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Replying to: coldcranker (Nov 07, 2006 7:21 pm) The question is how it handles and rides and the fuel economy and we need more testing to really figure that out.
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Replying to: akirby (Nov 07, 2006 8:05 pm) |
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| MT was pretty harsh with the Edge, unnecessarily so I think. Weight (and the resulting "ponderousness") was a big factor in their opinion. IMO, I don't think it's fair to put so much pressure on the vehicle. Many have said the Edge will make or break Ford; it's just not fair. the Edge is NOT the equivalent of the 1984 Chrysler minivan or the 1986 Taurus......but it does appear that the vehicle's weight is drawing criticism from the traditional media. | |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Nov 08, 2006 5:53 pm)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 15, 2006 4:46 pm)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Nov 15, 2006 6:10 pm) All those curb weights on the Edge in those magazine articles include that panaramic moonroof which adds 200 lbs. to the roof. I would think that would effect handling, making the vehicle a bit more top heavy. Roll stability might kick in to hurt those performance numbers. |
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Replying to: coldcranker (Nov 15, 2006 6:10 pm) i have 4 fords. they all get epa or better mileage, unless my leadfoot daughter is city driving. 
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Edmunds full review of the edge was not promising... http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=117551 This part really looks bad.... "The Edge is fitted with four-wheel disc brakes and four-channel ABS. The problem is the brakes are not ventilated and need to slow some 4,500 pounds of hurtling metal. The result was a hair-raising 152-foot stop from 60 mph. To put that uninspiring distance into perspective, the 7,550-pound Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4 recorded a 142-foot stop in a recent heavy-duty truck comparison test. Obviously, Ford will need to address this shortcoming soon." Here is the summary: "We began this test with high hopes from the handsome newcomer. Ford needs this vehicle. Ford wants you to want this vehicle. But it's hard to make a compelling argument for the Edge when compared to traditionally styled stalwarts like the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, or even Ford's own Explorer. Size, price and capabilities of the Edge are, at best, on par with those vehicles. It gets even harder to defend the Edge when it's compared to the Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7 or Toyota RAV4. Each is less expensive, more fun to drive and generally more fuel-efficient. Although we like Ford's newest crossover, the edgiest thing about it turns out to be its name." |
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Replying to: sranger (Dec 16, 2006 9:00 am) |
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Replying to: sranger (Dec 16, 2006 9:00 am) Please be advised that this statement IS NOT CORRECT. While the preproduction Edges driven by Edmunds may not have had vented rear discs, Ford decided to change to VENTED ROTORS front AND REAR for all regular production EDGES. The EDGE you buy at a dealer will have 4 VENTED ROTORS. One battle the bean counters LOST! Mark.
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