Article Comments: 2007 Ford Edge Full Test

55 messages, Last post on Jun 19, 2008 at 3:01 PM

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Article comments for Full Test: 2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus AWD - On its face, and it's a big face, the 2007 Ford Edge has all the makings of a competitive crossover-utility vehicle, or CUV: rigid unit-body construction, ample 265-horsepower V6, all-wheel drive, cutting-edge styling (sorry) and room for five plus some luggage. It drives smoothly and quietly, and additional amenities include optional sat-nav, upgraded audio, rear-seat entertainment and a monster-sized power-sliding glass roof. So what's the problem? (more)

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#46 of 55 DFI by mschmal Jan 19, 2007 (7:28 am)
The problem with DFI is that it reduces low end torque. Americans LOVE low end torque. Mazda turbos their 2.3L DFI to add back that torque. (See the MazdaSpeed6 with 270+ hp from 2.3L) Ford will turbo the 3.5L also, take a look at the Lincoln MKR concept. (CLICK HERE) for an article about this cars engine. This engine is producing 118hp/L. Mark. Replies to this message: akirby (Jan 19, 2007 8:43 am) wwest (Jan 19, 2007 9:13 am)
#47 of 55 Re: DFI [mschmal] by akirby Jan 19, 2007 (8:43 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Jan 19, 2007 7:28 am) I haven't seen any evidence that Direct Injection reduces torque. Replies to this message: wwest (Jan 19, 2007 9:13 am)
#48 of 55 Re: DFI [akirby] by wwest Jan 19, 2007 (9:13 am)
Replying to: akirby (Jan 19, 2007 8:43 am) Many of the DFI equipped engines use it in conjunction with SFI, no torque lost there and 10% improvement in FE.
#49 of 55 oops I miss remembered by mschmal Jan 22, 2007 (8:37 am)
its the Turbo that saps the low end torque and the DISI that adds it back. Sorry.
#50 of 55 Re: Interested in hearing more reactions [kmauss] by heyjewel Jan 26, 2007 (8:35 am)
Replying to: kmauss (Jan 18, 2007 10:44 am) Yeah, well except the Fusion uses a different engine and transmission than the Edge. Fusion 3.0L, Edge 3.5L though the bigger engine is based on the design of the smaller one. From personal experience, the 3.0L Duratec is pretty bulletproof. I have one in my Lincoln LS. 80K and runs like new with $0 maintenance except oil changes. Replies to this message: coldcranker (Jan 30, 2007 8:25 pm) coldcranker (Jun 19, 2008 3:01 pm)
#51 of 55 sweeping panorama? by steve_ HOST Jan 30, 2007 (7:58 am)
2007 Ford Edge: Seeing is Believing Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Jan 30, 2007 6:41 pm)
#52 of 55 Re: sweeping panorama? [steve_] by explorerx4 Jan 30, 2007 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jan 30, 2007 7:58 am) kind of like what was written, it makes sense in terms of the 'way forward' plan.
#53 of 55 Fusion V6 not the Edge's V6 -- and buy a Freestyle by coldcranker Jan 30, 2007 (8:25 pm)
Replying to: heyjewel (Jan 26, 2007 8:35 am) heyjewel, Thanks for clearing up the Fusion V6 conFusion. I've heard the 3.5L V6 is really a clean-sheet design. The old 3.0L was originally a Porsche design, and the 3.5L may indeed use some lessons-learned at Ford from the 3.0, but there aren't any shared parts at all. Glad to hear the 3.0L is bullet-proof, since I've got one in my '05 Freestyle and love it. The 3.5L V6 must be good because it won an award from Ward's Automotive editors. But what are the Edge fans doing? Buying Edges? Come'on, just get a Freestyle for more usefulness and better MPG. Stop messing around with the Edge, a CUV that doesn't quite cut it. Replies to this message: coldcranker (Jun 19, 2008 3:01 pm)
#55 of 55 Re: Fusion V6 not the Edge's V6 -- and buy a Freestyle [frankrizzo2] by coldcranker Jun 19, 2008 (3:01 pm)
You're not out-accelerating Corvettes, Mustang GTs, or SRT8s with your 4500 lb Edge, even with an air charger and nitrous. Get real. The kind of cylinder pressure needed to beat those cars with your V6 would blow the head bolts off or shear the differential gears, or both.