2012 Ford Edge Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2012 Ford Edge ranks 5th worst of 18 model years with a complaint index of 76 and is rated Avoid. Owners most often reported electrical system problems (43% of complaints) and brake issues, with three recalls covering fuel lines and a transmission halfshaft.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 76/100
- #5 of 18 Edge years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,134
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 26
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 17
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
Top 2012 Ford Edge problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System486 (43%)
- Brakes298 (26%)
- Structure & Body209 (18%)
- Other182 (16%)
- Engine76 (7%)
- Fuel System47 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain47 (4%)
- Steering16 (1%)
- Visibility & Wipers13 (1%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel line pulse damper cracks and leaks fuel near the engine, in some cases producing smoke and fire while driving on the highway.
- Brakes develop a hard, inconsistent pedal that becomes difficult to press, sometimes tied to a failing brake booster.
- Brake booster failure has been linked to crashes, including one case where a vehicle lunged forward after the booster failed during a dealer service attempt.
- Tires, reported as Pirelli-brand, have blown out at the sidewall and caused loss of vehicle control.
- Airbags failed to deploy in at least one reported animal-strike crash despite occupant injuries.
- MyTouch touchscreen has gone black and locked up, coinciding with reports that brakes did not engage.
2012 Ford Edge recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V393000Jul 2, 2014Transmission & Powertrain83,250 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
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.
Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
- NHTSA 14V002000Jan 6, 2014Fuel System27,933 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.
- NHTSA 12V438000Sep 7, 2012Fuel System5,499 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
2012 Ford Edge fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Ford Edge reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2012 Edge a complaint index of 76, the 5th highest among 18 model years, and it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Edge years. Electrical system complaints make up 43% of all reports.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Edge?
- Electrical system issues account for 43% of complaints, followed by brakes at 26% and structure/body issues at 18%. Median mileage at failure for electrical problems was 48,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 Ford Edge have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2012 Edge: a fuel line pulse damper crack (campaign 12V438000), a related fuel line recall extended to 2013 models (14V002000), and a transmission halfshaft retention issue (14V393000).
- How does the 2012 Edge compare to other model years?
- Its complaint index of 76 is worse than most other Edge years, though the 2013 (100) and 2011 (94) model years scored even higher. The 2021 through 2024 Edge years scored much lower and earned Best verdicts.