2012 Ford Edge Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 48,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

Back up camera is inverted. Parking guidelines do not work with inverted image. Almost hit a child due to inverted imageOwner complaint, filed 2026

Back up camera is inverted. Parking guidelines do not work with inverted image. Almost hit a child due to inverted imageOwner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 72,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

The brakes are hard to mash and spongey and it has a hissing kind of sound I believe it is a brake booster. When I bought the vehicle used from a dealership they told me it didn't have any recalls on the vehicle but later own I found out it did have a recall for the abs system so i called the ford company and they told me that the recall…Owner complaint, filed 2026

As I was driving into a parking lot space, I stepped on the brake pedal, and it sank to the floor. I rapidly pumped the pedal 2 or 3 times, but it continued to sink to the floor. As the car continued moving forward, I tried to avoid colliding with landscape items, drove between 2 parked cars, scraping one or both of them, and injured a…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 45,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (106), Body: door (56), Doors: latch (28).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

I was t-boned in the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] in Washington, Utah on [XXX]. The airbags did not deploy in my vehicle. I was not injured or receive medical care. However, its a safety violation somewhere I'm sure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)Owner complaint, filed 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that all four door latches were inoperable, causing the door ajar light to remain illuminated. The contact stated that the failure caused the battery to be drained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 67,862 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 44,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

Loss of rearview image from backup camera. Intermittent blank, distorted, or inverted image when in reverse. Sometimes says "loss of signal". This reduces the driver’s view of the area behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a backover crash. My 2012 Ford Edge is experiencing the same issues mentioned in 25V572 for the 2015-2018 Ford…Owner complaint, filed 2026

I purchased my car in dec 2013. I had to take it back to the dealer the very next day due to the door ajar light. This has been a continuous issue with the door ajar sensor and the door does not properly latch. The interior lights remain on for quite some time and if I lock the door then the alarm goes off all day or night at random. It…Owner complaint, filed 2018

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 59,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure, and it was determined that the engine needed to…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 92,000 miles

Premature water pump failure. Internal water pump. Inspected by dealer. Safety not put at risk. Confirmed by dealer. No Warning light (CEL) illuminated.Owner complaint, filed 2023

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 55,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated while starting the vehicle after refueling, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle jerked. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled while in traffic. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and exited the highway. The…Owner complaint, filed 2023, at 105,000 miles

At a speed of about 60 mph I engaged the cruise control. About 10 seconds later car went into limp mode. Had to acceleration. Was able to pull off to side of road and then vehicle stalled. Put car in park waiting a few seconds and was able to start car again and continue driving with no further problems. This same problem occurred about…Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 49,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

Shift to park message, not showing it is in park. Can only crank the car if you turn the key halfway and then shift to neutral to crank it. Once you put it back in park and set the emergency brake you can only crank it by repeating the process of Neutral cranking. Car will roll away without brake set. Driving is a concern as I am afraid…Owner complaint, filed 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated after parking the vehicle, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the gear selector lever to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the…Owner complaint, filed 2023, at 27,865 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 64,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was inoperable. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated, and the message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact about a recall. The vehicle was towed to the local…Owner complaint, filed 2023, at 130,000 miles

I have had my power steering fail 4 times in the last year. Most recently, I had the whole system replaced while out of state on vacation. The vehicle is extremely difficult to steer when this happens. This could cause a serious accident.Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 161,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 48,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

Throttle body assembly failed. The 2012 ford edge uses the exact same defective throttle body assembly as used in the escape and fusion which were both included in the extended warranty program. Ford should include all models that used this part in its extended warranty program or better yet issue a recall. In my opinion it's dangerous…Owner complaint, filed 2017, at 54,959 miles

I was taking my 91 year old father to the doctor when I lost all power driving down the road. The engine was still running but was not reacting when I pressed the accelerator. Fortunately I was able to steer to the side. Turned the car off, restarted and all seemed to do well. Took to the shop. Was told it was the throttle body sensor. I…Owner complaint, filed 2016, at 51,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 136,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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What owners said

The contact's father owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rearview image was frozen, or the screen was blank. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic and was advised that the vehicle needed to be taken to a dealer. The vehicle…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 120,000 miles

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rearview camera displayed a blank screen or an upside-down image. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 123,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 15,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2012 ford edge. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt did not retract and did not make it to the pretensioner. The vehicle was driven to future ford of sacramento (4625 madison ave, sacramento, ca 95841) where it was determined that the retracter was defective and needed to be replaced. The [VIN] was notified…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 9,485 miles

There are no care seat base brackets in the back seat of my vehicle. As of 2002 a law was passed that all vehicles must have this. I have a grandchild now and I need these brackets foe saftey.Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 130,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 60,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

Ford edge: I was stopped at a standard 4 way intersection. My light turned green and I entered to go straight through. Cadillac cts: from left going approx. 45-50 MPH, ran their red. Collision at 90 to ford's front driver's side wheel and cadillac's front passenger side. Impact spun ford to approx. 300 from initial direction. Cadillac's…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 100,000 miles

I was driving down the hwy when I hit a deer. Didn't have time to break, driving 55mph when the impact occurred, total front end damage. The air bag in my vehicle did not deploy. I was lucky that the deer didn't come through the windshield, if so bodily damages would have been astronomical considering the air bag did not diploy during a…Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 70,000 miles

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

The wheel bearing can be heard humming from the driver side rear wheel. A previous bearing has been replaced on the rear passenger side for the same reason. The bearing is wearing out and rubbing, creating excessive friction.Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 84,000 miles

I had 2 accidents so far. Lost complete control of the vehicle. Both times the pirelli tires blew out of the sidewalls. Major damage. Almost got killed.Owner complaint, filed 2013, at 11,000 miles

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2012 ford edge. The contact stated that when making a left or right turn, the vehicle would make a loud popping noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician told the contact that they could not locate a failure. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to another dealer where the…Owner complaint, filed 2016, at 60,000 miles

Rear right wheel makes bouncing noice when driving and steering wheel stays to the right. When back in and rear in goes to the right. Have taken car to two different ford dealerships and they charge me for alignment and shock in back and car still a danger when pulling to the right. Over 2000.00 paid and still not fixed.Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 100,000 miles