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2020 Ford Edge

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Edge.

Requiring 5.5 qt of 5W-30 viscosity engine oil, the 2020 Ford Edge presents a reliability profile defined by 291 total owner complaints with the Power Train as the top complaint area and 4 recalls. Contextualized against the model's complaint history from 2004 to 2024, this volume sits significantly lower than the highest year of 2013 which logged 2434 complaints, though it exceeds the lowest year of 2004 with 3 complaints. Ultimately, this data positions the 2020 model year well below the historical maximum for owner issues while remaining above the series minimum.

Model year202420232021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque162.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI H6 · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI H6 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/60R18 105VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4134 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Edge of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2015 Sport EcoBoost V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec335 hpAWD
2019ST 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.70 sec335 hpAWD
2019Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec250 hpAWD
2019Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.90 sec250 hpFWD
2021ST-Line 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec250 hpFWD
2017Titanium 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec280 hpAWD
2016Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.20 sec14.70 sec315 hpAWD
2015Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.20 sec315 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 162.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity9.7-10.4
Engine Coolant Capacity11.7-13.6
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)53.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)20.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts162.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts162.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts111.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Type12405
Spark Plug Gap0.030 in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Type12405

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity3.2 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)51–87 psi Low pressure side
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)51–87 psi Low pressure side
Engine Oil Pressure29–60 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMhot @ 2,000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41.0; Rear: 26.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 121.0; Rear: 76.0
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront and rear: 0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.201

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.1 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.85.1 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 360° Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90°30 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 135°26 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.75 ft. lbs. Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90°14.75 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 180° Step 3: 24.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90°24 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 360° Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 270°166 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.1 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.8 ft. lbs. Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90° Step 5: 90°5.1 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.75 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 2 turns Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 180°14.75 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 83.037 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs. Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90°3.6 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 360° Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 180°30 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.5 ft. lbs. Step 2: 7.42.5 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs. Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Ford Edge represents a notable improvement in reliability trends within its generation, particularly when contextualized against preceding years. Complaints dropped sharply to 294 in 2020, down from a peak of 2,434 in 2013 and significantly lower than the 730 reported in 2019, suggesting refinements in quality control or design updates. Recalls remained moderate at 4—consistent with the 3 in 2019 but well below the 7–8 recalls seen in 20152018—while investigations rose slightly to 1, matching 2019 levels. The top complaint areas, primarily power train issues (126 reports), align with long-standing concerns but show reduced severity compared to earlier model years. With crash-related complaints at 12 and fire complaints at just 1, the 2020 model year appears to be a relatively stable point in the Edge’s lifecycle. **This makes the 2020 a strong used purchase candidate, offering a balance of maturity and improved reliability.**

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
158
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
291
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 291 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train126
Unknown Or Other22
Engine16
Seat Belts10
Power Train,Engine9
Visibility6
Structure5
Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V550000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 10/09/2020

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…

20V575000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 23/09/2020

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 158 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-21942026-04-26Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the…
TSB 26-21712026-04-17EngineThis article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update: *Parts List *Service Procedure to…
SSM 547202026-04-02Electrical SystemVarious 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
TSB 26-20922026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 Edge take?

5.5 qt of SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Edge have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.