Vehicle has a extended warrantee on the power brake booster that Ford is unwilling to repair due to a previous replacement of the part in 2017. Brake boosters are out of stock and unavailable, due to volume of repairs. Both power brake boosters failed approximately 5 years from install. The brake issues created a very unsafe incident that almost caused an accident.
2012 Ford Edge brakes problems
moderate 246 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
246
Recalls
0
Crashes
9
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated that as she depressed the brake pedal two more times the brake pedal went to the floorboard but responded. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to…
BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. SITTING AT STOP LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAR LUNDGED FORWARD INTO INTERSECTION. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT HIT. CONTACTED FORD DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME IT IS "VERY" COMMON FAILURE AND IT WAS COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY NEGOTIATED BY FORD TO PREVENT A RECALL? I SEE FORD WHO WON THAT NEGOTIATION.. IT IS NICE THAT THIS WON'T COST ME …
BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE, PEDAL WAS HARD, PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED TO GET BRAKES TO ENGAGE, DEALER VISITED DEC 23 2015, DIAGNOSIS POWER BREAK BOOSTER FAILURE, CALLED DEC 28 2015 TO RETURN FOR SERVICE, DEALER CLAIMED CAR FINE TO DRIVE AND LEFT DEALERSHIP WITH CAR ON THE 23RD?
I have had to replace the brake booster in my car twice now. I have an hour commute to work and the last time, the brakes failed coming home from work. Luckily I was about 10 miles from home but I fail to understand why that part has failed twice now. Had I been in heavy traffic, it could have been deadly for myself and others.
THERE IS A PARTIAL RECALL ON THESE MODEL FORD EDGE'S. WHERE THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ARE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSE THE BRAKES TO FILL WITH AIR AND LOSE PARTIAL AND SOMETIMES TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. THIS HAPPENED TO MY 2012 FORD EDGE SPORT. I BOUGHT NEW FACTORY PARTS AND HAD THEM INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL. THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. IT HAD TO DO WITH HE FACTORY OF THE PARTS. PLEASE P…
THE BRAKES RANDOMLY BECOME SOFT AND THE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE BRINGING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP. A RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS PUT OUT ON 12/23/2019 FOR 2006-10 FORD FUSION, MERCURY MILAN, LINCOLN MKZ. THE 2012 EDGE SHOULD BE INCLUDED AS A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING 55-70 MPH AND THE BRAKES RANDOMLY GO SOFT IT …
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2012 Ford Edge?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 246 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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