The Lemon Index2012 Ford Edge.
The 2012 Ford Edge is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 399 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 283, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 19 to 24 mpg combined. The best Ford Edge year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,134 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Edge year. 2012 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 37K to 77K miles on the car (871 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 37K–66K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 37K–95K miles
- body structure complaints mostly came at 36K–61K miles
Recalls 3
- transmission & drivetrain 2014
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.
- fuel system, gasoline 2014
The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process.
- fuel system, gasoline 2012
The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 71 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some vehicles will experience, from brake booster, a grunting noise during first portion of…
- Intermittent ikt
- See document search button for owner letter
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedDoor ajar warning light always on2016–2017
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Edge SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Edge SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2700–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The door ajar light continually comes on in my 2012 Ford Edge. We have shut the door repeatedly several times and it will not shut. It is unsafe because the interior light stay on.
2012 Ford Edge owner · NHTSA complaint 10732014
More owner reports
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
2012 Ford Edge sel driver door latch ajar light comes, inside lights and will not turn off, door latch need to be replace.
NHTSA complaint 10700666
Quick answers
Is the 2012 Ford Edge reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.8× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 283; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Edge year by this measure since 2010 is 2023.
What are the most common 2012 Ford Edge problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (50%), body structure (21%) and brakes (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Edge have?
3 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Ford Edge get?
19 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2012 Ford Edge safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford Edge problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 37,000 and 77,000 miles. The middle report was at 51,000 miles, from 871 complaints.
Does the 2012 Ford Edge have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 4% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2012 Ford Edge cost in fuel a year?
About $2700 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2012 Ford Edge have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
What Ford Edge year is better than the 2012?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works