NHTSA Complaint #11690728 — 2019 FORD EDGE

I am a loyal Ford customer reporting a serious issue with my 2019 Ford Edge, which has about 53,000 miles and is equipped with the 8F35 transmission. The vehicle is experiencing shuddering, bucking, and jerking during acceleration, especially at speeds up to 35 mph. In addition, the auto Start/Stop accumulator switch no longer functions. These issues directly match the conditions described in Technical Service Bulletin 21-2081 and Safety Recall 20S49, yet my VIN is not included in the Safety recall because the part was not assembled at the Oakville plant. I strongly believe this exclusion is unfair and irrelevant—my vehicle has the same defective part and is experiencing the same failures. Ford now recommends replacing the torque converter because the lock-up clutch broke apart, which means metal debris already entered the transmission. This is not a minor issue, and I do not want a temporary or partial fix. I am requesting a full replacement of the transmission—not a refurbished unit—as this damage is systemic and not my fault. These problems have created unsafe driving conditions and have already cost me approximately $7,000 in repairs. I’ve paid $1,300 out of pocket, and while Ford has offered about $2,700 discount, I am still left with about $4,000 balance for a defect I did not cause.