Nov 25, 2015Electrical systemFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION, A FIRE IGNITED UNDER THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
NHTSA ODI 10806739
Mar 10, 2014BrakesEquipmentElectrical systemCrash
2012 FORD EDGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL SAFETY PROBLEMS AND SEEKS FINANCIAL COMPENSATION OR VEHICLE REPLACED. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MY TOUCH SCREEN WOULD GO BLACK, AND LOCK UP. ALSO, THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE VEHICLE SHOWED A FRONT COLLISION SYSTEM FAULT, THE NAVIGATION WAS STUCK. ALSO, WHEN THE CONSUMER SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, A SHIFT TO PARK SIGNAL ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY, AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE LIGHT IN THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 03/27/14
NHTSA ODI 10567266
Apr 19, 2012Engine & coolingElectrical systemFire
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER WE ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE. THIS INCIDENT TOOK PLACE LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AFTER NEW CAR PURCHASE FROM DEALER! HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO PURCHASE A FORD EDGE. *JS
NHTSA ODI 10455726