The Ford Edge is a premium mid-size crossover SUV (CUV) manufactured by Ford, based on the Ford CD3 platform shared with previous generation Mazda6 and marketed in slightly modified form as the Lincoln MKX. The platform is shared with Mazda CX-9 crossover (stretched), the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and the Lincoln MKZ sedans. The Edge is the second to smallest of Ford's present crossover lineup as follows:
- Ford Escape (compact crossover)
- Ford Edge (mid-size crossover)
- Ford Flex (full-size crossover)
- Ford Explorer 2011 model year, to become a full-size crossover
As a crossover vehicle, the Edge bridges the gap between minivans like the now discontinued Freestar, and truck-based sport utility vehicles such as the Explorer. The Edge officially slots below the Taurus X in Ford's crossover SUV lineup.
First generation (U387, 2006-)
The Edge made its public debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January 2006, with production starting in the October 2006 as a 2007 model, with the first ones reaching dealerships just before December 25 , 2006 , because of a brief delay in production due to issues with the supplier.
The Edge implements Ford's front end design with a three bar chrome grille.
Sport (2008-)
The Sport appearance package for the Ford Edge debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, with sales to begin as a 2009 model. It will come with standard all-body colored trim and 20-inch wheels. 22-inch wheels are an optional factory upgrade.
HySeries version
Ford Canada announced in June 2007, that a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the Edge will debut in the 2010 model year. The model is expected to use a new hybrid system from Ford, pairing an electric motor with a V6 engine.
Additionally, after public presentation in 2007, Ford has been carefully pointing at future production of its HySeries Edge. This is a hybrid electric vehicle that uses hydrogen fuel along with plug-in charging of its lithium-ion battery pack, for a combined range of over 320 kilometres (200 mi). The HySeries system was first introduced in the Ford Airstream concept from the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. A concept of the Ford Edge with the HySeries Drive was unveiled in the 2007 Washington DC Auto Show. The HySeries system is related to General Motors E-Flex platform. The E-Flex Platform was introduced in the 2007 Detroit Auto Show as the power train of the Chevrolet Volt concept.
This vehicle was featured in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace starring Daniel Craig as Bond, which was filmed in 2008. In 2002, starting with Die Another Day, (Pierce Brosnan as Bond) Ford and EON Productions agreed to a three film contract to have their vehicles displayed and/or used in the Bond movies. After Quantum of Solace, their contract expired.
Specifications
Engine
Transmission
Standard transmission is 6F 6-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment
Fuel economy is rated at 15 (AWD) to 16 (FWD) mpg-US in the City and 22 (AWD) to 24 (FWD) mpg-US on the Highway.
The Edge is available with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
Initially introduced in 2007 with the three trim levels SE, SEL, and SEL Plus, the SEL Plus was superseded by the Limited trim in 2008.
Standard features on all trims include air conditioning; cruise control; driver's seat lumbar support; tilt and telescoping steering wheel; power windows, power door locks, and power mirrors; remote keyless entry; and P235/65R17 tires on alloy wheels.
Safety
Safety equipment includes standard dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings
- Frontal Driver:
- Frontal Passenger:
- Side Impact:
- Rollover:
Awards
Ford Edge has received several honors:
- Ford Edge recognized as one of " Best Cars for Families " in 2007 by AAA and Parents Magazine .
- Edge earns IIHS "Top Safety Pick" rating for models built after January 2007
- 3.5L Duratec 35 V6 named one of the world's "10 Best Engines" by Ward .
- Ford Edge named "2007 Urban Truck of the Year" by On Wheels, Inc.
- Edge wins J.D. Power and Associates 2007 " APEAL Award"
Production
The Edge (codename U387 ) is built at Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Sales
Although North America is the primary market for the vehicle, Ford also intends to market the Edge in 40 additional countries, including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Panama. The Edge is also marketed in Israel and is expected to arrive in Brazil late 2008.
Edge's U.S. sales have increased steadily since its launch, outselling all other mid- to large-sized crossover SUVs from January to June 2007 with over 58,000 units sold. 2007 sales totaled over 130,000 units. The Edge is now the best-selling mid-size CUV in the United States.
References
- ^ "2009 Ford Edge Sport". Inside Line . http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/autoshows/chicago/2008/2009fordedgesport.html .
- ^ "Ford hybrid plans unclear after 2008". The Star . http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/228210 .
- ^ "Future Vehicles Preview". Inside Line . http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/FVDP/Preview/styleId=100849249 .
- ^ Litterick, David (August 16, 2008). "Quantum of Solace's James Bond goes green with golden Ka". The Daily Telegraph . http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/2794885/Quantum-of-Solaces-James-Bond-goes-green-with-golden-Ka.html . Retrieved 2009-10-27 .
- ^ "2008 Ford Edge Specs". JB car pages . http://www.jbcarpages.com/ford/edge/2008/specs/ . Retrieved 2008-08-12 .
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