2020 Ford Edge: Rodents eating the soy based wiring
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2020 Edge report: rodents eating the soy based wiring. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 23,600 miles.
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints for the 2020 Edge in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11753565 (filed 07/29/2026): “While driving the hvac stops working, radio locks at current setting (cannot turn volume up or down, etc.), screen goes blank or locks, windows do not open or close. their are multiple warnings about sensors not working. malfunctioning driver assist jerks whee…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11748766 (filed 07/07/2026): “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…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace wiring (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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