2012 Ford Edge Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 273about this part
- Share
- 24%of 1,134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,895miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 273 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Ford Edge, 24% of the 1,134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,895 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“From june 2018 to june 2019 I have invested over $4000 in primarily the braking sytem of my car. I continue to have issues when after filling my gas tank the car hesitates in starting. I have replaced everything that has to do with the breaking system from brake pads to hcu system to the ABS system. Even the new parts have had to be replaced because they were faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #11228282, filed 2019-06, 82,351 miles“While attempting to come to a stop or slow at highway speed or in a parking lot the brake pedal looses pressure and goes all the way to the floor without effectively slowing or stopping the vehicle. I have been very close to smashing other drivers due to the brake malfunction. I took my car to the local mechanic and he said he has a Ford car that had the same problem and it was recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11355723, filed 2020-09, 145,000 miles“On two occasions in the last four months my wife was driving on the highway the EDGE and when she push down on the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor board. The second time this happened she pumped the brakes but still did not have brakes. My mechanic is guessing it's the brake master cylinder so we are having it replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11102604, filed 2018-06, 55,000 miles“Brakes quit working while executing a normal stop. Pedal to the floor. Replaced all brake components and after a month of repairs mechanic said car is not fixable that I need to junk the car. Upon further research I discovered that many other vehicles with the same make and model have the exact same problems”
NHTSA complaint #11230456, filed 2019-07, 127,000 miles“While driving on highway when attempting to brake to slow down vehicle, brake pedal felt hard/stiff. Avoided a multi-car accident possibly causing my death along with my wife in car. Took to mechanic and diagnosed with faulty brake booster. Vehicle only has 90,600 miles on 2012.”
NHTSA complaint #11329564, filed 2020-06, 90,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251228Feb 20, 2024Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster
- 10246076Nov 27, 2023Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10054925Sep 30, 2014Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Under driving and certain environmental conditions, a small tear can develop in the diaphragm of the brake booster and a…
- 10056207May 1, 2014Ford/lincoln: due to corrosion buildup between brake pad and anchor bracket, vehicle experience a rear brake drag condition and need to be checked for debris and/or corrosion…
- 10052836Aug 1, 2013Ford: some vehicles will experience, from brake booster, a grunting noise during first portion of brake pedal travel and high vacuum conditions after replacement of brake…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 13% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 13 | 2% |
| 2018 | 33 | 4% |
| 2017 | 209 | 15% |
| 2016 | 157 | 17% |
| 2015 | 133 | 18% |
| 2014 | 66 | 17% |
| 2013 | 633 | 26% |
| 2012 | 273 | 24% |
| 2011 | 308 | 17% |
| 2010 | 179 | 27% |
| 2009 | 43 | 16% |
| 2008 | 87 | 8% |
| 2007 | 117 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Edge
462 complaintsOther or unknown
177 complaintsBody and structure
168 complaintsExterior lighting
84 complaintsEngine
60 complaintsFuel system
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
39 complaintsElectronic stability control
28 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Edge
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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