Ford Edge:Review the specs, features and pros & cons
Overview of the Ford Edge
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The Ford Edge is a mid-size crossover with optional all-wheel drive. Ford introduced the Edge in 2007 to meet the demand for crossover vehicles in urban areas. The spacious interior seats five, making it a popular family car with the generous cargo space SUV drivers have come to expect. A range of driver assistance technologies on newer models, along with a full suite of airbags (including for the second row of seats) show that safety is a priority. Fuel consumption is a bit high, but the available EcoBoost engine improves fuel economy.
Ford Edge Safety
On the 2019, traction control, curve control and Ford's premium electronic stability system, AdvancTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC®), all monitor and keep the car moving safely. Ford's driver assistance technology package, Ford Co-Pilot360™ includes:
- Pre-collision assist with brake support, which stops the car when it detects an impending collision
- Blind spot warning, a radar for any vehicles coming up on your side
- Cross-traffic alert, useful when backing up out of your driveway
- Lane-keeping assist warns if you’re drifting, although some drivers find this feature intrusive
A rearview camera comes standard in newer models, and older models from 2010 come equipped with an impressive array of standard safety equipment, such as antilock disc brakes and stability control to help prevent skidding, blind spot mirrors and front-seat and full-length side curtain airbags.
Ford Edge Interior
The Edge is designed to give you a place for everything you need to bring on the road. Chargers, cup and map holders, an overhead console and a storage tray on the front console keep clutter out of your way. Thick roof pillars, which can affect visibility, are one design flaw noted by some drivers. The 2019 Edge has a range of interior options depending on the trim you choose, such as:
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- 10-way, power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats for a perfect fit
- Bang; Olufsen audio system for an immersive listening environment
Ford Edge Technology
Be on the lookout for voice-activated controls with Ford SYNC and, on the Limited or Titanium trims and above, an 8-inch infotainment display. Other technologies you'll find on recent models include:
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Optional park assist helps you to parallel park, get out of a tight spot or back into a standard parking spot
- USB charging ports—available on all trims in recent years, with some trims offering wireless charging pads
On older models such as 2010, you can find an optional panoramic sunroof, remote start, a DVD entertainment system in the backseat and a voice-activated navigation system.
Ford Edge Space
The Edge has generous cargo space: On the latest model, for example, there is 39 cubic feet or more than 73 cubic feet with the rear seats down. A foot-activated liftgate makes it easy to access the cargo area when your hands are full. The Edge is a two-row, five-seat vehicle with no option for adding a third row. However, passengers have plenty of room in both the front and back rows. If you have a lot of gear to move, the optional towing package can handle loads up to 3,500 pounds.
Ford Edge Comfort
The driver’s seat has an optional memory feature, which is helpful if more than one person drives the car. For cold days, a heated steering wheel is available. The adaptive cruise control option lets the driver enjoy the ride during a long trip—the car automatically keeps pace with the flow of traffic. Drivers also take control of their ride with the option to switch from all-wheel drive to front-wheel drive as they prefer.
