2012 Ford Edge electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 462 complaints for the 2012 Ford Edge, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 462 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 357 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 97 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 131 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 61 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 32 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 357 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle caught on fire after we attempted to park the vehicle. This incident took place less than two weeks after new car purchase from dealer! Horrible experience and a safety hazard for anyone looking to purchase a ford edge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford edge. The contact stated that the front driver side door warning light illuminated even though the door was closed securely. In addition, the interior dome lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the door ajar sensor was replaced. The failure recurred two years later. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Edge
- Brakes 275 complaints
- Body & structure 169 complaints
- Lighting 86 complaints
- Engine 65 complaints
- Fuel system 47 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Latches & locks 39 complaints
- Stability control 28 complaints