repaired · 2015 Q4
Axle assembly: axle shaft
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.
2012 Ford EdgeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,134 owner complaints about the 2012 Ford Edge, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-393 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Ford Edge has problems
1,134 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
462Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
247Service brakes14 crash/fire/injury
168Structure4 crash/fire/injury
84Exterior lighting
60Engine
47Power train
39Latches/locks/linkages
32Fuel/propulsion system
28Electronic stability control (ESC)
13518 other systems14 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 462 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 247 | 14 |
| Structure | 168 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 84 | 0 |
| Engine | 60 | 1 |
| Power train | 47 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 39 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 28 | 1 |
| 18 other systems | 135 | 14 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2012 Ford Edge recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
48kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 357 electrical system complaints. 94% were reported before 100,000 miles.
39under 30k miles336under 100k miles21100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
46 owners mentioned a cost$409median
Middle half: $355 – $500
Service brakes
15 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $757 – $1,618
Unknown or other
13 owners mentioned a cost$500median
Middle half: $400 – $560
Structure
10 owners mentioned a cost$497median
Middle half: $400 – $566
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Edge year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Edge median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Ford Edge safety ratings
2012 Ford Edge SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Ford Edge, and the recalls they led to.
- Door Ajar Warning Light Always OnNo recall
In owners' words
What Edge owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear camera only works sporadically. It will work once in awhile or will work and then not work at all for awhile. So far Ford has not addressed this make and model as having a problem. One of our teenagers is the primary driver and this is unsafe.
RE:Safety Complaint - Defective FCIM Causing Hazard Flashers to Activate Randomly May 22, 2026 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally complain about a serious electrical defect affecting my 2012 Ford Edge involving the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM). The vehicle’s hazard flashers…
The first incident occurred in GA on vacation in June. While my spouse was driving, he said the brakes seemed squishy and were not right. When he braked to stop the car to get gas, his foot went almost to the floor. After getting gas, I drove and they did not seem right. The second incident…
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