Skip to content
EnginePart report

2012 Ford Edge Engine Problems

Complaints
60about this part
Share
5%of 1,134 total for the year
Median mileage
58,919miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Ford Edge, 5% of the 1,134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,919 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My check engine light is on, shows code p0299 which refers to an underboost condition with the turbo or supercharger system. My mechanic spoke to a dealership who stated they've put 3 parts in the vehicle they have in the shop and its still not fixed. Sounds like its a common issue. Can you investigate for a recall?”

NHTSA complaint #11021279, filed 2017-09, 117,000 miles

“After researching Ford EDGE research there were so many complaints of people having the same thing occur to them. My car will start and be driving then all of a sudden the car literally looses all power and the car shuts down. This has happened to me twice and it appears that Ford doesn't want to issue a recall on this. People's lives are in danger, there is no warning of when this will happen and then you stuck sitting on the road while in drive as your car lost power.”

NHTSA complaint #11076500, filed 2018-03, 78,000 miles

“On five occasions recently, moving at normal speed on city streets, suddenly lost power and would only crawl along to curb. I stopped the engine, waited a few moments, and started again. It functioned normally. The dealer said all was normal on three separate occasions. I suspect it is the electronic throttle body, but I can't be sure. My dealer won't replace it in spite of all of the similar reports on the net. I consider it to be too risky to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10806398, filed 2015-11, 37,000 miles

“Vehicle suddenly stops going, no acceleration. Happens without warning, forcing you to get off the road. Must shut off vehicle and restart. Creates a very hazardous situation where you can be traveling on the interstate going 65 MPH & suddenly have no power! Engine is running but there's no acceleration whatsoever. My warranty just ran out & I have less than 36000.0 miles on this car! Only happens when you're traveling which means you have no way of preparing & puts your life in jeopardy.”

NHTSA complaint #11044225, filed 2017-11, 35,270 miles

“I was driving in rush hour traffic in the far left lane when my car suddenly and without warning lost all forward momentum. A wrench light came on and it immediately slowed to about 1 MPH. I had to cross four lanes of traffic and was able to come to a stop safely in the right median. I turned my car off and restarted it and the light was no longer on. Reading online this seems to be an ongoing problem with no resolution. Ford needs to issue a recall immediately. …”

NHTSA complaint #10759432, filed 2015-08, 52,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202425%
202329%
20221310%
20211110%
20205116%
201915921%
201847155%
201770351%
201633436%
201519427%
20144512%
20131687%
2012605%
201117910%
2010406%
2009125%
2008918%
2007889%

Other parts of the 2012 Ford Edge

Electrical system
462 complaints
Brakes
273 complaints
Other or unknown
177 complaints
Body and structure
168 complaints
Exterior lighting
84 complaints
Fuel system
47 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
39 complaints
Electronic stability control
28 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Visibility (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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology