2012 Ford Edge Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2012 Ford Edge, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “door ajar” (87% of reports).
- 84exterior lighting complaints
- 50,750median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door ajar: mentioned in 73 of 84 complaints (87%)
- Doors lock: mentioned in 15 of 84 complaints (18%)
- Interior stay: mentioned in 8 of 84 complaints (10%)
- Dome stays: mentioned in 7 of 84 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 84 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Edge exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Edge | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Edge | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2022 Edge | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Edge | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Edge | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 Edge | 2 | 0% | 2,800 |
| 2018 Edge | 16 | 2% | 6,402 |
| 2017 Edge | 14 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2016 Edge | 10 | 1% | 16,650 |
| 2015 Edge | 9 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2014 Edge | 12 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2013 Edge | 191 | 8% | 46,025 |
| 2012 Edge | 84 | 7% | 50,750 |
| 2011 Edge | 187 | 10% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Edge | 19 | 3% | 53,585 |
| 2009 Edge | 13 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Edge | 69 | 6% | 78,500 |
| 2007 Edge | 40 | 4% | 53,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists exterior lighting for the 2012 Ford Edge. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Headlights have burned out 3 times in the past 2 years. Both headlights burn out. Both high and low beams burn out at the same time. Both headlights were replaced within 3 months and 1 has already burned out. The dealer is recommending replacement of both assemblies at acost of 1400+. The vehicle…
Safety issue door ajar light not turning off when door is closed. Doors will not lock when car is in motion posing a safety threat to family. Battery has died multiple days times and replacement was necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Ford Edges have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2012 Ford Edge (7% of the 1,134 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford Edge exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2012 Ford Edge?
The most frequent phrase is “door ajar”, in 73 of 84 complaints, followed by “doors lock” (15).
Other 2012 Ford Edge problems
- Electrical System problems (462)
- Service Brakes problems (247)
- Structure problems (168)
- Engine problems (60)
See all 2012 Ford Edge problems or exterior lighting problems across all Edge years.