Ford Edge
The Ford Edge is a midsize crossover SUV with seating for five passengers in two rows. The Edge was manufactured from 2007 to 2024, and two generations of the SUV were available, with substantial changes taking place over the course of production. Designed to fit between the compact Ford Escape and the larger Ford Explorer, the Edge is meant to be a spacious and luxurious SUV for empty-nesters and small families. Engine choices include a V6 or turbocharged four-cylinder, mated to an automatic transmission with standard front-wheel or available all-wheel drive.
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Second generation Ford Edge
The second and final generation of the Ford Edge featured an evolving technology story and three engine options. Base trims included a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, with a 3.5-liter V6 as an option. The Edge Sport featured a more powerful 2.7-liter turbocharged V6. Edge models could be equipped with a six-, seven-, or eight-speed automatic transmission, depending on trim. In earlier years, front-wheel drive was standard and all-wheel drive available, but from 2022 to the end of production, AWD was standard.
Inside, the Edge was always known for a more spacious and luxurious cabin than the more family-oriented Ford Explorer or the more economical Ford Escape. The second-generation Edge offered increased interior room compared to the preceding generation, along with features like a rear-view camera system and LED lighting.
A mid-cycle face-lift for the 2019 model year brought the Edge up to date with Ford’s latest exterior design cues, and added an optional Bang & Olufsen® audio system.
Model highlights
Available turbocharged engines
All-wheel drive standard (added for 2022)
Seating for five passengers
12-inch touchscreen infotainment (added for 2021)
Towing capacity of 1,500 to 3,000 pounds
First generation Ford Edge
The first-generation Ford Edge was a popular two-row midsize crossover, especially following the 2011 model year mid-cycle updates. This refresh gave the Edge new bodywork and new capacitive-touch buttons inside. The post-refresh Edge also received the Ford SYNC® 2 voice control system.
Engine options for 2011 and later Edge models included a 3.5-liter V6 and a 3.7-liter V6, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder added in 2012. All were paired with automatic transmissions and front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Trim levels included the base SE trim with cloth upholstery and the SEL trim with dual-zone climate control, cruise control, and a power driver’s seat. The luxurious Limited trim included leather seat upholstery, heated front seats, Sony HD audio system, eight-inch touchscreen infotainment, and a rear-view camera system. The top Sport trim included the 3.7-liter V6 engine (starting in 2011), paddle-shifted automatic transmission, two-tone leather upholstery, and exterior sport bodywork.
Model highlights
Turbocharged or V6 engine options
Automatic transmission
Available AWD
Seating for five
Available leather upholstery
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2015 - 2024
2024 Ford Edge
2023 Ford Edge
2022 Ford Edge
Highlights
AWD became standard on all trims
12-inch touchscreen infotainment
Available Adventure package added to SEL trim
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2021 Ford Edge
Highlights
Available 12-inch touchscreen with SYNC® 4
Reverse parking sensors on all trims
Seven-speed automatic transmission now standard on ST trim
Tire inflator and sealant kit included on all trims; spare tire removed
Heated steering wheel available on SEL and ST-Line; standard on ST
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2020 Ford Edge
Highlights
Dual-zone climate control standard
New ST-Line trim level added
CD player discontinued
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2019 Ford Edge
Highlights
Mid-cycle refresh updated front and rear styling
Optional Bang & Olufsen® audio system
Eight-speed automatic transmission standard
Edge ST trim replaced Edge Sport
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2018 Ford Edge
2017 Ford Edge
2016 Ford Edge
2015 Ford Edge
Highlights
All-new Edge; first year of a full redesign
Standard turbo four-cylinder or available V6 engine
Improved ride quality
Additional tech features
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Previous generation from 2007 - 2014
2014 Ford Edge
Highlights
Final year of this generation
No significant changes from the previous year
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2013 Ford Edge
2012 Ford Edge
Highlights
First year for available turbocharged EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine
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2011 Ford Edge
Highlights
Midcycle refresh
More engine power for the 3.5-liter engine; new 3.7-liter in Sport trim
Reduced road and wind noise
Updated styling
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2010 Ford Edge
2009 Ford Edge
Highlights
First year for Edge Sport trim level
Blind-spot mirrors became standard
Ford SOS post-crash system became standard
Available Ford Navigation system
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2008 Ford Edge
Highlights
Ford SYNC® voice control system added
Available power liftgate
New Limited trim level replaced SEL Plus
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2007 Ford Edge
Highlights
First year of the Ford Edge, an all-new crossover SUV
Standard V6 engine
Seating for five in two rows
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Reliability
RepairPal gave the Ford Edge an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford Edge 16th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Ford Edge is $492, compared to an average of $494 for Midsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Ford Edge owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.2 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Midsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 14% for the Ford Edge, compared to an average of 14% for Midsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than 20 years, covering the new car business as well as motorsports and industry news. He lives in Tillamook, Oregon, at the confluence of great roads, nice weather, and plenty of space for a collection of strange old automobiles.
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