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Ford Edge 2012 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2012 Ford Edge: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,132Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
45Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System461 complaints

461 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes275 complaints

275 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other176 complaints

176 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure167 complaints

167 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting86 complaints

86 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine65 complaints

65 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train47 complaints

47 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V393000.

Fuel and Propulsion System47 complaints

47 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V438000, 14V002000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

12V438000Reported September 7, 2012 - 5,499 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 5,499 vehicles across all affected models.

14V002000Reported January 6, 2014 - 27,933 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 6, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 27,933 vehicles across all affected models.

14V393000Reported July 2, 2014 - 83,250 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 83,250 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE16012Opened September 28, 2016 - Closed March 20, 2017

Door Ajar Warning Light Always On. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16012Opened September 28, 2016 - Closed March 20, 2017

Door Ajar Warning Light Always On. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16012Opened September 28, 2016 - Closed March 20, 2017

Door Ajar Warning Light Always On. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20111
201212
201329
2014139
2015217
2016277
2017114
201877
201975
202039
202135
202243
202323
202418
202520
202613
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.