2012 Ford Edge: brake failure

Filed Dec 5, 2025 · Brakes · GA

2012 Ford Edge brake failure occurred without any warning while I was driving on I85. Brake pedal went to floor with diminished braking ability when a vehicle adjacent changed lanes quickly to in front of my vehicle. Luckily no accident occurred. Vehicle was taken to Ford dealer. A previous issue with brakes happened in 2021/mileage 109k and brake booster was replaced under recall 13N02 at that time. Dealer diagnosed current brake issue and recommended replacing HCU AND MASTER CYLINDER DUE TO VALVES AND SEAL LEAKING INTERNALLY. RELACE OIL SENDING UNIT ALSO DUE TO IT LEAKING OIL. Mileage 146K Vehicle is unsafe to drive as is. Cost of repairs is close to value of car.

Filed Sep 24, 2025 · Brakes · TX

Ford Edge 2012 Limited 2.0L [XXX] The brake pedal went all the way to the floor while my wife was driving a few times. The brakes DID NOT STOP OR SLOW THE CAR AT ALL! She pumped the brake pedal and braking came back. But, after that we could not trust the brake system. We paid AutoNation Ford in Fort Worth, Texas $2,694.45 on 10/11/2023 to replace the ABS system, after their recommendation that this will fix the problem. This did fix the problem until recently this past week on 9/21/2025, when the brake pedal went to the floor without any braking, just continued to move forward in our driveway. The next push on the brake pedal did provide braking but now seems a little soft. My wife’s sister also has a Ford Edge with similar or the same symptoms, a 2013 Edge. My daughter has a 2012 Ford Fusion with similar or the same symptoms. This is a very dangerous SAFETY PROBLEM with these Ford cars! I suspect that this problem is more widespread than just my family, more Ford Edge vehicles with this ABS problem. A Ford Edge ABS RECALL might be required to help Ford customers be safe! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

The first incident occurred in GA on vacation in June. While my spouse was driving, he said the brakes seemed squishy and were not right. When he braked to stop the car to get gas, his foot went almost to the floor. After getting gas, I drove and they did not seem right. The second incident happened the beginning of August and I was coming down a relatively steep hill. I went to brake and my foot went all the way to the floor and did not completely stop. I took the car to my mechanic and he wasn't sure of the problem, and to another mechanic. The 2nd thought it was the brake booster. I then took it to the Ford dealership where I bought it last August and had them look at it. They said it is the ABS module and that I am #829 on the list of 1300 people that need that part, that Ford has no idea when it will be available. The third incident was last Sat, [XXX] and I had No Brakes At All, so I had to take my husband's car to work. In All the incidents, I was at risk, as well as my family and the people driving in front & back of me. I have also had issues of the AC coming in for NO Reason, and after I turn it down, it turns itself back on at full blast. This car is NOT SAFE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 14, 2025 · Brakes · NJ

Brake pedal hitting the floor : issue comes and goes very rarely . First complain reported on april 2014: brake booster replaced on warranty. Last complain reported to original car dealer: could not identify the issue. In between these two dates, brake booster has been replaced recently. Abs hydraulic control unit may cause the brake failure, no ABS light yet. Ford honored an extended warranty on brake power booster in 2020. Performing a few repeated sudden stops at certain speed gets the brakes to how it should be. No accident ever involved.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Brakes · WA

On July 31, 2019, I had the brake booster replaced at Midas due to a hissing noise and a loss of brake pressure, costing me $733.39. At that time, I checked for a Ford recall but found none for my VIN. I recently came across Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 13N02: Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster. While I never was contacted by Ford about this issue for my 2012 Ford Edge, I feel it should be part of the program as it was clearly a safety issue at the time. Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 13N02 does show as an outstanding field service action for my VIN.

Filed May 2, 2025 · Brakes · 124,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed, and the contact was informed that the brake booster, hydraulic cylinder, and master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2024 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard causing the braking distance to become extended. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who determined that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The braked booster was replaced. While driving approximately 10 MPH in the snow, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard before the vehicle came to a stop. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS module had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact became aware of Technical Service Bulletin: 13N02. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not covered under warranty, Service Bulletin, or recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2024 · Brakes · NJ

Brakes malfunction, the vehicle experienced an apparent loss of brake pressure, resulting in the brake pedal sinking to the floorboard before the vehicle came to a complete stop. A technician serviced the car on three different occasions, replacing the brake booster and bleeding the hydraulic system on 9/11/2023. The problem persisted, taking car to technician for further analysis on three separate occasions, noticing a strange noise while pressing the brake pedal, described as a “wind blowing” noise. After more work, brake malfunction happened again on 1/3/2024.

Filed Sep 26, 2023 · Brakes · PA

Intermittently when you hit a bump, the brake pedal goes to the floor and may stay that way for a couple of days and then it comes back. This is the second brake booster ford replaced, I see that brakes are a constant problem on these vehicles, this repair is costing me a $1000.00 the car only has 90000 miles on it. My wife is afraid to drive it anymore.

Filed Dec 14, 2022 · Brakes · 123,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and slowing for traffic, she depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact stated that she pumped the brake pedal several times and was able to slow the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake failure was intermittent. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure might be the brake booster. The mechanic bled the brake lines and adjusted the brakes. The vehicle was repaired; however, the brake failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2022 · Brakes · MD

The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and very little braking is applied to the wheels. The problem appeared while driving. One minute the brakes are fine, the next I have almost no brakes. Very big safety issue! The Ford dealer has diagnosed the problem with the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). The car had the same issue 5 years ago and was repaired. This is the second time the brakes on this car have failed while driving. No warnings before or after the brake failure.

Filed Sep 27, 2022 · Brakes · 111,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, a pedestrian was crossing the street, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times and the vehicle responded. The contact stated that there was approximately 90 feet stopping distance delay. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake lines were bled. Additionally, the independent mechanic inspected the brake booster and the brake master cylinder however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with Ford Customer Satisfaction Program Campaign Number: 13N02. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.