transfer unit) is leaking from a vent and that indicates it needs to be replaced at approx $1,800.00. The vehicle as noted in their records and my odometer, had only 39,100 miles at this time. Per…

    ODI 11300813

    2013 records in this system

  • January 3, 2020 · 77,900 miles

    Power Train

    Power take off assembly failed according to the service department this is a major problem with this particular vehicle and they can randomly fail regardless of mileage and can actually explode and wipe the transmission out and if that was to happen while driving could be disastrous on the highway but fortunately that did not happen but could have ford needs to recall and fix this issue

    ODI 11299402

    2014 records in this system

  • December 26, 2019 · 75,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    I was driving my ford edge on route 303 in phoenix at about 60 miles per hour when the car suddenly started shaking and losing power. It allowed me to drive a very short distance until i was able to stop the car, in a turn lane with a tractor trailer on my tail ...very disconcerting! A yellow wrench light was showing along with some notice about my traction being off, i believe. After sitting a few minutes i was…

    ODI 11291399

    2011 records in this system

  • December 18, 2019 · 76,140 miles

    Power Train · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford edge. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, without warning the drivetrain fractured, causing the front driver side axle to become fractured. The contact was able to steer the vehicle safely off of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The technician determined that the ptv unit (drivetrain), transmission and axle fractured and need…

    ODI 11302540

    2016 records in this system

  • December 17, 2019 · 20,120 miles

    Power Train

    The dealership never notified me of any recall - they are always negligent and this wiil be the last ford i ever purchase/lease...

    ODI 11289746

    2017 records in this system