What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford Edge?

Owners file the largest share of complaints under the power train group. The engine group is next. See the problems section above for what owners describe.

Does the 2020 Ford Edge have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Edge have?

NHTSA has 325 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Ford Edge?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2020 Ford Edge reliable?

The complaint record in and the groups in and are one input. Check the recalls and safety sections too, then weigh them for the car you are looking at.

2020 Ford Edge Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 325 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Ford Edge^[1]. The biggest group names the power train, with 189 complaints^[2].

325owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

21–24MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Power Train. 189 complaints^[2]. Owners describe jerky starts at low speed, hard shifts, gears that let go, and a car that lost power or surged forward while driving.
Engine. 54 complaints^[6]. Owners describe the engine cutting off in traffic, power fading on city streets, and warning lights that came on during a drive.
Unknown Or Other. 50 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a single named part, so they cover a mix of issues.
Electrical System. 25 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a rear camera that goes dark or looks distorted, dashboard screens that blank out, and driver aids that act up on their own.
Forward Collision Avoidance. 21 complaints^[9]. Owners describe warnings that the pre-collision system is not available, and alerts that fire when the road ahead is clear.
Back Over Prevention. 13 complaints^[10].
Speed Control. 12 complaints^[11].
Seat Belts. 11 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2020 Edge is necessarily included.

Back Over Prevention › Software (25V442), June 2025. About 200,237 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft (21V011), January 2021. About 147 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (20V575), September 2020. About 620,246 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (20V550), September 2020. About 97 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Edge FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	21 / 29 / 24	$2,800
Edge AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[17]	21 / 28 / 23	$2,900
Edge AWD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	19 / 26 / 21	$3,200
Edge AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[19]	21 / 28 / 23	$2,900

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	5	5	4	15.5%
SUV FWD^[20]	5	5	5	4	15.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2020 Ford Edge with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[21]	245 hp
2020 Ford Edge with 2.7L 6-cylinder^[22]	335 hp

How 2020 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Edge model year. The 2020 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2007	989	5
2008	1,120	6
2009	261	6
2010	673	6
2011	1,803	3
2012	1,134	3
2013	2,447	2
2014	383	3
2015	731	7
2016	926	7
2017	1,374	8
2018	846	7
2019	772	3
2020	325	4
2021	114	7
2022	133	5
2023	23	4
2024	44	2

NHTSA's counts for the Edge show 325 complaints and 4 recalls for 2020^[3]. Among the 18 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2020 and 12 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2023 (23) and the most are for 2013 (2,447)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2020 Edge?

The complaint file for the 2020 Edge has 325 reports^[1], and the power train group stands well apart from the rest^[2]. The engine group comes next^[6]. These are unverified owner reports, and they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Some reports mention a crash or an injury^[1]. If you are shopping for one, read the recall list above and ask a seller for service records.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford Edge?: Owners file the largest share of complaints under the power train group^[2]. The engine group is next^[6]. See the problems section above for what owners describe.
Does the 2020 Ford Edge have recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year^[3]. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Edge have?: NHTSA has 325 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.
What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Ford Edge?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2020 Ford Edge reliable?: The complaint record in^[1] and the groups in^[2] and^[6] are one input. Check the recalls and safety sections too, then weigh them for the car you are looking at.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Ford Edge

2010 673 complaints, 6 recalls
2011 1,803 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 2,447 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 383 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 731 complaints, 7 recalls
2016 926 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 1,374 complaints, 8 recalls
2018 846 complaints, 7 recalls
2019 772 complaints, 3 recalls
2020 this page

Compare all model years of the Ford Edge

Other Ford models from 2020

2020 Ford Escape 1,902 complaints, 25 recalls

All Ford models

Similar cars from 2020: small suvs

2020 Hyundai Tucson 179 complaints, 1 recall
2020 Kia Sportage 162 complaints, 2 recalls
2020 Kia Telluride 776 complaints, 7 recalls
2020 Lincoln Corsair 61 complaints, 16 recalls
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander 57 complaints, 4 recalls
2020 Nissan Pathfinder 48 complaints, 0 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 325 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Ford Edge (12 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 15 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
189 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 85,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Edge model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Edge FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
54 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 61,429). NHTSA vehicle records
50 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 2,732). NHTSA vehicle records
25 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
21 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 21,582). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the back over prevention component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,500). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 25V442, filed June 27, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V011, filed January 15, 2021: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V575, filed September 23, 2020: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V550, filed September 10, 2020: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Edge AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Edge AWD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Edge AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2020 Ford Edge with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 245 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2020 Ford Edge with 2.7L 6-cylinder: rated 335 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2020 Ford Edge: problems, recalls and fuel economy