Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2012CAREFULSerious complaints 1.9× usual, mostly brakes and structure Extended coverage
606 serious complaints of 1,134, the most about brakes (247) and structure (168); per car on the road, 1.9× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“While driving vehicle brake pedal went to the floor making the vehicle almost impossible to stop. I took the vehicle to a mechanic who replaced the brakes and master cylinder however that did not correct the problem of no brake pedal.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Sep 2018
“The contact owns a 2012 ford edge. While driving at any speed, the driver side door ajar sensor failed, which caused the dome light to remain illuminated and drained the battery. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Jan 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster (13N02, Nov 2023)
- Extended coverage Customer Satisfaction Program 19N09 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX and 2013-2014 Model Year Explorer, Flex, and MKT Vehicles Left Front Door Latch Extended Coverage (19N09, Dec 2019)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
1,134 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–24 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp; 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp; 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD
2012 Edge trims
| Limited | SE | SEL | Sport |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Ford reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Ford aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 44 | Unknown or other (9) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 22 | Electrical system (8) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 250 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 131 | Power train (44) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 111 | Power train (35) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 250 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 319 | Power train (186) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 245 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp | AWD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 769 | Power train (461) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 245 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 832 | Engine (456) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 245 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 1366 | Engine (694) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 245 hp 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 315 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 917 | Engine (325) | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.7L 6-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 727 | Engine (192) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 381 | Unknown or other (81) | No |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 2444 | Electrical system (853) | No |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 240 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 1134 | Electrical system (462) | No |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 285 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 1803 | Electrical system (687) | No |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19–20 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 673 | Air bags (287) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Edge 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 44 |
| 2024 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 44 |
| 2023 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 22 |
| 2023 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 22 |
| 2022 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 131 |
| 2022 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 131 |
| 2021 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 7 | 111 |
| 2021 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 7 | 111 |
| 2020 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 319 |
| 2020 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 319 |
| 2019 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 769 |
| 2019 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 769 |
| 2018 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 832 |
| 2018 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 832 |
| 2017 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1366 |
| 2017 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 1366 |
| 2016 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 917 |
| 2016 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 917 |
| 2015 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 727 |
| 2015 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 727 |
| 2014 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 381 |
| 2014 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 381 |
| 2013 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 2444 |
| 2013 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 2444 |
| 2012 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 1134 |
| 2012 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 1134 |
| 2011 | Ford Edge SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 1803 |
| 2011 | Ford Edge SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 1803 |
| 2010 | Ford Edge 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 673 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2023 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2022 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2021 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2021 | Edge FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2020 | Edge FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | Edge AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2019 | Edge FWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
19–23 |
| 2018 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–24 |
| 2017 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
19–23 |
| 2017 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–24 |
| 2016 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–23 |
| 2016 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–24 |
| 2015 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
20–23 |
| 2015 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo, SIDI |
21–24 |
| 2014 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–20 |
| 2014 | Edge FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
21–24 |
| 2013 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Sport Transmission Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–20 |
| 2013 | Edge FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
21–24 |
| 2012 | Edge AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–20 |
| 2012 | Edge FWD | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
21–24 |
| 2011 | Edge AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–21 |
| 2011 | Edge FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
20–21 |
| 2010 | Edge AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Edge FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.