general problems of the 2020 Ford Edge

Two problems related to forward collision avoidance have been reported for the 2020 Ford Edge. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Ford Edge based on all problems reported for the 2020 Edge.

1 Forward Collision Avoidance problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the pre-collision control activation notification failed to display for approximately 2 minutes after starting to drive. The pre-collision notification flashed a warning sign with a red wrench informing the driver to see owner’s manual. While driving at various speeds, the forward collision avoidance system activated unintendedly, which caused the system to take control of the vehicle. While the system was activated, the accelerator and brake pedals showed great resistance while being depressed and the vehicle was difficult to steer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,871.

2 Forward Collision Avoidance problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2021

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that after the dealer overfilled the engine oil during an oil change, there was smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the engine oil was changed a second time. The contact stated that after the dealer redid the oil change, the "pre-collision assist not available" message displayed on the Ford app. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving. The "power train malfunction" message was displayed, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to ken garff Ford ft. Collins (4809 s college Ave, fort collins, CO 80525); where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Ken garff Ford ft. Collins was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.


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