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2012 Ford Edge structure problems

168 owner reports3 crashes1 injuries

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What owners report

  • “I was t-boned in the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] in Washington, Utah on [XXX]. The airbags did not deploy in my vehicle. I was not injured or receive medical care. However, its a safety violation somewhere I'm sure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 07/23/2024 · crash

  • “2012 Ford Edge -The passenger door will shut but the alarm that came with the car says that the door is not shut. The alarm will not work when the car detects the door is not shut, so the interior lights will not turn off. Will this affect my battery? When I drive with the sensor on the dashboard states the door is not closed and the interior light will not shut off which becomes a distraction at night. When driving the car, the locks will not work because the dashboard senses the door is not…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 04/06/2023

  • “The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that all four door latches were inoperable, causing the door ajar light to remain illuminated. The contact stated that the failure caused the battery to be drained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,862.”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 05/12/2022

  • “I believe the sunroof package to be defective as well as the electric system that is connected to the systems. I have brought the issue up with the dealership and they did not perform a proper diagnostic on the part to report any issues. I believe this is a safety issue as the windows and back gate open without prompt. I don't use the sunroof because it hasn't opened since a short time after my purchase. When the sunroof opened I tried to close it and the element that closes it popped above my h…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 02/17/2022

  • “THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE VISTA PANORAMA SUNROOF. WHILE TRYING TO CLOSE MY SUNROOF, I STARTED HEARING LOUD POPPING SOUNDS. I HAD TO TAKE MY CAR TO A MECHANIC TO GET THE SUNROOF CLOSED. I WAS LATER INFORMED THAT THE CLIPS ON THE GUIDES WERE BOTH BROKEN. NEEDLESS TO SAY, FORD IS MANUFACTURING CHEAP TRACKS THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC CLIPS DESIGNED TO MOVE VERY HEAVY GLASS BACK AND FORTH. THIS IS UNTENABLE. I HAVE RESEARCHED NUMEROUS OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE WITH VERY LITTL…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 04/09/2021

  • “MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS ILLUMINATED DOME LIGHTS AND DOOR AJAR MESSAGES WHEN DOORS ARE FULLY CLOSED. I GET ERROR MESSAGES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING OF DOOR AJAR NOTIFICATION AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS ALSO STAY ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN I HAVE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LOCKED THE DOORS, DRAINING BATTERY. I HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF FORD'S VOLUNTARY EXTENSION OF DOOR LATCH WARRANTY THROUGH JULY 2020. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT. MY CAR BEGAN EX…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 03/16/2021

  • “DRIVER BACK DOOR SAYS "DOOR AJAR" THOUGH DOOR IS CLOSED. SAME ISSUE AS FIELD SERVICE ACTION 19N09 BUT THE BACK DOOR NOT THE DRIVERS ACTUAL DOOR.”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 08/14/2020

  • “FORD EDGE WARNING STATES DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IS IS SHUT. THE CAR BEEPS WHEN STOPPED WHILE DRIVING FOR THIS DRIVER DOOR WARNING. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL ALSO STAY ON PERIODICALLY AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF BECAUSE OF THE FRONT DOOR OPEN WARNING. FORD KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY HAVE ISSUED A FIELD SERVICE NOTICE. *TR”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 06/03/2020

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How common are 2012 Ford Edge structure problems?
168 owners reported structure issues to NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Edge, 3 involving a crash. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Edge structure problems?
No matching recall is on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

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