2012 Ford Edge vs 2012 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,131 | 598 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 43 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 20–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,800 mi | 59,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 460 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 247 | 18 |
| Structure | 168 | 67 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 | 137 |
| Steering | 16 | 137 |
| Engine | 60 | 72 |
| Power Train | 47 | 66 |
| Exterior Lighting | 84 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 53 | 0 |
| Stalling | 46 | 66 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 19 |
| Battery drain | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 38 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2012 Ford Edge
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.