Ford Edge: Difference between revisions
American mid-size crossover SUV
Motor vehicle
The Ford Edge is a range of crossover SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced for the 2007 model year, the Edge is the first mid-size CUV marketed by Ford in North America; the model line is currently in its second generation. Deriving its name from a trim package of the Ford Ranger, the Ford Edge is positioned between the Ford Escape and the Ford Explorer within the Ford product line.
Sharing its underpinnings with the Ford Fusion sedan, Ford has also produced the model line as the Lincoln MKX (since 2019, the Lincoln Nautilus). The second generation is also marketed by Ford of Europe, positioned between the Kuga (Escape) and the Explorer PHEV.
All production of the first two generations of the Ford Edge is sourced from Ford of Canada at Oakville Assembly (Oakville, Ontario) alongside the Nautilus.
The third generation launched in 2023 is called the Edge L, and was first produced and sold exclusively in China.
First generation (U387; 2007)[edit]
Motor vehicle
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| Production | 2006–2014 |
| Model years | 2007–2014 |
| Assembly | Canada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Ford Assembly Plant) |
| Designer | Sid Ramnarace |
| Platform | Ford CD3 platform |
| Related | Lincoln MKX |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 6-speed 6F50 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in (2,824 mm) |
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| Height | 67.0 in (1,702 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,291 lb (1,946 kg) (FWD) 4,234 lb (1,921 kg) (AWD) |
The first-generation Edge debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with production starting in January 2006 as a 2007 model year.
Trim levels[edit]
2008 Ford Edge Limited
2009 Ford Edge Sport
The SE includes cloth seats, single-zone manual air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD/MP3 player, and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels.
The SEL includes unique cloth seats, six-way power driver’s seat, premium AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player, leather-wrapped steering wheel with secondary audio controls, and 18-inch painted aluminum wheels.
The SEL Plus, later known as the Limited includes leather-trimmed seats, and optionally, six-way power front passenger fold-flat seat, EasyFold second-row seat back release, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, SYNC in-car connectivity system, and 18-inch premium chrome-clad aluminum wheels. The Limited trim level replaced the SEL Plus in 2008.
The Sport trim level debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, with sales beginning as a 2009 model.[3] The trim level includes leather-trimmed with grey faux-suede inserts, reclining 60/40 fold-flat seats with center fold-down armrest, second-row seat back release (marketed as EasyFold), premium AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player, SYNC in-car connectivity system, large-diameter chrome exhaust tips, 20-inch premium chrome-clad aluminum wheels, all body-colored trim and optional 22-inch wheels.
Specifications[edit]
Engines[edit]
| Type[4] | Model Years | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm |
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| 3,496 cc (213.3 cu in) 3.5 Duratec V6 | 2007-2010 | 265 bhp (198 kW) at 6,250 | 250 lb⋅ft (339 N⋅m) at 4,500 |
| 2011-2014 | 285 bhp (213 kW) at 6,500 | 253 lb⋅ft (343 N⋅m) at 4,000 | |
| 3,721 cc (227.1 cu in) 3.7 Duratec V6 | 2011-2014 | 305 bhp (227 kW) at 6,250 | 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) at 4,500 |
| 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) EcoBoost I4 | 2011-2014 | 240 bhp (180 kW) at 5,500 | 270 lb⋅ft (366 N⋅m) at 1,750–4,500 rpm |
Transmission[edit]
Standard transmission is a 6F50 6-speed automatic transmission.
Safety[edit]
Safety equipment includes standard dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings:[5]
- Frontal driver:
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- Frontal passenger:
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- Rollover:
NHTSA 2011 Edge FWD crash ratings:[6]
Awards[edit]
- Ford Edge was recognized as one of the “Best Cars for Families” in 2007 by AAA and Parents Magazine.
- Edge earned the IIHS “Top Safety Pick” rating for models built after January 2007
- The 3.5-L Duratec 35 V6 was named one of the world’s “10 Best Engines” by Ward.
- Ford Edge was named “2007 Urban Truck of the Year” by On Wheels, Inc.
- Edge won the J.D. Power and Associates’ 2007 “APEAL Award”
HySeries concept[edit]
A concept of the Ford Edge with HySeries Drive was shown at the 2007 Washington Auto Show.[7] This was a hybrid electric vehicle that used hydrogen fuel along with plug-in charging of its lithium-ion battery pack, for a combined range over 320 kilometres (200 mi).[citation needed] The HySeries system was…
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