Sell your 2012 Ford Edge for cash

The 2012 Ford Edge is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 3.7L 6-cyl engines. At 14 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2012 Ford Edge at a glance

Body style	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines	2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
Transmissions	Automatic 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
Drive	Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel	Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy	17–21 city / 23–29 highway / 19–24 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost	$2,800–$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂	370–468 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)	4,272 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating	5,240–5,469 lb
Versions tested by EPA	5 configurations: Edge FWD, Edge AWD
Age	14 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

Age: at 14 years old, most of a 2012 Edge's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2012 Edge weighed 4,272 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Edge. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 48,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2012 Ford Edge recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2012 Ford Edge. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Power TrainJul 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V393000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12…

Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the veh

Fuel System, GasolineJan 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V002000

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…

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Fuel System, GasolineSep 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V438000

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…

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Common 2012 Edge problems

Owners have filed 1,134 complaints about the 2012 Ford Edge with NHTSA. 26 reports involved a crash and 5 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 17 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

Electrical System461
Service Brakes247
Unknown or Other177
Structure106
Exterior Lighting84
Engine60

Typical mileage when problems were reported

Electrical System48,000 mi
Service Brakes70,000 mi
Unknown or Other54,000 mi
Structure48,000 mi
Exterior Lighting51,000 mi
Engine59,000 mi

2012 Ford Edge crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Ford Edge, by version tested.

Version	Overall	Frontal crash	Side crash	Rollover	Rollover risk
Suv, AWD	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	14%
Suv, FWD	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	15.9%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2012 Ford Edge service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 71 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2012 Ford Edge. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

Equipment11
Service Brakes7
Electrical System6
Electrical System5
Engine5
Power Train5

Recent bulletins

Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2026 · SSM 54601
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card cont
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2024 · SSM 53040
While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While p
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2024 · SSM 52476
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed i
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2024 · 13N02 S3
Certain 2010-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles - Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2012 Ford Edge.

Interior LightingPE16012 · opened Sep 2016, closed Mar 2017

Door Ajar Warning Light Always On

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on September 28, 2016 based on allegations that the door ajar light located on the instrument cluster stays on all of the time even when all doors are closed and fully latched on 2011-2013 model year Ford Edge vehicles.When the light is illuminated con

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Selling a 2012 Edge: questions

How much is a 2012 Ford Edge worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2012 Edge that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2012 Edges that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2012 Edge with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Ford Edge; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2012 Edge?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratingsnhtsa.gov

Data retrieved October 2026.

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