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2020 Ford Edge

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2020 Ford Edge do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 724.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

88 reports with mileage · 226 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 183 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

12 crash reports1 fire reports12 injury reports

What owners actually said

314 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2021
Structure

On multiple occasions over the past year of owning the vehicle the liftgate has not functioned properly. In one instance it failed to open with any attempt (remote, dash button, liftgate button) - we could not get it to open and had to leave it at dealership to be repaired. Since then, there have been 3-4 other times when it won…

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On multiple occasions over the past year of owning the vehicle the liftgate has not functioned properly. In one instance it failed to open with any attempt (remote, dash button, liftgate button) - we could not get it to open and had to leave it at dealership to be repaired. Since then, there have been 3-4 other times when it won't close and latch properly despite there being nothing in the way. It will lower, start to latch, then release itself and reopen. On those occasions, it can take up to 20 attempts to get it to close, latch, and remain closed. I have taken it twice to be looked at, but the dealership can't get it to replicate the malfunction and therefore have been unable to repair it.

NHTSA ODI #11420731

2,000 miles · Jun 7, 2021
Visibility

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the sun roof exploded causing glass shards to fall onto the contact. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer but has yet to be diagnosed nor repaired. Th…

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the sun roof exploded causing glass shards to fall onto the contact. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer but has yet to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to consumer affairs. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

NHTSA ODI #11419902

Mileage unknown · May 25, 2021
Exterior Lighting

2020 Ford Edge. Consumer writes in regard to rear reflector assembly. Consumer stated that the rear reflectors collect condensation. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.

NHTSA ODI #11418483

5,020 miles · Apr 22, 2021
StructureInjury

I AM LEASING THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT FOR 6 MONTHS. WHEN PARKED AND LOADING GROCERIES INTO THE REAR, THE LIFTGATE HAS COME DOWN ON MY HEAD AND BACK AT LEAST 5 TIMES ON ITS OWN. THERE IS A SENSOR THAT IS UNDER THE CAR AND ACTIVATES WHEN YOUR FEET ARE UNDER IT. FAULTY DESIGN. YOU CANNOT LOAD THE BACK WITHOUT THIS LIFTGATE COMING DOW…

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I AM LEASING THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT FOR 6 MONTHS. WHEN PARKED AND LOADING GROCERIES INTO THE REAR, THE LIFTGATE HAS COME DOWN ON MY HEAD AND BACK AT LEAST 5 TIMES ON ITS OWN. THERE IS A SENSOR THAT IS UNDER THE CAR AND ACTIVATES WHEN YOUR FEET ARE UNDER IT. FAULTY DESIGN. YOU CANNOT LOAD THE BACK WITHOUT THIS LIFTGATE COMING DOWN ON YOU. I HAVE BEEN HURT AND SUFFERED HEADACHES AFTER GETTING HIT WITH THE LIFTGATE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND HAVE AN OPEN CASE WITH THEM ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND IT SEEMS THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE ON THE INTERNET.

NHTSA ODI #11413340

Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2021
Engine

2020 FORD EDGE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKS AT LOW SPEEDS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO LEARN THE CONSUMER'S WAY OF DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER DRIVING 1400 MILES THE VEHICLE STILL JERKS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE JERKING AGGRAVATES AN OLD UNRELATED NECK INJURY. THE CONSUMER…

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2020 FORD EDGE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKS AT LOW SPEEDS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO LEARN THE CONSUMER'S WAY OF DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER DRIVING 1400 MILES THE VEHICLE STILL JERKS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE JERKING AGGRAVATES AN OLD UNRELATED NECK INJURY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *JS

NHTSA ODI #11407663

26,150 miles · Apr 21, 2021
Forward Collision AvoidanceLane DepartureCrash

WHILE IN MOTION WITH NO ROAD TRAFFIC AHEAD OF VEHICLE CRASH DETECTOR ENGAGES, OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY STRAIGHTAWAY. WHILE IN MOTION LANE ASSIST MADE A HARD PULL TO THE RIGHT, DRIVER OVERCORRECTED TO THE LEFT RESULTING IN COLLISION, OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY STRAIGHTAWAY.

