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2012 Ford Edge Equipment Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
0%of 1,134 total for the year
Median mileage
37,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 Ford Edge, 0% of the 1,134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“The door latch light stays on durning drive time, it prevents locked doors and light on mirrors and interior light stay on. I have read there is multiple Ford EDGE drivers with same saftety issue. This needs to be resolved its very dangerouse driving hazard it prevents door from locking during high speeds. ...updated 08-06/15 updated 9/29/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10730131, filed 2015-06, 37,200 miles

“Door ajar sensor has failed causing the door ajar warning to stay on, dome lites and parking lites stay on as well after parking.doors will not lock when driving, causing a huge safety concern for myself and passengers.”

NHTSA complaint #10617136, filed 2014-07, 50,000 miles

“Screen just went black and remains black. Bluetooth, radio, back up camera, hands free, navigation do not work. Has been almost 70 days. Went off one other time when performing system maintenance but came on immediately after complete. Garage advises APIM IS JUNK. A new one is 600 to 2000”

NHTSA complaint #11541008, filed 2023-08

“2012 Ford EDGE. Consumer writes in regards to several safety problems and seeks financial compensation or vehicle replaced. The consumer stated the my touch screen would go black, and lock up. Also, the brakes did not engage, which resulted in an accident. The problem was determined to be the brake booster. The vehicle showed a front collision system fault, the navigation was stuck. Also, when the consumer shut the vehicle off, a shift to park signal illuminated on the dashboard display, and she was unable to turn off the light in the vehicle. Updated 03/27/14”

NHTSA complaint #10567266, filed 2014-03

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202211%
202111%
201910%
201620%
201410%
201380%
201250%
2011171%
2007121%

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
Engine
60 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

← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Edge

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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