2019 FORD EDGE Power Train Problems

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Had the transmission gone out on the road, she could have been in an accident Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, independent service center Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representative, or others? NO Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem before the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning or CEL before or during the slippage

Transmission constantly skips or does not engage and is often quite jolting. Have taken it to the dealer several times when it first started happening and they said it was driving fine. Have just over 60,000 miles and it has progressively gotten worse.

What happened: The torque converter/transmission system failed. My 2019 Ford Edge (VIN [XXX] , 75,000 miles) experiences a shudder and vibration under 60 mph during normal driving, with no diagnostic trouble codes present. This matches the condition described in Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-2154 for the 8F35 transmission. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: The shudder occurs during acceleration and highway merging. It causes the vehicle to hesitate and lurch, which puts myself, passengers, and nearby drivers at risk — especially when merging into traffic or crossing intersections. Loss of smooth power delivery creates a hazard that could result in a collision. Dealer confirmation: The problem has been diagnosed and confirmed by an authorized Ford dealer, who quoted approximately $2,800 for repair (torque converter replacement and PCM reprogram). Manufacturer involvement: The issue was presented to Ford Motor Company, who acknowledged the TSB exists but denied...

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...

Complete transmission failure without a known cause. 2019 with just over 120,000 miles but I feel like the transmission should have held up for much longer and it is not the first time I had to have work done. A few years prior, I'd taken it in for a transmission service where they needed to drain and flush the system as well as work on the programming.

The torque converter is bad and is sputtering, jerking, not shifting, hard shifts, this is not safe. This is a danger to me and others when the car is jerking and not shifting correctly, safety hazard! Ford dealer confirmed the torque converter is bad. Hundreds, if not thousands of others complaining about their Ford Edge having the same issue. No warning or other problems, or symptoms, it just started jerking and sputtering.

November 2023 - Started noticing there was some unsteady shifting/jerking around 25-35 mph. Car had appx. 68k miles. Took it to 3 different places with all 3 diagnosing as the torque converter. Was told to replace immediately, as could fail at any moment and cause car to stop. July 2025 - Same symptoms. Car has 103k miles on it. Received diagnosis of, “The technician is saying the planetary gearset failure with metallic debris intermixed within the transmission fluid. Due to the age, mileage, condition, and symptoms present on the vehicle the technician is recommending replacing the transmission.” Again, losing transmission would car to come to stop, possibly in traffic lanes. So, this is two major issues with the transmission in 100k miles. Also seems to be a rather common issue with this model, as it didn’t take long to find message boards related to this, and it's now up to...

The transmission "stutters" causing shifting and acceleration issues. I have complained since shortly after purchasing it new but the exact cause was never diagnosed and/or repaired under warranty as it should have been. Ford has been uncooperative and only has ever offered me the possibility of financial aid if I paid $2200 to have the transmission removed and examined for the defect(s). This a serious safety issue.

Problem noticed when vehicle was shaking/jolting during acceleration and shifting inconsistently. The 2019 Edge was taken to a trusted independent service center for diagnostics. They found the transmission fluid is full of metal pieces. No warning lamps/messages.

The vehicle started “bucking” during acceleration 2weeks ago. I took it to a mechanic and diagnostic tool did not show any codes for the engine. The rec was have a transmission diagnostic done so I took it to a transmission shop. The diagnostic shows a faulty torque converter which had already allowed enough debris to flow into and ruin the transmission. The rec is a new transmission at the cost of $11,000 to replace. I do know there was a TSB 25-2154 issued by Ford in May 2025 and there is a current class action suit/investigation. This is a faulty product which could potentially cause harm/accidents and it seems Ford is not adequately addressing it.

All lights came on randomly ford house said it was the torque converter

My transmission needed to be overhauled at 65,000 miles, at a cost of $7147 at a Ford dealer. I have all documentation. Symptoms of a power train problems started much earlier than 65,000 miles, possibly around 60,000 miles in summer of 2024. The car was 'pulsing' and losing power when accelerating onto a highway, and in other situations where maneuverability was important. My regular mechanic thought it likely due was misfiring cylinders, and he changed the spark plugs. I asked about the transmission, and he said it was highly unlikely due to the low mileage. But the change in spark plugs did not help the situation. I had no engine warning lights to indicate any transmission problems. The pulsing remained. Late spring 2025, I was getting a new engine light on in the car that I did not recognize. In July, I felt the power drop out (twice) completely during...

