The contact owns a 2012 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, or while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed an abnormal gasoline odor in the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while attempting to accelerate, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, a "Turbo Boost" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered a fuel leak. The contact was informed that either the fuel tank or fuel lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,260.
2012 Ford Edge: gas smell in the cabin
8 of the 1,134 complaints about the 2012 Ford Edge describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 49,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Constant gas smell . Was told there is a fuel tank leak. Also check engine light came on and the codes that came up is for supercharger/ turbo boost.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford edge. While the contact's daughter was driving 55 MPH, she smelled an abnormal fuel odor. The driver stated that fuel spewed threw the engine compartment. The contact arrived at the scene, cut the fuel line, attached another rubber fuel line onto the engine compartment, and was able to drive home. The contact called autonation ford (20777 katy fwy, katy, tx 77450, (281) 305-8949), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford edge. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a persistent gasoline fuel odor and the fuel mileage was reduced. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v002000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the remedy did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
On a sunday afternoon I noticed a fuel smell in my car as I drove it to the store. The smell of gas was especially strong when I had the heater on. Upon arriving home I opened the hood and noticed a mist coming from behind the engine near the placement of the steering wheel. I took it into the dealership where they identified it as a cracked fuel line damper. Fuel was leaking on to the engine and into the cabin. I searched online and noticed that the 2012 edge had been recalled previously for the same issue. When I brought this up to the service team member, the dealership indicated that my edge was manufactured after the dates covered by the recall. The repair cost $700 because I was a few thousand miles beyond the 36,000 warranty.
Made 4 mile trip from home to church on christmas eve 2013 and upon arrival at church there was a profound smell of gasoline around the front of the vehicle which also permeated the passenger cabin. Contacted the dealer the day after christmas to alert then of the incident. The response was that they had performed an inspection on 05 feb 2013 and found no problem and that there was no outstanding recall. I have a printed copy of the recall notice from ford dated 27 september 2013 and the information is also on the idriveonline.com website specifically associated with my vehicle.
Fuel leak 2012 ford edge, eco boost while driving my 2012 ford edge eco boost home from work on ca101 I noticed a fuel small in the cabin of the vehicle. By the time I arrived home (15 miles later) the fuel smell was overwhelming. Once I parked the vehicle I got out of the car to inspect the vehicle I notice a trail of fuel behind the vehicle and could hear "liquid" draining from the engine section. A large pool of fuel formed on the ground under the engine section. In total at least ~4-6 gallons of fuel leaked on the road and my drive way. I notified my ford dealership, santa maria ford (888)-440-7149, of the problem they said there were no recalls on my particular vehicle (VIN:[xxx]). As of 8:45 am pst, 10 oct 13 the car was being towed to santa maria ford for an inspection. At the time of the incident there was a significant amount of fuel in the engine section, there was definitely a potential for a fire. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving on the freeway we noticed a gas smell coming through the air conditioner. When we stopped on an off ramp, smoke started to come through the air conditioning vent. We turned the car off and evacuated. Within a few minutes the car was engulfed in flames. There is a recall on file that affects the fuel lines but it says ford claims that our VIN isn't included in that batch.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V‑438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.
Recall number 14V002000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain 2012 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through October 31, 2011, equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 12V438000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Ford Edge fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2012 Ford Edge?
8 of 1,134 owner complaints about the 2012 Ford Edge (1%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Ford Edge?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Ford Edge
Door locks 201Brake failure 81Battery drain 48Spongy pedal 37ABS 35Stalling 34Loss of power 33Check engine light 26Backup camera 21Grinding brakes 10Headlights 10Power steering loss 9Fuel leak 8Engine failure 7Screen failure 7Fire or smoke 6Adaptive cruise 5Harsh shifting 5Hesitation 5Key fob 5Warning lights 5Whining noise 5
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