The Lemon Index2020 Ford Edge.
The 2020 Ford Edge is better than average by owner complaints: 68 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 65, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 21 to 24 mpg combined. The best Ford Edge year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 324 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Edge year. 2020 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 18K to 88K miles on the car (88 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 60K–103K miles
Recalls 4
- 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 2021
An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
- back over prevention 2020
Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Show all 4 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2020
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
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 162 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus/Transit Connect and 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a…
- Trace amount
- Some 2020 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Corsair/Transit Connect vehicles with and 8F35/8F40…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenRearview camera fmvss 111 noncompliance2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Edge SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Auto transmission shifts hard no matter if the stop engine button if off or on. Not smooth at lower speeds.
2020 Ford Edge owner · NHTSA complaint 11394984
More owner reports
Loss of power while driving in rush hour traffic. Couldn't maintain 40mph. Had to pull into parking lot and start walking before loss of power was driving 40 mph on city street in 60 degree weather
NHTSA complaint 11361895
The transmission jolts and disengages while driving,
NHTSA complaint 11557549
Quick answers
Is the 2020 Ford Edge reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 65; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Edge year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2020 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (32%), automatic emergency braking (15%) and visibility (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 Ford Edge have?
4 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 2020 Ford Edge get?
21 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2020 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 2020 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 18,600 and 88,900 miles. The middle report was at 66,600 miles, from 88 complaints.
Does the 2020 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 32% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2020 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Ford Edge have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2020?
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