Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Ford Edge owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While driving on the expressway at night, the door ajar warning light appeared, indicating I should shift the car to park. Simultaneously, the interior lights came on and an alarm started chiming. My vision was impaired by the bright interior lights. After navigating through traffic I got off the highway, shifted the car to park , got out and checked doors and tailgate but all were secure. This issue occurred intermittently until I brought the car in for service under warranty. I lodged my complaint and was told it would be fixed. The condition appeared to be corrected until the car was out of warranty. I returned to the dealership with the same problem , much to my dismay I found out that only a temporary fix had been applied, the defective door latch had not been replaced, and now to fix the door latch switch was very expensive. …
Car has been having electric issues for a while. Usually detected once trying to start. First issue is the back up camera. That no longer works while in reverse. Screen indicated it is not available. We also recently had to replace the shifting column. After a trip of driving coming to a full stop shifting to park the car would not stay on "park". It would not catch the gear unless the button on the shift column was toyed with a few times pressing on the button so car recognizes "park". It would search for "park" when car was off which would cause the battery to eventually die. We first purchased a battery thinking it's time to replace but once we did, it killed our battery again and then is when I knew I had to take it into Ford. $700+ to fix issue currently not recalled. This also forced us to buy jump starting cables before it was taken in. …
1) "shift to park" error: have to click the shifter one or two times to clear it. Until I do, the seat does not move back for exiting. 2) "driver door ajar" error: have to open and close the door, sometimes only once, but usually many times in order to clear the error. 3) if the "door" error is not cleared, the "shift" error will appear while moving, whenever I come to a stop. Also, the audible signal will kick in. 4) at times the driver door will not unlock with the touch of my hand. I suspect when I shut the door last, the "door" error was probably in effect. Service: I actually took my car to the dealer and all they could tell me was that the shifter had to be replaced for $500. They couldn't even find the "door" error. I think this merits a recall notice and Ford should repair these problems at no or reasonable costs.
Door sensor issue that has been continuing since early 2015, not long after I bought the car. Currently my "door ajar" indicator appears even though my door is closed, even after being slammed shut. The rear driver side door along with passenger side door continue to say open after they have been closed and I am driving. While driving I cannot manually lock the door, they just automatically unlock on its own. This does not make me feel safe, especially driving with my children. His problem has caused me to replace my battery sooner than needed because the dome lights stay on for a long time, also randomly turn on in the middle of the night. I also cannot lock my doors because than the alarm goes off randomly thinking the door has been opened. So wether driving or parked, this has been a problem.
I get ready to start my day as usual I go and start my vehicle (stationary) to warm it up, as I got ready to set the temperature in the SUV I noticed the bottom touch panel did not light up. So I pushed the button to turn off the heat that was blowing and it didnt turn off, I tried and again and nothing. Its to hot in texas with little children to have electrical problems that effect the air conditioning. I pushed other buttons to see if anything worked and still nothing, the hazard lights will not function nor will the electric windows. My family and I drove the vehicle to my destination afterwards I had the fuses tested they are good, but was told it is front interface control module. This is my only vehicle and hopefully a Ford dealership can give a better diagnosis than auto part store.
My Ford Edge shut down while driving down the road. It just shut off. You have to put it back in park in order to start it again. This happened while going to the in our town store. I am so relieved it was not while on the freeway. Had I been on the freeway, going at fast speeds, if the cars behind me were not paying attention I could have been hit, or worse killed. When I took it to the shop I found out that it is a known problem. It's technical service bulletin 15-0178, issued on nov 2015. What I don't understand is why there's not a recall? Is someone going to have do die first? Attached is the service recall. I've contacted Ford, spoken with evergreen Ford in issaquah (where my car currently is) and filed a complaint with the attorney general here in washington state.
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. Tried contacting Ford via email with no response. There are clearly safety issues and recall should be issued and repairs at Ford expense. Tired of reading of these same Ford issues but selective state and model repair.
Brake booster recall symptoms described in publicized notices, including on this website, are what I am currently experiencing on my Ford Edge. Car takes longer to stop and braking system feels soft. Additionally, the advancetrac warning system light illuminates on occasion when car is in park for 10-20 minutes without moving, with engine running. Per the Ford forum, this is a common problem that does not seem to have a solution from Ford. I have lost confidence the Ford is interested or able to remedy either of these issues. I am afraid to drive it now that braking issue started today.
Frequently a warning light will come on stating that the collision warning censor is blocked. As a result the cruise control will not work and the collision warning feature is also not working. By pressing an 'OK' button the warning light goes away and the system seems to work properly. It appears that this warning light comes on after going over a bump but not all bumps. The dealer has quoted me a price of nearly $2000 to replace the warning censor, and bracket. However, I am not convinced that the censor is defective since it often works properly.
First the master cylinder went, then the brake booster and now the hydrolic control unit. Eachpart more expensive thenthe last and the last being 2119.20 to repair. The entire braking system, parts I was told should not break. I have been told, by a reputable mechanic that often when replacing the brake booster, the lines are improperly bled andair gets into the hydraulic system. Upon farther research on line into the issue, there are page after page of the same complaint.
Traction Control complaints in other Edge years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2012 Ford Edge?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2012 Ford Edge, 2% of the model year's 1,134 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Edge traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for the 2012 Ford Edge, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford Edge traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to stability & traction control problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.