Ford Edge

Ford Edge
2019 Ford Edge SEL EcoBoost AWD (US)
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford
Production	2006–present
Model years	2007–2024 (CAN/US) 2016–2021 (Europe) 2015–2019 (UK)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV[1][2]
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive

The Ford Edge is a crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company introduced for the 2007 model year as the first mid-size CUV marketed by Ford in North America; now in its third 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 marketed a rebadged variant 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.

Manufacturing of both generations takes place 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
Overview
Production	2006–2014
Model years	2007–2014
Assembly	Canada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Ford Assembly Plant)
Designer	Sid Ramnarace
Body and chassis
Platform	Ford CD3 platform
Related	Lincoln MKX
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L EcoBoost I4 (turbocharged gasoline) 3.5 L Duratec V6 (gasoline) 3.7 L Duratec V6 (gasoline)
Transmission	6-speed 6F50 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	111.2 in (2,824 mm)
Length	2007–2010: 185.7 in (4,717 mm) 2011–2014: 184.2 in (4,679 mm)
Width	2007–2010: 75.8 in (1,925 mm) 2011–2014: 76.0 in (1,930 mm)
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.

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.

Standard transmission is a 6F50 6-speed automatic transmission.

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:
• Frontal passenger:
• Side impact:
• Rollover:

NHTSA 2011 Edge FWD crash ratings:^[6]

• Frontal driver:
• Frontal passenger:
• Side driver:
• Side passenger:
• Side pole:

• 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"

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 introduced in the Ford Airstream concept from the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.

Ford also planned to produce a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the Edge, to debut in the 2010 model year. The model was expected to use a new hybrid system from Ford, pairing an electric motor with a V6 engine.^[8] This hybrid version was later canceled.

The updated Ford Edge was revealed at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, with production starting on February 12, 2010, as a 2011 model. Exterior changes include a new front fascia, wheels, and a revised bumper, while the revamped interior features upgraded materials and capacitive touch controls in place of some conventional buttons and switches, which can also be seen on the second-generation Lincoln MKX.^[9][10]

Engines offered for the updated first generation: a 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 engine, a 3.5 L Duratec with Ti-VCT making 285 hp (213 kW) and 253 lb⋅ft (343 N⋅m) of torque, and the Sport model had the same 3.7 L Duratec engine as the 2011 Lincoln MKX^[11] with 305 hp (227 kW) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque. The turbocharger in the new 2.0-L engine is designed for 150,000 miles or 10 years.^[12]

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  2011 refresh (US)
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  Rear view (China)

In the American Range: The SE includes cloth-trimmed seats, single-zone manual air-conditioning, steering wheel controls, and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels.

The SEL includes everything in the SE plus unique cloth-trimmed seats, six-way power driver's seat, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise control, five-way switch pads and secondary audio controls, 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, reverse sensing system, and supplemental parking lamps.

The Limited includes everything in the SEL plus leather-trimmed seats, 10-way heated power driver's seat, Sony audio system with HD radio with 12 speakers in 10 locations, MyFord Touch with two driver-configurable 4.2-inch color LCD displays in cluster and 8-inch color LCD display in center stack, Ford Sync including media hub with two USB ports, SD card reader and video input jacks, 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels with optional 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, rear view camera, and six-way heated power, fold-flat front passenger seat. In Israel, this trim is called SEL Plus.

Limited options include HID headlamps, a blind-spot information system, and adaptive cruise control.

The Sport includes the 3.7 L Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing V6 engine from the Mustang, six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle activation, unique charcoal black leather-trimmed seats with Silver Smoke Metallic inserts, 22-inch polished aluminum wheel with Tuxedo Black spoke accents, body-color front and rear lower fascia, 4-inch chrome oval dual exhaust tips, and body-color side lower cladding and rocker molding.

Second generation (CD539)
2017 Ford Edge (Europe)
Overview
Also called	Ford Endura (Australia & New Zealand) Ford Edge Plus (China)
Production	2014–2024
Model years	2015–2024 (North America) 2015–2019 (UK) 2016–2021 (Europe) 2018–2020 (Australasia)
Assembly	Canada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Ford Assembly Plant) China: Hangzhou, Zhejiang (Changan Ford)
Designer	Kevin George[13]
Body and chassis
Platform	Ford CD4 platform
Related	Lincoln MKX (second generation) Lincoln Nautilus (first generation) Ford S-Max (second generation) Ford Galaxy (third generation)
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 turbo 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 turbo 3.5 L Duratec V6 Diesel: 2.0 L Duratorq I4 (2016–2018) 2.0 L EcoBlue I4 (2018–2024)
Transmission	6-speed 6F automatic 6-speed manual (Europe only, diesel) 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch transmission 7-speed automatic 8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	112.2 in (2,850 mm)
Length	188.1 in (4,779 mm) 192.0 in (4,878 mm) (three-row version)
Width	75.9 in (1,928 mm)
Height	68.6 in (1,742 mm)
Curb weight	3,912 lb (1,774 kg) (FWD) 4,060 lb (1,840 kg) (AWD)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford Territory (Australasia)