Transmission is very jerky. Dealership confirms that the torque converter needs replaced.

my ford edge egr valve failed causing the engine coolant to burn in the engine cylinders and coming out the exhaust if it over headed could have caused engine failure. was repaired with the same parts that failed hope the engine does not have damage that won't be seen till later i looked it up found out there are lots of ford edges and escape doing this plus i had to pay 100 dollars deductible i think ford should recall all these cars and replace with an upgraded part that won't fail my edge only has 34000 miles on it

The technical bulletin TSB 21-2389. It’s requiring me to get a new torque converter.

Has the 8f35 transmission which keeps stuttering/jerking at or about 35-45mph. Took it to a transmission specialty shop and to Ford dealership to get quoted over $10k for a new transmission. The vehicle has 67,500 miles

Our Ford Edge ST has 43,000 on it and there are times that when we if shift from Park to Reverse or Reverse to Drive, it sound and feels like the transmission dropped out of the vehicle and sounds like a bullet from a gun. Since it is out of the 3 year/36,000 warranty, Ford wants $200 to diagnose it and what it will cost to repair it. I haven’t taken to Ford, based on the fact that this as it is a known issue.

2019 Ford Edge 67K miles. A few months ago experienced 'hesitation" & some jerking once accelerated. It would continue until around 40 mph. Took to dealer, determined initially it was the Purge Valve. This was repaired; however, rec'd a call that torque converter locking & slipping. The fluid has metal parts. They said there was damage to the transmission. They didn't recommend repairing because the same issue will happen. A new transmission in process of being done. Been in service dept. since 8/11/25. Not finished with repairs yet. Found out via search that this issue is common with this year of vehicle & mileage & owners suggest filing a complaint. The warranty has expired & cost of repair is very expensive. Search also seems to have other model years having the same issue.

2019 Ford Edge with 8F35 transmission, there were no warning lights or codes. Shuddering and jerking both while accelerating and at cruising speeds. At steady highway speed, engine speed would jump by hundreds of RPM a few times times per minute. Problem started at about 70,000 miles and gradually got worse. Changed transmission fluid at 85,000 miles, despite owner's manual recommendation to change at 100,000 miles. Fluid was completely brown, with no trace of red. Shuddering improved but not eliminated.

Transmission started shuddering when changing gears. Started happening at around 55,000 miles. Have done a transmission fluid replacement, and replaced the torque converter as well since mechanic said the torque converter was going bad. Slight improvement, however still being problematic.

Ce vehicule est tres dangereux en accelerant et decelerant sur les autoroutes car hesitation a l’acceleration et en decelerant …probleme de transmission et mon vehicule a 53000 km ce n’est pas normal j’espere que vous prendrez cette plainte au serieux car ce n’est pas une usure normal pour un vehicule d’autant plus que j’ai fait remplacer fluide a transmission!!!!

Transition its not stable.Had to overhaul it with less then 60k mils

Transmission is juttering and slipping significantly. Low power on take off and no check engine light on. Dealer states there is nothing wrong but clearly something is wrong with the Transmission.

The car was starting to jerk it felt like it was not getting gas or something. I took it to the Food Dealership and they told me the torque converter needed to be replaced. The estimate was 4818 plus tax. I researched this issue and found several complaints and feel there should be a recall. I even got an extended warranty but it expired. There were no warning lights or notifications stating there was a problem.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was slipping, shuddering, and lurching while driving 40 MPH and attempting to slow down. The contact stated that the rear axle was binding. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to assist with the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Torque converter went out, had shudder and high rpm’s needed to take off. Acceleration affected. Replaced by Belvidere IL ford dealer, part inspected by endurance warranty specialist.

My vehicle has 78000 miles on it and needs a new transmission

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission shuddered until accelerating to 50 MPH, and then the vehicle drove as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced an undisclosed recall however, the VIN was not under recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,500.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance and was offered a fuel injection cleaning. The contact assumed that the fuel injection cleaning might resolve the jerking failure; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V550000 (Power Train) and linked the failure to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Vehicle start bucking at low speeds around 65,,000 miles, felt like transmission wasn’t shifting gears. Transmission needed to be rebuilt. Ford said there was. TSB about it. 3 weeks later this doing the same thing and now fluid is leaking on drivers side behind front wheel.

