2012 Ford Edge drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 46 complaints for the 2012 Ford Edge, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Pulled over in emergency lane on highway 3 miles from home. Stopped car and placed gear shift in park position and set flashers. On getting out of car noted car was moving forward. Rechecked to see if gear shift was in park which was confirmed by passenger. Driver on getting out of vehicle was unable to get back in with attempt to grab seat belt as leverage to get back in. Victim was unable to get back in and fell out of car resulting in car back driver side tire rolling over victim.
6/24/16 took car to dealer for check engine light. Repair $329. Indicated purge valve stuck open at times. 6/30/16 check engine light again. Indicated under boost....replaced waste gate vacuum sensor. $307. Returned to dealer again for check engine light due to hose clamp loose. Began experiencing door ajar light and interior lights that don't turn off. Returned to dealer on 8/15/16 and were told the turbo assembly needs to be replaced for $2500+. Could lose power and cause further engine damage if driven.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Edge
- Electrical system 462 complaints
- Brakes 275 complaints
- Body & structure 169 complaints
- Lighting 86 complaints
- Engine 65 complaints
- Fuel system 47 complaints
- Latches & locks 39 complaints
- Stability control 28 complaints