For 2015, the Ford Edge was redesigned with a new Taurus and Explorer-like grille, new headlights, LED combination taillights, increased interior room, and a rear-view camera. This generation of the Edge comes with a standard EcoBoost engine, the all-new 2.0 L (only the displacement and bore-center spacing carry over), which has a new twin-scroll turbo to boost low-end torque figures. Unlike the previous 2.0 L EcoBoost, the 2015 generation has a towing capacity of 3500 lb and is available with all-wheel drive. The midspecification engine is a 3.5 L V6, with slightly reduced power output. The highest engine in the range, powering Sport models, is the new 2.7 L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6.

For the first time, Ford marketed the Edge in European markets (as part of the company's "One Ford" strategy); it sits above the Ford Kuga. Gasoline engines are not sold in Europe; instead, this market receives either of two turbo-charged Duratorq diesel engines as used in other Ford Europe products such as the Ford Mondeo. Both engines are mated to an all-wheel drive system as standard; no option for two-wheel drive is available. The two engines are rated at 180 hp and 210 hp. Which output the customer receives is entirely dependent on the transmission choice, with a six-speed manual as standard mated to the 180-hp unit. A six-speed PowerShift automatic dual-clutch transmission option was available, mated to the 210-hp unit.

The Ford Edge was sold in Europe as a premium large crossover with only high-end trims and diesel engines at prices 50% higher than in North America. Due to low sales, the model was limited in 2019 to only a few countries, with the last stocks sold in early 2021.^[14] Production of the North American-market second generation Ford Edge ended on April 26, 2024, and it was discontinued without any direct successor planned.^[15]

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  Rear view
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  Edge Vignale
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  The longer three-row Edge is available exclusively in China.
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  The three-row Edge, rear

The Edge (alongside the Lincoln MKX) received a mid-cycle facelift for 2019, which replaced the existing Ford three-bar front grille with a design similar to the larger Ford Explorer, new aluminum-alloy wheel options, new exterior and interior color combinations, and a 12-speaker B&O Play surround-sound system that replaced the Sony system. All models received a new Ford 8F35 eight-speed automatic transmission (featuring automatic stop-start technology), which also allows the base 2.0 L EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine to gain a 5-horsepower (3.7 kW) boost, and improved EPA fuel economy.

With the launch of the 2018 model in Australia (February 2019 in New Zealand^[16]), the Edge is sold as the Ford Endura, and is the successor to the Ford Territory.^[17][18] In Australia, the Endura was made available in Trend, ST-Line, and Titanium trim levels.^[19] The Endura was discontinued in Australia by the end of 2020.^[20] It had been discontinued in New Zealand prior to this.

The 2019 Ford Edge was offered in nine exterior colors, some of which were new for 2019.^[21]

In addition, the 2019 Edge offered three new safety technologies:

• Post-collision braking automatically applies brake pressure when a collision event is detected.
• Evasive steering assist helps drivers in steering around stopped or slower vehicles to avoid a possible collision.
• Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go lane centering allows the vehicle to maintain a comfortable driving distance and helps reduce stress during longer drives.

The 2019 Edge made its debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and went on sale in the spring of 2018 as an early 2019 model year vehicle.^[22]

For the 2020 model year, dual-zone automatic climate control was included on all trims. However, the CD player was removed.^[23]

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  2019 Ford Edge ST-Line (UK; facelift)
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  2019 Ford Edge ST-Line (UK; facelift)
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  2020 Ford Edge Titanium (US; facelift)
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  Interior (facelift)

The Edge in China was facelifted with the rest of the world in 2019 while receiving another facelift for the 2021 model year exclusively for the Chinese three-row Edge called the Ford Edge Plus. The Edge Plus features a slightly redesigned exterior and a different interior design. The interior features two new displays measuring 8 and 13.2 inches across and a new squared-off multi-function steering wheel. The updated center console houses both the climate controls and the air vents, while a cover below conceals a power socket, a single USB port and a wireless charger. The Edge Plus is powered by the previous 2.0-liter turbo-inline-4 engine producing 245 PS (242 hp; 180 kW) and 390 N⋅m (39.8 kg⋅m; 288 lb⋅ft), which links to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Both FWD and AWD are offered.^[24]

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  Ford Edge Plus (China; 2021 facelift)
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  Ford Edge Plus (China; 2021 facelift)

For the 2021 model year, the Ford Edge gained a standard twelve-inch, tablet-style touchscreen infotainment system screen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, as well as standard SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L. A new "ST-Line" trim, based on the mid-level Edge SEL, added ST-inspired exterior and interior styling, a unique ActiveX (leatherette)-trimmed interior, and unique black-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, but is powered by the base 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Edge Titanium gained a new Titanium Elite Package, which added a unique interior color scheme, model-specific exterior styling cues, and larger tires with unique aluminum-alloy wheels.

