2012 Ford Edge Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2012 Ford Edge, and owners have filed 1,134 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Edge
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Axle shaft (power train)
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,…
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…
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Fuel system, gasoline
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…
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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…
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.
1,134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Ford Edge have filed 1,134 complaints with NHTSA; 26 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,556 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 277 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Back up camera is inverted. Parking guidelines do not work with inverted image. Almost hit a child due to inverted image”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Electrical system
“Back up camera is inverted. Parking guidelines do not work with inverted image. Almost hit a child due to inverted image”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Ford Edge (Edge AWD, Edge FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–21 / 23–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3.5/3.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Ford Edge model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Edge model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ford Edge | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Ford Edge | 5 | 989 |
| 2008 Ford Edge | 6 | 1,120 |
| 2009 Ford Edge | 6 | 261 |
| 2010 Ford Edge | 6 | 673 |
| 2011 Ford Edge | 3 | 1,803 |
| 2012 Ford Edge | 3 | 1,134 |
| 2013 Ford Edge | 2 | 2,446 |
| 2014 Ford Edge | 3 | 382 |
| 2015 Ford Edge | 7 | 727 |
| 2016 Ford Edge | 7 | 919 |
| 2017 Ford Edge | 8 | 1,369 |
| 2018 Ford Edge | 7 | 836 |
| 2019 Ford Edge | 3 | 770 |
| 2020 Ford Edge | 4 | 323 |
| 2021 Ford Edge | 7 | 112 |
| 2022 Ford Edge | 5 | 131 |
| 2023 Ford Edge | 4 | 23 |
| 2024 Ford Edge | 2 | 44 |
Checking a specific 2012 Ford Edge
How do I know if my 2012 Ford Edge has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 Ford Edge; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V438000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Expedition9,359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.