2019 FORD EDGE Complaints

The Torque Converter has gone bad in my 2019 Ford Edge with only 78k miles on it. After doing some research, discussing with 3 different mechanics (a dealer and 2 private transmission mechanics) it is a known issue that the torque converters go bad on these vehicles.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while shifting gear or during acceleration, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the contact was forced to pull over. Upon restarting the vehicle, the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact drove in LIMP Mode to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V550000 (Power Train); which was linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

Transmission is sluggish, seems to be slipping starting off up to 25 mpg or so. Ford dealer says the torque converter is bad and recommends a complete transmission replacement

My 2019 Ford Edge with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine began experiencing a misfire, loss of power, and white smoke from the exhaust. No engine light was on when it started and the car has less tan 46K miles. I had the car towed to a certified mechanic and he confirmed that coolant is leaking into my cylinders, which matches the issue described in Ford TSB 19-2346. This appears to be a widespread manufacturing defect affecting many vehicles with this engine. The presence of coolant in the combustion chamber caused catastrophic engine failure and poses a safety risk due to sudden loss of power while driving. I have been told that to fix the issue I need to replace the whole engine. Repair costs are estimated at $10,600 for an engine replacement at a local repair shop. I would expect it to be even higher from a Ford dealer. Ford has acknowledged this defect in a TSB 19-2346, but no recall has been issued. I am submitting this complaint so NHTSA is aware of the defect and its safety implications. I urge NHTSA to investigate this issue and require Ford to take responsibility.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

My torque converter needs replaced and my car could have transmission failure any time. The part is on back order. There are many people experiencing the same issue I am with the same transmission. It has been confirmed by a dealer.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and vibrated and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled; however, the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that an unknown transmission message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

My torque converter is bad. They said I need whole new transmission. Cost is $10,000 and my car is worth $14,000. It’s a 2019 ford sel 2.0 52,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,345.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle sputtered before accelerating. The contact had to use excessive force to depress the accelerator pedal to the floorboard for the vehicle to accelerate as needed. There were no warning lights. The failure occurred intermittently while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 70 MPH or higher, the RPM gauge only slightly moved; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure became persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the torque converter and transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.