2021 Ford Edge Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 33%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Ford Edge, 33% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car passed 100,000 and at 104,000 I got a Service Car Soon warning with a wrench. About a mile later, the RPMs started revving hard (at 6) so I slowed to 60 mph getting it to 4 RPMs. I drove maybe 100-150 more miles when it died at the Denver Int'l Airport. After hauling it back to Oklahoma, the Kissee Ford dealer in Claremore said that the transmission was blown.”
NHTSA complaint #11592469, filed 2024-06“While driving under multiple circumstances, while rolling from a stop or in gear already, the transmission will unsafely move on its own power. It will stutter if I hit the gas. It will not go sometimes and other times it will be so delayed that after I left my foot off the gas, the transmission will then go.”
NHTSA complaint #11651074, filed 2025-03“I bought a 2021 Ford Edge SEL in April 2024. I had problems with the car jurking at low speeds pretty much the whole time I had it. I just recently had to replace my transmission due to the whole thing failing. It just randomly went out while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11757981, filed 2026-08“I'm am the original owner of my 2021 Edge ST and have kept up with all my scheduled maintenance. Earlier this year, I had my transmission fluid replaced per the 40k maintenance schedule. Since then (and even a little prior to) I can feel the transmission, for lack of a better term, jutting and making a very slight whine when I've decelerated but then gone to reapply acceleration. It mainly seems to be a problem with second gear. I have also had the fuel neck replaced twice now under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680741, filed 2025-08“I have transmission failure at 63,000 miles. safety issue because it won't accelerate without shuttering could cause an accident. I have a Ford dealer email and repair order.”
NHTSA complaint #11772261, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 21V011000Jan 15, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles…Covers: Ford Edge 2020–2021, Escape 2020, Lincoln Corsair 2021 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037661Sep 17, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "FWD Only".
- 11035231Jul 23, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102-S442 and 4S4Z-3N324-AA "FWD Only".
- 11035099Jul 15, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update…
- 11031619Apr 26, 2026This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the…
- 11028804Feb 9, 2026This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder…
- 11025611Nov 12, 2025Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
- 11025530Nov 10, 2025This article supersedes TSB 25-2351 to update the Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: …
- 11020999Jul 25, 2025This article supersedes TSB 24-2386 to update the Service Procedure and Part List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following…
- 11020044Jun 25, 2025Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025…
- 11018521May 13, 2025Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 22% |
| 2022 | 47 | 35% |
| 2021 | 38 | 33% |
| 2020 | 190 | 58% |
| 2019 | 463 | 60% |
| 2018 | 83 | 10% |
| 2017 | 148 | 11% |
| 2016 | 88 | 10% |
| 2015 | 118 | 16% |
| 2014 | 56 | 15% |
| 2013 | 160 | 7% |
| 2012 | 47 | 4% |
| 2011 | 172 | 10% |
| 2010 | 52 | 8% |
| 2009 | 21 | 8% |
| 2008 | 277 | 25% |
| 2007 | 193 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Edge
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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