Worst 2012 Ford Edge Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Ford Edge.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 457 | — | 2 | 55,752 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 245 | 13 | — | 69,929 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 176 | 3 | — | 61,496 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 106 | 2 | — | 56,820 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 84 | — | — | 59,842 mi | |
| ENGINE | 59 | — | 1 | 66,338 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 56 | — | — | 46,626 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 45 | 3 | — | 56,658 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 32 | 1 | 1 | 63,172 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 28 | 1 | — | 74,977 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 28 | — | — | 46,845 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 19 | 1 | — | 111,749 mi | |
| STEERING | 16 | 1 | — | 71,657 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 15 | — | 1 | 55,831 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | 2 | — | 49,137 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 10 | — | — | 67,744 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 9 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 5 | — | 68,318 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | 1 | — | 31,792 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 5 | — | — | 141,684 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 26,495 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 48,170 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 | — | — | 108,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | 1 | 58,300 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 | — | — | 39,733 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 31,295 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 1 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | — | — | 128,614 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Ford Edge
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~116,682 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
Ford is recalling certain 2012 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through October 31, 2011, equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
Other Ford Edge Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Edge reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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