NHTSA ODI #11413263

3,165 miles · Mar 26, 2021
Unknown Or OtherCrash

I WAS DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WHEN WE WOULD MOVE FORWARD IT WOULD ONLY BE FOR 1 CAR LENGTH. I STOPPED, AND WHEN THE ENGINE TURNED BACK ON FROM THE AUTO START/STOP, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN HIT FROM BEHIN…

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I WAS DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WHEN WE WOULD MOVE FORWARD IT WOULD ONLY BE FOR 1 CAR LENGTH. I STOPPED, AND WHEN THE ENGINE TURNED BACK ON FROM THE AUTO START/STOP, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND, BECAUSE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK. I HAVE SEEN 2 OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE, HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI #11404963

8,808 miles · Mar 22, 2021
Unknown Or Other

I HAD JUST ENTERED MY CAR AND WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH AND HAD GONE ABOUT 2 MILES WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE NOISE ON THE TOP OF MY VEHICLE I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO LOOK AND NOTICED THE WHOLE MOON ROOF OF MY EDGE HAD BROKEN AND WAS FALLING INTO MY HEAD LINER. IT WASN'T LIKE THAT WHEN I LEFT HOME AND IT IS A NEW CAR WI…

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I HAD JUST ENTERED MY CAR AND WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH AND HAD GONE ABOUT 2 MILES WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE NOISE ON THE TOP OF MY VEHICLE I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO LOOK AND NOTICED THE WHOLE MOON ROOF OF MY EDGE HAD BROKEN AND WAS FALLING INTO MY HEAD LINER. IT WASN'T LIKE THAT WHEN I LEFT HOME AND IT IS A NEW CAR WITH ONLY 8000 MILES ON IT. FORD REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE NEW MOON ROOF SAYING THEY DON'T COVER GLASS, BUT I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR AN OBVIOUS DEFECT. I GOT ONLINE AND NOTICED THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF VEHICLES AND THE MANUFACTURERS DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO MAKE THEM PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT?

NHTSA ODI #11404242

9,700 miles · Mar 14, 2021
Unknown Or Other

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITH GRANDKIDS AND SUNROOF EXPLODED. GLASS WENT ALL OVER MY GRANDKIDS. ONE WAS BLEEDING.

NHTSA ODI #11402912

10,000 miles · Mar 8, 2021
Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SCREEN FAILED TO DISPLAY AN IMAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SCREEN IMAGE WAS DISTORTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR RE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SCREEN FAILED TO DISPLAY AN IMAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SCREEN IMAGE WAS DISTORTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V575000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED JARRETT FORD OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY (3156 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11399745

Official recalls

4

25V442000 · 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.

21V011000 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

Jan 15, 2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

20V575000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Sep 23, 2020

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

RQ21002 · Rearview Camera Fmvss 111 Noncompliance

Opened Aug 3, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

On September 23, 2020, Ford Motor Company (Ford) filed a noncompliance recall report under 49 CFR Part 573 (NHTSA Recall No. 20V-575), recalling 620,246 Model Year (MY) 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles for a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111, Rear Visibility. Ford's recall described the noncompliance as insufficient electrical conductivity within the printed circuit board (PCB) internal to the camera leading to intermittent rearview camera operation. The supplier of the cameras was Magna Electronics.According to Ford's chronology in the Part 573, during the period February-April 2020, Ford identified and monitored warranty claims pertaining to intermittent or inoperative rearview cameras. Ford reviewed supplier product changes, focusing on changes introduced by the supplier in the October-November 2019 time frame. The Part 573 stated that the issue was brought to Ford's Critical Concerns Review Group (CCRG) for review on May 12, 2020.On July 7, 2020, NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Testing Center (VRTC) informed the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a trend of MY 2020 Escape vehicles with rearview camera malfunctions. ODI contacted Ford the next day, providing five Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging inoperative rearview cameras. On July 15, 2020, Ford met with NHTSA to discuss the rearview camera issue. In a subsequent August 24, 2020 meeting, ODI and NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) met with Ford to discuss the recall status and additional VOQs. Ford presented rate and scope data for many of its MY 2020 products during the August 2020 meeting indicating high failure rates for certain models.This RQ is being opened to investigate both the timeliness and scope of Ford's rearview camera recall (20V-575), and Ford's compliance with reporting requirements.The subject reports referenced in the opening resume are identified by the following ODI reference numbers which can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov: 11349813, 11344126, 11342696, 11341486, 11340254, 11337274, 11331444, 11330875, 11329235, 11316960, 11343521, 11341884, 11337226, 11344018, and 11339573.