There is a shudder while driving and the rear parking system gives a warning and doesn’t work. Both issues have recalls in the same and other years of this vehicle but according to my vin there’s no recalls. I have received a recall report for my vehicle but my vin says no recalls

Torque converter failed at 88,000 miles. This is a known problem in this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving and exceeding 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, while attempting to make a left or right turn, there was an abnormal thumping sound coming from the wheels. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that transmission fluid was leaking from the transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V550000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,402.

The torque converter within the power train system failed, causing the vehicle to shutter while traveling at speeds up to 45 mph, then eventually not even allowing the vehicle to reach 45 mph at all. My safety was put at risk because it could cause a wreck if traveling at higher speeds and the vehicle all of a sudden slows to a lower speed. This is a known problem to Ford, there are many complaints from people who own a Ford Edge with the torque converter going out, but Ford has yet to issue a recall. My car is currently at the service department of a Ford dealership with the torque converter being confirmed as the culprit. This is week 3 that my car has been sitting there waiting for the repairs, because the torque converter is on back order. There were no warning lamps that came on to alert...

Last year, the 2.0 ecoboost had a coolant intrusion. After 2 times ford dealer talking with someone in company, the repacerd egr valve, egr cooler and finally had a long block motor installed. Then a little while later had to replace transmission, then the steering box. My extended warranty covered this but it ran out at the end of May. I think I should be compensated either by extended warranty or money. Any of those problems could have resulted in an accident. First took to Lynn layton ford in decatur, took back a couple of weeks and could not get to it, took to eddie pruitt ford in hartselle, where they took care of the problems.

Torque converter issue, saying I need to replace the transmission. Only 72k miles on it

Bucking under acceleration

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated and shifted between gears before returning to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced three times within 6 years. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.

The vehicle hesitates, bucks, and surges when accelerating from low speed 0-25 mph making it difficult and hazardous merging into traffic and other driving situations. The hesitation, bucking, and surging is getting progressively worse and occurs at higher speeds now. The car has 60k miles. The fluid levels were checked and no problems found. The Ford dealer claims the issue is not familiar and they are advise it would take several days before an expensive diagnostic could be performed. Ford dealer said there were no recalls for this vehicle and no service bulletins for my complaint

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the vehicle jerked abnormally and was driving sluggishly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the transmission had been replaced two times with low mileage. The first transmission was replaced at 26,000 miles. The contact was provided a financial discount for the repair. The second transmission was replaced at 26,500 miles. The contact stated that the repair was covered under warranty. The contact was concerned that, because of the persistent failure, the third transmission would fail with low mileage. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and...

Car began to jerk, shudder and lurch during acceleration. Sometimes jerking strong enough to make steering difficult. Took car to dealership and was diagnosed as a torque converter issue. Was told this is a common issue with this transmission and was quoted nearly $5000 to repair. No lights or warnings come on. The problem began very abruptly. Currently the car has yet to be repaired so parts would be available to inspect if needed.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked before slamming into gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics. However, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact associated the failure to manufacturer recall number: 20S49. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

My 2019 Ford Edge transmission has been shuddering, jerking, and harsh shifting at low speeds. I’m afraid when driving the transmission is going to fall out of. the car on the road - doesn’t make me feel safe driving it. Took it to dealer and they tell me it is normal wear and tear on the vehicle, which I question. Call Ford and they tell me there is no recall on this vehicle about its transmission, there should be - it is unsafe. There was no Service Engine Lights, just knocking, jerking as I start to drive the vehicle. Please reach out Ford and heave them fix the issue under a recall.

Shuddering when driving, hard shifting down, transmission feels to be slipping. no warning lights on yet. I am worried about it not shifting and causing an accident or slipping the gear & causing an accident.

Needs new torque converter at 66,000 miles.

Vehicle has hard shifting, delayed response when changing gears. Sudden shudders or almost a bucking type motion when attempting to go after stopping at red lights. Torque converter was replaced in January of 2024. Vehicle began have same issues and same parts were replaced in April of 2025. It is now July of 2025 vehicle is completely obsolete and unable to shift out of any gear or even into neutral. All work performed at a ford certified dealership. Vehicle now being worked on for the third time with the same issues and parts being replaced car has been inoperable for a month at a time for three consecutive years.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered, and the failure ceased while driving 45-50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a tune-up was performed, and the fuel lines were cleaned; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be taken apart. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Bucking at low speeds. Only 48,000 miles on car. In the shop now to replace the torque converter.

75,000 miles - rough shifting, appears to be torque converter like everyone else.

Vehicle shudders and shakes at low speeds. Been doing this since 43k miles and it now reflects it as a possible torque converter problem.