2012 Ford Edge Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,716miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Ford Edge, 1% of the 1,134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,716 miles. 1 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.
“While driving the vehicle sensor staying low engine oil pressure appeared on the dash, while at tree same time the lights flickered, the vehicle died completely, and tge steering wheel locked in place making it impossible to steer the vehicle off the main road. The vehicle had to be placed in park and re-started continuously until we reached the driveway of our home.”
NHTSA complaint #11192096, filed 2019-03, 85,000 miles“Takata recall I purchased my 2012 Ford EDGE sel april 22, 2019. Today, may 31st 2019 on my way horne from work the vehicle lost steering and power. I had just passed a semi-truck on a small farm town black top road and came up on a stop sign. In the process of turning to the left from the stop the incident occurred. Luckily I was able to make it out of the road. After several attempts to restart the vehicle I had to find an alternate way home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217220, filed 2019-06, 123,000 miles“I have had my power steering fail 4 times in the last year. Most recently, I had the whole system replaced while out of state on vacation. The vehicle is extremely difficult to steer when this happens. This could cause a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11128369, filed 2018-09, 161,000 miles“As I pulled into the parking deck at my office (going less than 10 MPH), I suddenly had little ability to steer, nothing happened when I pressed the gas and the low oil light came on. I was able to coast to a stop and just barely steer clear of nearby vehicles. Restarted the car and was able to back into a parking spot. Drove it to the dealer where they spent the entire day trying to replicate the issue to no avail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10664724, filed 2014-12, 45,600 miles“I have a 2012 Ford EDGE and when the weather started to get really cold (we live in north central mn) I began to hear a whining noise when I would first start my vehicle. As soon as it would warm up, the noise would stop. This went on for a about a month before I asked my husband about it. By that time we were having below zero weather. He thought it was just due to the cold weather and I always made sure that I let the vehicle warm up really good. A few weeks later he checked the power steering fluid and it was a little bit low. We added fluid and it was fine for a few weeks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678718, filed 2015-01, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10204994Mar 1, 2016Online automotive service information system for March 2016
- 10054573Nov 1, 2013Lincoln/ford: when steering is fully turned to either right or left stop position, a squealing high pitch noise is heard coming from steering pump and needs to be replaced. Model…
- 10054565Nov 1, 2013Ford/lincoln: the banjo fitting that is attaching pressure hose to steering gear is experiencing a power steering fluid leakage. Model 2008-2013 edge, mkx.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 1% |
| 2017 | 24 | 2% |
| 2016 | 102 | 11% |
| 2015 | 41 | 6% |
| 2014 | 15 | 4% |
| 2013 | 35 | 1% |
| 2012 | 16 | 1% |
| 2011 | 29 | 2% |
| 2010 | 12 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 20 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Edge
462 complaintsBrakes
273 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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