The Lemon Index2019 Ford Edge.
The 2019 Ford Edge is better than average by owner complaints: 105 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 74, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 21 to 25 mpg combined. The best Ford Edge year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 770 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Edge year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 26K to 80K miles on the car (219 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 55K–86K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 39K–86K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 2K–45K miles
Recalls 3
- back over prevention 2025
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.
- transmission & drivetrain 2020
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
- seat belts 2019
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 203 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing…
- Symptom of a rear
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Edge SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
It wonât go to reverse occasionally after driving from 2 to 5 hours. When i switch to reverse, transmission wonât engage to reverse. Happened occasionally. I informed the service advisor during the service.
2019 Ford Edge owner · NHTSA complaint 11495590
More owner reports
Car shuts off while driving. This is the second time this has happened. The first time it happened on the highway.
NHTSA complaint 11354747
Lost all power while driving on highway. I was able to coast vehicle to shoulder of highway and then restart vehicle
NHTSA complaint 11309016
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Ford Edge reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 74; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Edge year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2019 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (24%), engine (15%) and electrical (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Edge have?
3 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Ford Edge get?
21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Ford Edge safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 26,500 and 80,000 miles. The middle report was at 60,200 miles, from 219 complaints.
Does the 2019 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 24% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Ford Edge have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works