2023 Ford Edge Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 22%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Ford Edge, 22% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 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.
“On June 20th 2026 while driving my 2023 Ford Edge SEL AWD at approximately 35mph on an active hwy (93 AZ NB in Wickenburg AZ) the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic loss of motive power and came to a sudden stop in a jerking motion. The vehicle completely disabled itself without warning in live traffic, presenting an immediate and severe safety hazard to myself and surrounding motorists. …”
NHTSA complaint #11757324, filed 2026-08“As my wife was driving down the interstate, the car began shuddering. She pulled off, and the shuddering became very bad at about 30 MPH. The car flashed an error code which turned out to be the transmission. 2 Ford dealerships recommended a full transmission replacement for $10,800.”
NHTSA complaint #11715771, filed 2026-02“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. The contact stated that shortly afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11756914, filed 2026-08, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 9,700.”
NHTSA complaint #11640323, filed 2025-02, 9,700 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Edge. The contact stated while parking and turning the engine off, the vehicle lunged forward after depressing the brake pedal. The failure had also occurred in reverse while reversing into a parking space, turning the vehicle off, and depressing the brake pedal. On one occasion the failure occurred causing the vehicle to lurch forward and the passenger side mirror struck a second vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the transmission software, but the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11605337, filed 2024-07, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038438Oct 6, 2026For 20222026 vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This…
- 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…
- 11033762Jun 3, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2140. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct the part description of the part number JM5Z-7N473-C, correct the part number XY-75W85QL to…
- 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…
- 11031609Apr 21, 2026Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Intermittent or permanent no reverse engagement. * Illuminated…
- 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…
- 11025612Nov 12, 2025Some 2022-2023 Edge vehicles built on 16-Nov-2022 and through 23-Mar-2023 and 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles built on 20-Sep-2022 and through 05-Mar-2023 may exhibit a brief…
- 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: …
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 22% |
| 2022 | 47 | 35% |
| 2021 | 38 | 33% |
| 2020 | 191 | 58% |
| 2019 | 464 | 60% |
| 2018 | 83 | 10% |
| 2017 | 148 | 11% |
| 2016 | 88 | 10% |
| 2015 | 118 | 16% |
| 2014 | 57 | 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 2023 Ford Edge
8 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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