2021 Ford Edge power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Ford Edge — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions and making a turn, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact added that her husband did donuts continuously and observed the sound. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering, and the transmission was slipping while driving approximately 0-50 MPH. No warning lights were illuminated. The transmission fluid was flushed and refilled every 20,000 miles. The local dealer was contacted, but…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear…Campaign 21V011000 · Jan 15, 2021
Related service bulletins
This 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". Some of the vehicles listed in the…
TSB 26-2341 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 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 the claim quantity of the wheel hub…
TSB 26-2328 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 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 Model statement above may exhibit all of the…
TSB 26-2194 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2026
Power Train problems in other Edge years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 Edge | 40 | 32% |
| 2020 Edge | 175 | 58% |
| 2019 Edge | 440 | 60% |
| 2018 Edge | 77 | 10% |
| 2017 Edge | 143 | 11% |
| 2016 Edge | 85 | 10% |
| 2015 Edge | 118 | 16% |
| 2014 Edge | 56 | 15% |
| 2013 Edge | 159 | 7% |
| 2012 Edge | 47 | 4% |
| 2011 Edge | 172 | 10% |
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.