Ford also offered a new model of the Edge, the ST, instead of the Sport as the top trim level for the line. It features a 2.7 L EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 engine producing 335 horsepower (250 kW), a modest 20 horsepower (15 kW) increase over the 2018 Sport, which used the same engine. ST styling includes a dark-finished mesh front grille, aluminum-alloy wheels, and unique interior.

2016 Ford Edge on NHTSA^[25]

Overall:
Frontal driver:
Frontal passenger:
Side driver:
Side passenger:
Side pole driver:
Rollover AWD:	15.4%

¹ vehicle structure rated "Good"

² strength-to-weight ratio: 5.11

Third generation (CDX706)
2023 Ford Edge L (China)
Overview
Production	2023–present
Assembly	China: Hangzhou, Zhejiang (Changan Ford)
Designer	Siddartha Kazami
Body and chassis
Layout	transverse front engine, front-wheel drive transverse front engine, all-wheel drive
Platform	Ford C2
Related	Lincoln Nautilus (second generation) Ford Mondeo (fifth generation) Ford Mondeo Sport
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.0 L CAF484WQH0 EcoBoost I4 (turbocharged) Gasoline Hybrid: 2.0 L CAF484WQH0 EcoBoost I4 (turbocharged)
Transmission	8-speed automatic Planetary eCVT (hybrid)
Range	1,188 km (738 mi) (hybrid, WLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length	5,000 mm (196.9 in)
Width	1,961 mm (77.2 in)
Height	1,773 mm (69.8 in)
Curb weight	1,990–2,152 kg (4,387–4,744 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford Edge Plus

The third-generation Edge was revealed on February 23, 2023 for the Chinese market as the Ford Edge L as a replacement for the China exclusive Ford Edge Plus, and is built by Ford's Chinese joint venture partner Changan Ford. It is a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats, available with gasoline and hybrid powertrains.^[27][28]

The body grows in length and is 22.1 centimeters (8.7 in) longer than the previous generation Edge, and 12.2 centimeters (4.8 in) longer than the Edge Plus. The updated exterior styling elements including LED headlights, optional two-tone black roof, C-pillar 'fin' design, and a triple horizontal light stripe motif in both the DRLs and taillights.^[29]

The interior is notable for its expansive screens. A 12.3-inch screen placed behind a slightly squared off steering wheel serves as the digital gauge cluster. A 13.2-inch touchscreen is used as the standard infotainment system. An optional 27-inch 4K touchscreen sits atop the center and passenger side of the dashboard, where the left half serves as the vehicle's infotainment system, while the right half is the passenger entertainment screen. Underneath the screens, a narrow air vent with copper accents spans the dashboard. The center console contains a large cubby with a sliding cover at the front, with the gear selector next to an optional wireless charging pad sitting behind it.

Seating is either in a 2-3-2 or 2-2-3 arrangement; the 2-3-2 arrangement is standard, with flat folding second row seats. The optional 2-2-3 arrangement features captain's chairs in the second row, which have optional power adjustment, heating and ventilating, and can recline to become nearly flat with an extending leg rest. Seating surfaces are either a combination of fabric and leather, or full leather and features two-toned colors on all trims.

Other features include standard three-zone independent climate control, optional Level 2 autonomous driving features, interior ambient lighting, active noise cancellation, 4G network connectivity and OTA updates, optional head-up display, optional panoramic sunroof, and optional Bang & Olufsen audio system.^[30]

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  Rear view
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  Interior
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  2023 Edge L ST-Line (China)
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  2023 Edge L ST-Line (China)

The Edge L is offered with two powertrain options, a gasoline engine with an optional hybrid version. The standard engine is a 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder making 248 hp (185 kW; 251 PS) and 279 lb⋅ft (378 N⋅m; 38.6 kg⋅m) of torque which is mounted to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid version combines the same engine with a 140 kW (190 hp; 190 PS), 236 lb⋅ft (320 N⋅m; 32.6 kg⋅m) electric motor through a planetary gearset eCVT to achieve a total system output of 271 hp (202 kW; 275 PS) and 299 lb⋅ft (405 N⋅m; 41.3 kg⋅m) of torque. Both powertrains are offered with optional mechanical all-wheel drive and have transverse mounted engines.^[31]

Fuel consumption ranges from as low as 6.31 L/100 km (37.3 mpg_‑US) with the front-wheel drive hybrid model, to as high as 8.91 L/100 km (26.4 mpg_‑US) with the all-wheel drive gasoline model on the WLTP cycle.

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