Torque converter and transmission failure. Torque converter cannot maintain speed on vehicle, lurches and jerks around 30mph, and tries to launch vehicle while stopped with brake fully depressed.
2019 Ford Edge
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Owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Edge do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 724.
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Mileage at the reported incident
219 reports with mileage · 544 unknown
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- Power Train. Review the 456 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
456 reportsThe contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle briefly shuddered 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 vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After in…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle briefly shuddered 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 vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 21-2081. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when accelerating from idle at a stop light, the transmission began to buck and surge forward as there was a hesitation to accelerate. The failure occurs mostly between 1st and 2nd gear. Once the vehicle reaches speeds of 30 MPH or more while in 3rd gear the failure no l…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that when accelerating from idle at a stop light, the transmission began to buck and surge forward as there was a hesitation to accelerate. The failure occurs mostly between 1st and 2nd gear. Once the vehicle reaches speeds of 30 MPH or more while in 3rd gear the failure no longer occurs. There were no warning lights. The failure had become more persistent. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however they had not received a returned call as of yet. The failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure persisted, and the mechanic was unable to dupli…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure persisted, and the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V550000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Transmission jerks and acts as if it doesn't want to shift into place at speeds between 20-40 MPH. As per Fords protocol had the PCM reprogrammed, but that has not helped. I am being told it is the torque converter, possibly the transmission itself. Apparently this is a common and costly issue with this transmission.
I have a 2019 Ford Edge Se with just over 64,000 miles on it. For the past few months the car has not been driving smoothly. When the issue first started I took the car to the dealership where it was purchased brand new. They had a 2 month waiting list for the car to be looked at. Now the car is out of warranty by less then 300 …
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I have a 2019 Ford Edge Se with just over 64,000 miles on it. For the past few months the car has not been driving smoothly. When the issue first started I took the car to the dealership where it was purchased brand new. They had a 2 month waiting list for the car to be looked at. Now the car is out of warranty by less then 300 miles. The dealership has had my car for over a week to look at it. After many calls and text with the service department they will begin work this week. The issue with the Car is it jerks when switching gears most of the time. Mostly noticed between 2nd & 3rd AND 3rd & 4th gears. The car isn't throwing any code and no warning lights are on and up to date on oil changes and has brand new tires. The car is very well maintained and the Ford app says it's in excellent condition. Even though it's not. Ford diagnosed I need a new torque converter. 4,714.38 later. I was reading on line this is a common problem with this make, model, and mileage and Ford hasn't done anything about the. The service department acted surprised. I have only driven ford's I have a [XXX] husband and a young child who also ride in this car everyday. Something needs to be done. This is the website with the same issues [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
transmission jerks at 15 mph to 45 mph
Transmission failure- misdiagnosed 5x, twice diagnosed as failed torque converter. Causes safety issues on the road when driving speeds 20-40mph. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by Ford dealership. Ford Motor Co is aware of the issues which resulted in the need for an entire transmission replacement. No warning lig…
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Transmission failure- misdiagnosed 5x, twice diagnosed as failed torque converter. Causes safety issues on the road when driving speeds 20-40mph. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by Ford dealership. Ford Motor Co is aware of the issues which resulted in the need for an entire transmission replacement. No warning lights appeared, the drive style changed drastically with severe shuddering from 20-30mph and then increasing from 20-40mph as time went on. Ford replaced the torque converter once, and the issue came back within 13 months of a brand new torque converter.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, while the transmission was shifting gear the vehicle was jerking. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving on several occasions the vehicle was jerking and the transmission was shifting hard. The transmission warning light w…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, while the transmission was shifting gear the vehicle was jerking. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving on several occasions the vehicle was jerking and the transmission was shifting hard. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Vehicle is a 2019 Ford Edge SEL Ecoboost. Service Engine light illuminated. Trouble code (DTC) reported is P0741 indicating the Torque Converter is stuck. Online research indicated this is a commonly reported problem described in Ford SSM 49345. This was confirmed by a local transmission specialist (AAMCO). My vehicle is …
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Vehicle is a 2019 Ford Edge SEL Ecoboost. Service Engine light illuminated. Trouble code (DTC) reported is P0741 indicating the Torque Converter is stuck. Online research indicated this is a commonly reported problem described in Ford SSM 49345. This was confirmed by a local transmission specialist (AAMCO). My vehicle is low miles (42k) but 4 months out of the 5 year powertrain warranty. The problem has not yet been repaired. [XXX] Left unrepaired, the issue can cause a full transmission failure. If driving at high speeds when such a failure is detected the car can go into "limp mode" (a sudden slow down of max speed) which could be dangerous to the driver and other motorists during highway driving. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Official recalls
325V442000 · Back Over Prevention:software
Jun 27, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
20V550000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Sep 10, 2020
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
19V766000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage; Seat Belts:front:webbing; Seat Belts:pretensioner
Oct 25, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
Seat Belts:front:webbing
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Edge vehicles. The driver-side seat belt pretensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped, possibly resulting in the seat belt webbing detaching from the anchor in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, seat belt webbing that detaches from the anchor will not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's side pretensioner assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S37.
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