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2020 Ford Edge Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 326 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2020 Ford Edge, 1% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had overheated due to coolant intrusion into the engine and the head gasket was blown. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 111,400.”

NHTSA complaint #11673716, filed 2025-07, 111,400 miles

“The contact's daughter owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle was unmovable. The contact then purchased coolant and added coolant to the reservoir. The contact was able to drive the vehicle; however, the failure recurred within 2 hours. The contact added coolant to the vehicle and was able to continue driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11587505, filed 2024-05, 75,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of motive power and stalled. During the failure, the message Low Coolant was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that coolant had leaked into cylinder #3 and caused severe damage to the engine. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11592777, filed 2024-06, 69,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202133%
202031%
2019344%
201817921%
201726619%
20168910%
2015253%
201472%
2013120%
201250%
2011181%
2010152%
200942%
2008111%
2007121%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Edge

Transmission and drivetrain
190 complaintsEngine
51 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsForward collision avoidance
21 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Edge

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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