2012 Ford Edge: soft or spongy brake pedal

Filed Jul 12, 2024 · Brakes · CA

I experienced spongy pedal that went to the floor, no brake light or abs light came on, no leaks. I was driving my wife's edge and hit the brakes to make a left hand turn. When I did the the brake pedal went straight to the floor! It showed some stopping power but not enough to actually stop the car without having a good amount of distance. I shut off the car, turned it back on and the brakes were fine. It happened again!

Filed Jul 3, 2023 · Brakes · CA

The brakes on this vehicle have gradually become worse over time. Even with replacing the pads, rotors. They are spongy and the pedal drops almost to the floor. This causes a delay in braking.

Filed Sep 29, 2022 · Brakes · 72,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the brake pedal became hard to depress and the stopping distance was extended. During the failure, the vehicle nearly crashed into a concrete barrier. The contact indicated that the braking system failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2022 · Brakes · MS

Brake pedal go's to the floor. Spongy brakes

Filed Jun 7, 2022 · Brakes · OH

I dont drive often or many miles so while driving on state route had to stop seeing several cars in front of me stopping for a dump truck backing in drive so pressed on brake but went to floor and did eventually stop however had spongy pedal until I got home. I did get brake pads and fluid checked with all being fine. My local Ford said they had not heard of this issue however I saw many reports submitted on this site and read a plea to Ford for a recall since mechanics say they have no fix for it. It came on suddenly and I am in fear to use my vehicle for fear of brake failure with damage and possible death. Please have company research, recall and fix before someone gives their life before something deadly cannot be undone. Thanks!!

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Brakes · MS

Brake pedal goes almost to floor. It has a little engagement at the top pedal then becomes spongy then stopping power at the bottom of pedal. Also there is a "thump" sound when you first press the pedal. When you let off rmr pedal there is a whistle. The booster was replaced during an extended warranty several years ago.

Filed Sep 13, 2021 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the pedal felt spongy and would sometimes extend to the floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake booster, but the failure continued to occur. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact indicated that the brake master cylinder had previously been replaced due to the same failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2021 · Brakes · FL

Brakes were working totally fine for 1 hr. drive to city. A few hours later, I returned to my car to drive home. When I put my foot on the brake pedal while it was in park (but engine started,) everything felt normal. When I put it into reverse to back out of the spot, my foot went all the way to the floor. This "soft pedal" occurred with NO warning lights/sounds/etc. There was NO warning that my brakes would give out on me at all. Luckily, mine happened,(both occasions), in parking lots, not in higher speed situations. Any higher speed situation could have been catastrophic. It was frightening. Fortunately, I was a nearly vacant lot, so I tried backing up to see what would happen and the brake again had to go ALL THE WAY to the floor and made a grinding sound (like stopping on gravel sort of). It did not stop as usual. It rolled to a stop after traveling a few feet. (Mind you, this is only rolling back from a parked position.) I got on You Tube and typed in "2012 Ford Edge, brake to the floor" there were hundreds of folks complaining about this issue. It is related to the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit, although my ABS never illuminated. You Tube had "quick temporary fix". Go in reverse upto 20-25 MPH and slam on the brakes "grenade stopping". Took 7 times (frightening given I didn't know if the brakes would engage at all), my brake pedal popped back up from the floorboard and it felt like a hard pedal again. It worked fine for one day. The same problem reoccurred the next day. Same reverse/grenade stop procedure and it got me to the dealership. Apparently this gets the valve to go back to closed position after air got in HCU from open valve. My Ford Service Advisor acknowledged how common the repair was and were surprised the Edges weren't included in the 19S54 Recall with other models. Repair cost me $1,435. They also found the Master Cylinder needed some repair-more money. I will try to get the actual part removed from my car back for inspection

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · 192,836 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford edge. The contact stated while his wife was driving 15 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal but it failed to stop the vehicle and rear ended another vehicle. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed it felt spongy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver in the other vehicle sustained a bump on her left shin bone as she was standing outside of her vehicle putting her child into the vehicle medical attention was required for her injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to kent chevrolet cadillac, inc. (1413 hwy 62 e, mountain home, ar 72653: (888) 536-0357) and was serviced for the body damage of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired for the brake failure as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 192,836.*dt*dt*jb*jb consumer called the dealer and dealer said he would take a look at it.*jb

Filed Mar 14, 2021 · Brakes · LA

Soft brake pedal when stopping at all speeds city or highway

Filed Jan 20, 2021 · Brakes · IN

I had my brake booster replaced about a year ago. About 4 months ago my brake pedal was going to the floor. Took it to the ford dealer but the brakes were ok again. They said they could diagnose the problem. 2 weeks ago same problem pedal going the floor, now spongy pedal. Had a new brake hose put on and the brakes bled and it is still spongy. Trouble stopping very dangerous!!

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Brakes · 73,030 miles · TX

While driving at about 15 MPH in a parking lot and having gone over a speed bump, I heard a clunk and immediately had a super soft brake pedal. The brakes still stop the car, but with difficulty. The local ford dealer in el paso, tx diagnosed the problems as a defective master cylinder and faulty ABS hcu module. The estimated cost of repairs is $2,176.12. Current mileage is 73,070.