Reliable Auto DB

2012 Ford Edge reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2012 Ford Edge holds 1,134 complaints after 15 years, a rate of 61 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Edge years here — over the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Axle shaft, Fuel system, gasoline, and Hoses and fittings.

2011 Ford Edge SEL
Photo by IFCAR, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

1,134

Per year

61

Recalls

3

Years on the road

15

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (462 of 1,134), then Service brakes (247) and Structure (168). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 51,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 37,000 and 78,000 miles. Those filings include 26 that report a crash, 5 that report a fire, and 12 that report an injury.

Next to 2013

The 2013 Edge has 2,444 complaints, 146 per year. The 2012 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2012 Ford Edge. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2014-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 14V393000
Summary 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 Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Vehicles affected 83,250
Recall Fuel system, gasoline 2014-01-06 · NHTSA campaign 14V002000
Summary 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 cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.
Vehicles affected 27,933
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2012-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 12V438000
Summary 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 may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles affected 5,499

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (1134 total)

Electrical system
462
Service brakes
247
Structure
168
Exterior lighting
84
Engine
60
Powertrain
47
Latches, locks, and linkages
39
Fuel and propulsion system
32
Electronic stability control (ESC)
28
Hydraulic brakes
27
Steering
16
Fuel system, gasoline
15
Speed control
15
Back-over prevention
9
Visibility and wipers
9
Air bags
8
Visibility
6
Engine and engine cooling
5
Seats
5
Seat belts
4
Adaptive and mobility equipment
3
Equipment
3
Tires
3
Wheels
3
Interior lighting
2
Suspension
2
Forward collision avoidance
1
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Crash-flagged

26

Fire-flagged

5

Injury reports

12

Death reports

0

Of the 874 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 51,000 miles. The middle half fall between 37,000 and 78,000 miles.

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Back up camera is inverted. Parking guidelines do not work with inverted image. Almost hit a child due to inverted image"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-03
  • "Back up camera is inverted. Parking guidelines do not work with inverted image. Almost hit a child due to inverted image"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-03
  • "Constant warnings about Forward Collision Warning. Also, backup Camera works intermittently and does not produce parking grid lines."
    Unknown or other, Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-16
  • "Engine keeps throwing sensors and transmission has hard shifting and slips ford is against changing fluid because i have put mileage on it. Loses power at stop of red lights"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-07-24
  • "The brakes are hard to mash and spongey and it has a hissing kind of sound I believe it is a brake booster. When I bought the vehicle used from a dealership they told me it didn't have any recalls on the vehicle but…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-07-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2012 Ford Edge SUV AWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2012 Ford Edge SUV FWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Edge all-wheel drive 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
Edge all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 18 25 20 MPG $3250
Edge front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $2700
Edge front-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $2950
Edge front-wheel drive 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

1st generation (facelift), 2011–2014
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 synthetic (3.5L/3.7L V6); 5W-30 synthetic (2.0L EcoBoost) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R17 (SE) to 265/40R22 (Sport)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 14V-393 covered certain 2012-2014 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010 to November 30, 2013, along with several other Ford and Lincoln models, for a halfshaft retention circlip that may not have been properly installed; the halfshaft could then move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning. Power would no longer be transmitted to the wheels, and if the parking brake was not applied before exiting, the vehicle could roll away despite the transmission being in Park. Dealers inspected the vehicle to confirm the halfshaft was properly retained and, where it was not, replaced the linkshaft and also the halfshaft if it showed spline damage, free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Ford Edge reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2012 Ford Edge holds 1,134 complaints after 15 years, a rate of 61 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Edge years here — over the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Axle shaft, Fuel system, gasoline, and Hoses and fittings.

What are common problems with a 2012 Ford Edge?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (462 of 1,134), then Service brakes (247) and Structure (168). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 51,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 37,000 and 78,000 miles. Those filings include 26 that report a crash, 5 that report a fire, and 12 that report an injury.

Is the 2012 Ford Edge more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Edge has 2,444 complaints, 146 per year. The 2012 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.

Has the 2012 Ford Edge been recalled?

The 2012 Ford Edge has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Ford Edge?

Owners have filed 1134 complaints about the 2012 Ford Edge with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2012 Ford Edge get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2012 Ford Edge is 21.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is my Ford Edge?

2011-2014 is the 1st-generation facelift, 2015-2018 is the 2nd generation, and 2019-2024 is the 2nd-generation facelift; Ford discontinued the Edge after the 2024 model year.

Is the Ford Edge still in production?

No. Ford ended Edge production in 2024 and this catalog does not track model years after 2024 for this model.

Was the Ford Edge recalled for a torque converter problem?

Yes. NHTSA recall 17V-427 covered 2017 Edge vehicles with the 2.0L gas engine and six-speed automatic whose torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded, which can leave the vehicle unable to move.