When shifted into park light comes saying not in park. Transmission fluid leaks when in park. No leaking in neutral.
2014 Ford Edge powertrain problems
moderate 48 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
48
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
When does it fail?
Of the 48 powertrain complaints filed for the 2014 Ford Edge, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 48 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA powertrain complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Bought vehicle approx 1.5 years ago from a Chrysler dealer with 28000 miles. Presently about 46000 miles. While driving at city speed, came to a red light and started smelling this odor of burnt differential fluid or rotten egg smell. Immediately called dealer and made appt, for following day. We were told it was not the catalytic converter (which we thought it was and under warranty), but it…
I had sent you a complaint about my vehicle. Complaint number 11384259 stating the vehicle cpu was defective. What I meant to say was "the ptu unit is defective"{ power take off unit.}. Thank you and I apologize for the mistake.
Driving in normal conditions vehicle will loose power and the wrench light will come on pull over turn vehicle off and back on it drives with no issues
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ford edge. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost power and slowed to a stop. There were unknown warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to wehr Ford (11311 us-60 bus, mountain grove, mo 65711, (417) 926-3192)…
Had powertrain trouble with your 2014 Ford Edge?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 Ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 48 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 33 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 34,450 and 76,000 miles, with the median around 57,514. A quarter of owners report trouble before 34,450; a quarter make it past 76,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Ford/Edge.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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