2021 Ford Edge engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2021 Ford Edge — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When driving at lower speeds the car jerks/misses. A local Ford dealership confirmed it's the torque converter. Even purchased a warranty that is suppose to cover the issue and even they are being difficult about wanting to fix it!”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“There should be a recall on the sunvisors. Because it is a safety issue, because when the Sun is in your face and you can't see driving it can very well cause an accident or getting a ticket for not being able to see your speed that you're going, because you're so far up trying to get the Sun out…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a…Campaign 24V635000 · Aug 23, 2024
Related service bulletins
This article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update: *Parts List *Service Procedure to replace the output planetary carrier assembly *Added 2023-2024 model year vehicles Some of the vehicles listed in the Model…
TSB 26-2171 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2026
Engine problems in other Edge years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Edge | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 Edge | 12 | 9% |
| 2020 Edge | 46 | 15% |
| 2019 Edge | 158 | 21% |
| 2018 Edge | 442 | 54% |
| 2017 Edge | 682 | 51% |
| 2016 Edge | 317 | 35% |
| 2015 Edge | 191 | 26% |
| 2014 Edge | 45 | 12% |
| 2013 Edge | 168 | 7% |
| 2012 Edge | 60 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford Edge
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.