Worst 2020 Ford Edge Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Ford Edge.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 142 | 2 | 1 | 77,497 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 40 | — | 1 | 46,336 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 1 | — | 15,335 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 10 | 1 | — | 13,975 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 2 | 1 | 72,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | — | — | 59,300 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | 2 | — | 9,408 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 7 | — | — | 87,533 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 21,000 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 5 | — | — | 64,250 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 5 | 3 | — | 17,015 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 31,340 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 29,041 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 5 | — | — | 21,227 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Ford Edge
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~820,727 vehicles.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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2020 Ford Edge — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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