2022 Ford Edge Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2022 Edge most often describe a shudder, jerk, or hesitation from the 8F35 transmission, frequently diagnosed at dealers as a failing torque converter or transmission needing replacement, and often reported between roughly 55,000 and 100,000 miles. A second common theme is the rearview camera showing a blank, distorted, delayed, or frozen image, sometimes after the software remedies associated with back-over-prevention recalls. Smaller groups of complaints cover the infotainment screen going black, the power liftgate closing on its own, and occasional no-start or loss-of-power episodes.

1. 1
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Transmission shudder, jerking and hesitation (torque

   • 34 complaints (26%)
   • median 97,890 mi at 3.6 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe shuddering, jerking, bucking or surging that is most noticeable at low speeds, often between about 10 and 45 mph, and sometimes at highway speed. Several complaints state the dealer diagnosed a failed torque converter or a transmission needing replacement, while others say shops could not find a cause or that the vehicle was held for weeks awaiting diagnosis. Some report the condition worsening over time, with fluctuating RPM, delayed acceleration, or the vehicle shifting into park on its own. Mostly reported between roughly 55,000 and 100,000 miles, with some complaints at lower mileage.

   7 related service bulletins

   What to check: Test drive at low speed and light throttle to feel for shudder or hesitation, and ask whether the transmission fluid and any related service bulletin work have been done. Have a pre-purchase inspection check for stored transmission codes.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While driving at a slower speed between 20-40 mph the car will have a power surge as my mechanic called it. The RPMS constantly bounce while driving. It is hesitant to accelerate and is riding rough at a low speed. This is a risk while speeding up in traffic or merging onto the interstate the car is hesitant and can’t keep up with traffic which could cause a bad wreck. I had my vehicle at my local mechanic yesterday. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11665503, filed 2025-06

   “Stuttering between 10-35mph no warning lights went to dealer to get and fuel injection flushed but was told i couldnt do so bc i needed to have transmission looked at and then was advised that i would have to leave it at the dealership for 2weeks with no loaner before anyone could look at it which meant that i had to pay for a rental while waiting just to see if that was the issue the. To be told it will be about 8000 to replace the transmission”

   NHTSA complaint #11706424, filed 2025-12
2. 2
   Back-over prevention (rear camera)

   Rearview camera blank, distorted or delayed image

   • 17 complaints (13%)
   • median 54,000 mi at 3.6 yrs old (14 state mileage)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2025–2026

   Complaints describe the backup camera showing a black, blank, distorted, frozen or very dim image, or the image appearing late after shifting into reverse. Some owners say the screen stays black until reverse is engaged or that a warning message appears. Several state the dealer told them the VIN was not covered by the back-over-prevention recalls even though the symptom matched, and a few report the camera or its software was replaced or updated without lasting improvement. Reported from low mileage up to about 86,000 miles, with many complaints in the 15,000 to 63,000 range.

   Recall 26V124000Recall 25V315000Recall 25V160000Recall 22V1510005 related service bulletins

   What to check: Shift into reverse and watch the screen over several attempts, including right after startup in hot weather. Ask whether the recall software updates or camera replacement have been applied to this VIN.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while in Reverse(R), the rearview camera mainly displayed an image of the license plate located in the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure started occurring some time after purchasing the vehicle brand new. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it remained for 4-5 weeks for repairs. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11724583, filed 2026-03, 18,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera intermittently became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview image occasionally failed to display properly. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,217.”

   NHTSA complaint #11684690, filed 2025-09, 78,217 miles
3. 3
   Other or unknown

   Power liftgate closes on its own

   • 7 complaints (5%)
   • median 1,181 mi at 0.7 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2023

   Complaints describe the power liftgate lowering without a button being pressed, including while someone is standing underneath loading or unloading, and in some cases the foot sensor failing to respond. Owners say dealers could not duplicate the condition or did not inspect it during a visit. Reported at low mileage, from a few hundred miles up to a few thousand.

   What to check: Open and close the liftgate several times, try the foot sensor, and watch whether it reverses or drops on its own; ask whether the dealer has inspected the liftgate sensor and struts.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The faulty back door lift and/or sensor resulted in the back door closing without activating the close button and it hit me in the head and shoulders several times while I put groceries in and/or removing them from the back area. I was unable to activate the foot sensor to open or close the back door when I purposely tried to open the back door using the foot sensor. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11490889, filed 2022-10

   “I have had the liftgate lower unexpectedly in two separate incidents causing injury. The first happed two weeks ago at a filling station. I was exited the passenger side and walked behind the car to reach the pump. When I got to the pump I turned around to go back to get my wallet. At that moment I struck the liftgate and it cut my head because it had opened without warning and I turned directly into it. (I am 6'2 tall). The second time was today. I was putting groceries into the car and I turned to get more groceries from the cart. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11512572, filed 2023-03
4. 4
   Fuel system

   No-start or loss of power, sometimes after refueling

   • 17 complaints (13%)
   • median 66,500 mi at 2.2 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Some owners report the vehicle failing to restart after refueling, stalling or losing power while driving, and a check engine light, with dealers replacing the purge valve or powertrain control module. Others describe intermittent no-start conditions that dealers could not diagnose, along with a battery draining quickly. Reported from a few thousand miles up to about 75,000 miles, with no clear mileage pattern.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask for service records showing whether the purge valve or PCM has been replaced, and check that the battery holds charge; note any check engine light on a test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I've been having intermediate issues with my 2022 Ford Edge starting and leaving me stranded with no warning signs. Its been to (2) dealers to be serviced ( Avis Ford & Suburban Ford of Waterford) both dealers have been unable to diagnose the issue. My vehicle only have 26000 miles and is still under manufactures warranty. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11524981, filed 2023-06

   “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the powertrain control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but approximately six days later, while parked, after the vehicle was refueled, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle restarted after approximately 15 minutes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11651104, filed 2025-03, 75,000 miles
5. 5
   Electrical system

   Center screen blackouts and unresponsive controls

   Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints

   Owners report the infotainment screen going black or freezing, sometimes after startup, which cuts off access to climate controls, radio and camera display. A few mention repeated over-the-air or recall software updates that did not stop the screen from blanking, and one notes a seat heater turning on by itself. Complaints also describe difficulty getting the dealer to reproduce the problem. Reported from very low mileage up to about 99,000 miles, often in warm weather.

   Recall 25V315000Recall 26V1240006 related service bulletins

   What to check: Start the vehicle and cycle through the screen menus and climate controls; ask whether SYNC updates and any recall software work have been completed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention), and while speaking to the dealer the contact was informed that the recall repair was performed via satellite. Despite the remedy being completed, the infotainment center experienced continued blackouts, a frozen screen, and displayed various warning lights, indicating that several functions within the vehicle were unavailable. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11703877, filed 2025-12, 60,000 miles

   “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera image suddenly turned black or became distorted, and the message Contact Dealer was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had created a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously received the over-the-air software update under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); but the failure persisted. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11686633, filed 2025-09, 70,000 miles

Buying note. Give a 2022 Edge a thorough low-speed test drive to check for transmission shudder and verify the backup camera and center screen work over several starts. Ask for service records showing whether recall software updates, camera work, and any transmission or purge valve repairs have already been done.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.