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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
763 reports
Mileage unknown · May 25, 2021
Seat Belts
Driver's side seatbelt does not lock properly. It will engage then slip, the locking feature will do this both before the vehicle is on and after driving it. Occurs when the vehicle gets hot, surrounding air temperature at 80 degrees F or above. I have taken the vehicle to a Ford dealer and they have confirmed it happens to that…
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Driver's side seatbelt does not lock properly. It will engage then slip, the locking feature will do this both before the vehicle is on and after driving it. Occurs when the vehicle gets hot, surrounding air temperature at 80 degrees F or above. I have taken the vehicle to a Ford dealer and they have confirmed it happens to that seatbelt. The vehicle should not be driven if the seatbelt doesn't do its job properly, the risk of injury is too great. There have been no indicators that the seat belt was malfunctioning other than using the seatbelt.
NHTSA ODI #11418535
18,011 miles · May 2, 2021
Structure
VEHICLE HAD REAR LIFT GATE ISSUES JULY 2020. THE LIFT GATE BECAME TOTALLY INOP AT THAT TIME AND SPENT A LENGTHY TIME IN THE SHOP. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THEN. I WENT SHOPPING THIS MORNING AND LIFT GATE WORKED OK WHEN LOADING BUT BECAME INOP WHEN I GOT HOME AND I HAD TO FOLD THE REAR SEATS DOWN FOR AC…
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VEHICLE HAD REAR LIFT GATE ISSUES JULY 2020. THE LIFT GATE BECAME TOTALLY INOP AT THAT TIME AND SPENT A LENGTHY TIME IN THE SHOP. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THEN. I WENT SHOPPING THIS MORNING AND LIFT GATE WORKED OK WHEN LOADING BUT BECAME INOP WHEN I GOT HOME AND I HAD TO FOLD THE REAR SEATS DOWN FOR ACCESS TO GROCERY BAGS.THE ODD THING IS THE SYSTEM STARTS TO WORK NORMALLY AFTER SITTING FOR A SHORT TIME. I'M CONCERNED THAT IF THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES WHAT IF IN AN EMERGENCY THE LIFT GATE BECAME INOP?
NHTSA ODI #11414798
35,150 miles · Apr 6, 2021
Unknown Or Other
VEHICLE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED DROPPING CHARDS OF GLASS OVER THE 3 OCCUPANTS BODY. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD PRIOR TO THE GLASS EXPLODING
NHTSA ODI #11406748
7,850 miles · Mar 28, 2021
Visibility/wiper
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN NORMAL OPERATIONS ON THE HIGHWAY IN INDIANA WITH ALL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF CLOSED. WE WERE GOING STRAIGHT, NO SUDDEN MOVEMENTS OF THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING THE SUNROOF JUST BLEW OUT, FROM THE INSIDE OUT. SOME OF THE GLASS LANDED ON ME, MY WIFE AND MY SON, BUT MOST OF IT WAS JUST GONE. WE HAD TO CANCEL OU…
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I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN NORMAL OPERATIONS ON THE HIGHWAY IN INDIANA WITH ALL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF CLOSED. WE WERE GOING STRAIGHT, NO SUDDEN MOVEMENTS OF THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING THE SUNROOF JUST BLEW OUT, FROM THE INSIDE OUT. SOME OF THE GLASS LANDED ON ME, MY WIFE AND MY SON, BUT MOST OF IT WAS JUST GONE. WE HAD TO CANCEL OUR VACATION, DID NOT GET A REFUND. LOOKING TO SEE WHAT FORD SAYS TOMORROW WHEN I TAKE THE CAR IN, BECAUSE OF COURSE THIS HAPPENED ON A SUNDAY WHEN DEALERS ARE CLOSED.
NHTSA ODI #11405256
3,250 miles · Mar 10, 2021
Service BrakesSteering
WHILE OUT DRIVING MY 2019 FORD EDGE I BEGAN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY WITH STEERING. I STARTED HEADING HOME WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IT WOULD NOT TURN. I MANAGED TO GET IT PARKED WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. I HAD SEVERAL WARNIN…
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WHILE OUT DRIVING MY 2019 FORD EDGE I BEGAN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY WITH STEERING. I STARTED HEADING HOME WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IT WOULD NOT TURN. I MANAGED TO GET IT PARKED WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. I HAD SEVERAL WARNINGS THAT FLASHED ON THE DASH. I HAD IT FLAT BEDDED TO SEABREEZE FORD. I AM CURRENTLY WAITING TO HEAR FROM THEM REGARDING WHAT REPAIRS ARE NEED. THIS WAS A TERRIFIED EXPERIENCE TO BE IN CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I JUST WANTED TO WARN EVERYONE THAT THIS COULD BE A POTENTIAL ISSUE WITH THE 2019 FOR EDGE.
WHEN BOTH ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AND LANE KEEP ASSIST ACTIVATED, THE EDGE ST BOUNCES IN BETWEEN THE LINES ON THE ROAD, INSTEAD KEEPING THE CAR CENTER IN THE LANE. LANE KEEP ASSIST CENSORS AND SOFTWARE NEED RE-CALIBRATION.
NHTSA ODI #11399227
2,500 miles · Mar 4, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System
EVERY TIME AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK, THERE IS ALWAYS SOME SORT OF SPILLAGE FROM THE GAS FILLING GUN WHEN PULLING OUT THE GAS FILLING GUN.
NHTSA ODI #11399226
1,200 miles · Mar 4, 2021
Power TrainUnknown Or Other
EVERY TIME AFTER HARD ACCELERATION (ENGINE RPM > 4000), THE INTERIOR AIR VENTS AUTOMATICALLY OPEN FOR 5 TO 10 SECONDS (WHEN THE HVAC IS OFF) TO LET COOL AIR IN AND THEN AIR VENTS CLOSE OFF. AFTERWARDS, THERE IS REALLY A STRONG EXHAUST GAS SMELL FILL UP THE CABIN OF THE EDGE ST. REALLY UNBEARABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11399225
500 miles · Mar 4, 2021
Power Train
DUE TO CLOSE GEAR RATIO OF 2ND AND 3RD IN THE 8F57 TRANSMISSION, THERE IS UNWANTED HARSH/BUCKING SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD EVERYTIME, EVEN AFTER THE LATEST TSB 20-2190 UPDATE. ALSO, AFTER 30 TO 40 MINS OF NORMAL DRIVING, THE 8F57 TRANSMISSION STARTS TO EXHIBIT SEVERE HESITATION TO DOWN SHIFT AND UP SHIFT ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING ON TO …
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DUE TO CLOSE GEAR RATIO OF 2ND AND 3RD IN THE 8F57 TRANSMISSION, THERE IS UNWANTED HARSH/BUCKING SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD EVERYTIME, EVEN AFTER THE LATEST TSB 20-2190 UPDATE. ALSO, AFTER 30 TO 40 MINS OF NORMAL DRIVING, THE 8F57 TRANSMISSION STARTS TO EXHIBIT SEVERE HESITATION TO DOWN SHIFT AND UP SHIFT ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING ON TO A GRADE/SLOPE.
NHTSA ODI #11399220
19,000 miles · Feb 25, 2021
Visibility/wiper
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT CRUISING SPEED. WE HEARD LOUD EXPLOSION FROM CAR. PULLED OVER, GOT OUT AND SAW SUN ROOF HAD BLOWN OUT.
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.
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.
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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