2020 Ford Edge Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

44Engine complaints

15.2%Of all 290 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN159 · 54.8%

Unspecified / other48 · 16.6%

ENGINE44 · 15.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 · 7.9%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS11 · 3.8%

Share of the 290 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford Edge overview page.

What owners report

“Head gasket blew at 87, 000. Had complete head gasket replaced. less than 2000 mile with the new head gasket engine blew.”NHTSA complaint 11613110 — filed 09/06/2024

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and attempting to leave a parking lot, the vehicle made…”NHTSA complaint 11607394 — filed 08/08/2024

“Engine / transmission shudder / jerk when accelerating at low speeds. Dealer performed software update and advised of misfiring. Plugs and Coil Packs replaced. Issue…”NHTSA complaint 11605575 — filed 07/31/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford Edge have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford Edge: 44 of 290 complaints on file (15.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Edge have in total?

290 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.