2020 Ford edge ST
2FMPK4APXLBA46641
Vehicle history report for the 2020 Ford edge ST (VIN 2FMPK4APXLBA46641). Red, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.7L 6-cyl 335 hp, gasoline. Title: Clean. 26,967 mi reported. Registered in Ne. 4 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
NHTSA Campaign #20V550000 · 10/09/2020BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle …
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's
NHTSA Campaign #20V575000 · 23/09/2020POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. O
NHTSA Campaign #21V011000 · 15/01/2021BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to…
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 290 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Ford edge, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 290
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2020 Ford edge.
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while parked on two occasions, the driver's seatbelt failed to retract and was inoperable. The contact stated that after a few attempts to pull the seatbelt, the seatbelt retracted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The contact stated that the seatbelt was k…
NHTSA ODI #11749253POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
transmission, skipping and shuttering and according to dealership not catching gear occurs during slow speeds. When in drive car will roll backwards and when in reverse car will roll forward. Transmission runs high until gear catches. Engine will then go in to neutral until clutch catches.in according to dealership repair will cost $7000-$11,000. i was to…
NHTSA ODI #11748726POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
I was on a highway going 75 and my car just slowed down and i was in front of a semi truck then the gears wouldn’t shift i was stalled in that lane everything else worked but the gears wouldn’t shift into place i got it in neutral and pushed it to the side
NHTSA ODI #11748766POWER TRAIN
Car is glitching, jerking between 20-40 mph there is a burnt smell also Car jerks when put in drive and reverse. Car jerks when driving FORD and AAMCO SAID WE NEED NEW REBUILD TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE FOR $7,500 car only has 53,400 miles 6 years old
NHTSA ODI #11746958ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Complainant: [XXX] Vehicle: 2020 Ford Edge VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: Approx. 152,000 miles Target of Complaint: Ford Motor Company / [Don Chalmers Ford] Subject: Request for Goodwill Financial Assistance Due to Documented, Inherent Transmission Manufacturing Defect I am filing this dispute to request financial assistance/cost-sharing from Ford Motor Comp…
NHTSA ODI #11745831POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
For over a year, engine shudders/jerks when accelerating. I see this has been a repeated complaint by many for a few years now. How is this not a recall?????
NHTSA ODI #11745654POWER TRAIN
Failed torque converter, diagnosed and confirmed by local certified Ford dealer in Portage, Wisconsin. Vehicle can potentially leave is stranded with additional repair costs if not addressed.
NHTSA ODI #11745776POWER TRAIN
My vehicle is a 2020 Ford Edge with only 41,000 miles and the transmission is failing. Currently I have had the torque converter replaced; however, the issues are not completely resolved. I’m taking the vehicle back to the repair shop today.
NHTSA ODI #11744380+ 282 more complaints on record.


