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#159 of 165 Re: Axle Seal/PTO Issues [spike04] by akirby

Jan 17, 2009 (7:36 pm)

Replying to: spike04 (Jan 17, 2009 1:50 pm)
There is a new PTU unit that is supposed to fix the problem once and for all. There could be a temporary shortage of parts but others are getting theirs repaired so it shouldn't take too long. The good news is you should only have to get it repaired once.

#160 of 165 2008 Ford Edge - Still Happy? by emjay1

Jul 27, 2009 (11:42 am)

With the 2010 Edge about to ship to my local dealerships, I'm hoping to pick up a 2008 for a steal "get it off the lot" price. There aren't many, but they do exist. I've test-driven Nissans, Toyotas and Mazdas, and the Edge is by far the best bang for the buck, IMHO. Anyone with a 2008 - are you still happy?

#161 of 165 Re: 2008 Ford Edge - Still Happy? [emjay1] by coltsfan

Jul 28, 2009 (6:59 am)

Replying to: emjay1 (Jul 27, 2009 11:42 am)
We bought our 2008 Edge in November, 2008 & really, really like it!! Handles great, has a great ride & lots of room. The middle seat in the back in not the greatest, but we don't use it that often. There's usually just the two of us, or us & our twin granddaughters who are still in booster seats & even with those 2 seats you can still get another butt in the middle of the back seat!! It has some fun options: power lift gate, power fold down rear seats;
 
I would definitely buy one again!!

#162 of 165 Re: 2008 Ford Edge - Still Happy? [coltsfan] by emjay1

Jul 30, 2009 (7:42 am)

Replying to: coltsfan (Jul 28, 2009 6:59 am)
Thank you - great recommendation. Do you think the A/C is adequate? Altho - if you're a Colts fan, you may not live in a hot climate like here in Texas. I'm wanting one with the COOLED seats - oh, man!!
 
Also - I have read that the brakes are not as good as comparable crossovers from other manufacturers - have you had any braking issues?
 
Anyone else?

#163 of 165 Re: 2008 Ford Edge - Still Happy? [emjay1] by akirby

Jul 30, 2009 (8:28 am)

Replying to: emjay1 (Jul 30, 2009 7:42 am)
We live in Atlanta where temps approach 100 with high humidity and we've never had a problem with cooling in the Edge. We've never had to turn it down below 72.
 
Braking on the 2007 models was a little long but that improved with the 08 models and Michelin tires. There is no brake problem on the 08 and later models.

#164 of 165 Re: 2008 Ford Edge - Still Happy? [akirby] by berri

Jul 30, 2009 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: akirby (Jul 30, 2009 8:28 am)
What's coming down the line? When will the Edge be updated? I'm a bit disappointed that it appears Ford's new ecoboost only helps horsepower and not fuel economy. Considering this and the Highlander in a couple of years. Thanks.

#165 of 165 Re: 2008 Ford Edge - Still Happy? [berri] by akirby

Jul 31, 2009 (5:44 am)

Replying to: berri (Jul 30, 2009 5:39 pm)
The new Explorer debuts next year - built off of the D3 platform (Taurus, Flex). It is expected to have a 2.0L Ecoboost 4 cylinder engine. I would expect the Edge to get the same engine when it's redesigned - probably in 2 years.
 
When Ford started ecoboost development fuel economy wasn't a big issue, so they started with the V8 replacement (3.5L ecoboost).
 
And it most certainly does help fuel economy if you put it up against a similar V8 producing 350+ hp. I think the ecoboost MKS actually gets better FE than the 3.7L version. Of course I understand what you mean - you'd rather see a 2.0L ecoboost providing the same power as the 3.5L/3.7L but with better FE. It's coming.

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