I Like to Live On the Edge? 07 Ford Edge AWD

By: J. H. Bell

Now we’ve all seen the hype the Ford Edge has generated, from the catchy commercial jingle, to the all too familiar Edge billboard and high-rise window display at Ford’s home in Dearborn. Is the New Ford Edge everything it’s made out to be? Does it really make you want to live on the edge or does it just add that right amount of spice or let’s say adventure to your life that you’ve been in search of? Let’s take a closer look at this all American Crossover.

The physical attraction on the Edge was displayed in a Pewter Clearcoat Metallic hue, 17’’ painted aluminum wheels, dual chrome exhaust tips, power-heated mirrors with puddle lamps, fog lamps, and a body-colored rear spoiler. Under the hood she harbors a 3.5 Liter V6 engine, 4V Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), fuel injection catalyst, and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Internally the Edge flaunts AM/FM in-dash 6 discs CD player/ MP3 Player and a 4 speaker sound system for everyone who loves to just loose themselves in their favorite artists and or songs during horrid rush hour traffic. The Edge has accessory turn-off delay, auxiliary audio input jack, center console with gear shift, and dual electric auto temperature control. You can rest your fatigued bones in leather-trimmed front bucket seats, and the 6-way power, heated, memory front seats. The fold flat passenger seat is great for those Saturday morning shopping sprees with your best-sista-girlfriend. The leather trim 60/40 rear bench with easy-fold release is a must-have for on the go moms that chauffeur’s the kids and lugs their equipment to their never-ending sporting events. For comfortable driving, the Edge’s provides its owner with an audio/climate control steering wheel and a telescoping steering column for everyone who’s slightly vertically challenged like myself, than our taller counterparts.

Her functional capabilities consists of a 20 gallon fuel tank, convenience group or storage space, 4 power points (providing support for cell phone chargers, DVD players, and portable video games) and power steering which is comparable to it’s main competition, the Chrysler Pacifica.

When speaking of your safety features, she keeps you safe with advancetrac with stability control, anti-lock braking system, child seat tether anchor, occupant classification system, a personal safety system, a safety canopy, side airbags, side impact door beams, height adjustable front seatbelts and a securilock passenger anti theft system. With the warranty package you receive 3 yr/ 36,000 bumper to bumper, 5 yr/ 60,000 powertrain, and 5 yr/ 60,000 roadside assistance. Everything listed above is included as standard equipment and comes at no extra charge.

The test vehicle and optional equipment includes Sirius Satellite Radio, reverse sensing system, 18’’ wheels with chrome appearance, lower cargo management system, navigation system, DVD player, a panoramic roof, all weather rubber mats, and a class II trailer tow package.

With the constant inflation of gas prices, the Edge does an ok job at not breaking your pockets. She gets 18 city mpg and 25 highway mpg for the standard front wheel drive (FWD) and 17 city mpg and 24 hwy mpg for the standard all wheel drive (AWD).

The spontaneity of life is all well and good especially when you have the right automobile at that right time when adventure is knocking on your door. For me, the Edge did not make me “want to live on the edge” but it did give a feeling of having that something new, different and exciting that adds spice to

life.