Pros and cons of the Ford Edge
- Spacious interior ideal for families
- Comprehensive suite of driver assist tech
- All-wheel drive available
- High fuel consumption
- Thick roof pillars reduce visibility
- Lane-centering system can be intrusive
Safety ratings of the Ford Edge
Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Frontal crash rating
- Side crash rating
- Rollover rating
- Number of airbags8
Specifications of the Ford Edge
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats5
- Doors5
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionAutomatic
- City consumption10.9 - 13.8 L/100km
- Highway consumption7.8 - 9.8 L/100km
- Width1928 mm
- Length4778 mm
- Trunk space1110 L
- Cargo space2078 L
Trims available with the Ford Edge
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This variant of the Ford Edge 2016 - 2021 is available in 6 trims:SE trim features and specs
Available with the SE trim:
- 2 climate zones (optional)
- Air conditioning (automatic) (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Power steering
Available with the SE trim:
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- LED headlights (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the SE trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Emergency call system (optional)
- Fatigue warning system
- Front-wheel drive
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the SE trim:
- Digital radio (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Start stop system (optional)
- Touchscreen (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
SEL trim features and specs
Available with the SEL trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Power steering
Available with the SEL trim:
- Fog lights (optional)
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- LED headlights (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
- Trailer hitch with non-removable fixture (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the SEL trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system (optional)
- Fatigue warning system
- Front-wheel drive
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the SEL trim:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Digital radio (optional)
- Electric tailgate (optional)
- Keyless entry (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Start stop system (optional)
- Touchscreen (optional)
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
ST Line trim features and specs
Available with the ST Line trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Power steering
Available with the ST Line trim:
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof (optional)
- Trailer hitch with non-removable fixture (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the ST Line trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Fatigue warning system
- Front-wheel drive
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the ST Line trim:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Digital radio (optional)
- Electric tailgate
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system (optional)
- Start stop system
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi
- Wireless charging pad/mat
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
Sport trim features and specs
Available with the Sport trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Sport seats in the front
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Power steering
Available with the Sport trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- Four-wheel drive
- High-beam assist (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the Sport trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Sport trim:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors (optional)
- Front view camera (optional)
- Keyless entry (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Side sensors (optional)
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
ST trim features and specs
Available with the ST trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Sport seats in the front
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Power steering
Available with the ST trim:
- Fog lights
- Four-wheel drive
- High-beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the ST trim:
- Collision warning system
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system
- Fatigue warning system
- Lane departure warning
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the ST trim:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors (optional)
- Front view camera (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system (optional)
- Side sensors (optional)
- Start stop system
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
Titanium trim features and specs
Available with the Titanium trim:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel
- Passenger seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Sport seats in the front
- Ventilated front seats (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Power steering
Available with the Titanium trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- Fog lights (optional)
- Four-wheel drive (optional)
- High-beam assist (optional)
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- LED headlights (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
- Trailer hitch with non-removable fixture (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Short wheel base
- Standard roof
Available with the Titanium trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror
- Emergency call system (optional)
- Fatigue warning system (optional)
- Front-wheel drive
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Four-wheel drive
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Knee airbag
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
- Tire pressure indicator
Available with the Titanium trim:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Digital radio
- Electric tailgate
- Front sensors (optional)
- Front view camera (optional)
- Keyless entry (optional)
- Navigation system (optional)
- Side sensors (optional)
- Start stop system (optional)
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi
- Wireless charging pad/mat (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
Frequently asked questions about the Ford Edge
All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on all Ford Edge model years and trims, but you can switch to front-wheel drive to save on fuel.
Ford recommends using fuel with an octane level of at least 87—the level of most regular-grade fuels. Premium fuel is not required.
The Ford Edge has two rows of seats and fits five passengers. There is no option to add a third row of seats.
The Ford Edge is built on the CD3 platform. Other cars on this platform include the Ford Fusion, the Mercury Milan, the Mazda 6 and the Mazda CX-9.
The SEL in Ford Edge SEL stands for “special edition limited”, although there is also a higher-end "Limited" trim.
Dimensions of the Ford Edge
Year | Height from | Width from | Length from |
---|---|---|---|
Exact values depend on trim choices. | |||
2021 | 1742 mm | 1928 mm | 4778 mm |
2020 | 1742 mm | 1928 mm | 4778 mm |
2019 | 1742 mm | 1928 mm | 4778 mm |
2018 | 1742 mm | 1928 mm | 4778 mm |
2017 | 1742 mm | 1928 mm | 4778 mm |
2016 | 1742 mm | 1928 mm | 4778 mm |
Towing capacity of the Ford Edge
Unbraked is when the trailer being towed does not have its own braking system. Braked is when the trailer being towed has its own braking system.Year | Unbraked | Braked |
---|---|---|
Exact values depend on trim choices. | ||
2021 | – | 680 − 907 kg |
2020 | – | 680 − 907 kg |
2019 | – | 680 − 907 kg |
2018 | – | 680 − 907 kg |
2017 | – | 680 − 907 kg |
2016 | – | 680 − 907 kg |