Model year
2012 Ford Edge
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 1,134 complaints for the 2012 Ford Edge (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (461), SERVICE BRAKES (247), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (177). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 989 complaints
- 2008 1,120 complaints
- 2009 261 complaints
- 2010 673 complaints
- 2011 1,803 complaints
- 2012 1,134 complaints
- 2013 2,447 complaints
- 2014 383 complaints
- 2015 731 complaints
- 2016 926 complaints
- 2017 1,374 complaints
- 2018 847 complaints
- 2019 772 complaints
- 2020 325 complaints
- 2021 114 complaints
- 2022 133 complaints
- 2023 23 complaints
- 2024 44 complaints
Recalls
14V393000 · Jul 2, 2014
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…
14V002000 · Jan 6, 2014
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…
12V438000 · Sep 7, 2012
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…
Complaints
1,134 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 26, fire flag on 5, injury field 17, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE16012 | Door Ajar Warning Light Always On · INTERIOR LIGHTING; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | Sep 28, 2016 | Mar 20, 2017 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.14 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge FWD · 2L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Edge FWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Edge FWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Edge AWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Edge AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Ford Edge at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.