| Ford has placed the 2008 Edge Crossover | | | | best for 2007. |
| squarely in the middle of its | | | | Putting all of that power to the |
| competition. This Front-wheel-drive CUV | | | | pavement is an Advancetrac |
| beats them in several key categories, | | | | fully-independent suspension with RSC |
| including price, available torque from | | | | (Roll Stability Control) standard. The |
| the award winning 3.5 liter V-6 power | | | | sophisticated, standard 6-speed |
| plant, and second row leg room, with | | | | automatic transmission can be hooked up |
| more than an inch over the nearest | | | | to an optional all-wheel-drive system |
| competitor. All of this, plus the option | | | | for maximum adherence in any condition. |
| of Ford's driver's door keyless entry | | | | The Edge has also been named a "Top |
| pad for ease of entry. | | | | Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute |
| Ford began with a bold design and | | | | for Highway Safety for achieving the |
| flexibility in mind to blend energetic | | | | highest ratings in front, side and rear |
| performance with sedan like handling. | | | | testing. Six airbags are standard in |
| This forward thinking has landed the | | | | every issue, including Ford's patented |
| Edge the "Most Appealing Midsized | | | | Safety Canopy side-curtain system. |
| Multi-Activity Vehicle" in J.D. Power | | | | The use of textured aluminum and chrome |
| and Associates 2007 Automotive | | | | trim pieces inside the 2008 Ford Edge's |
| Performance, Execution and Layout | | | | cabin will appeal to the five adults |
| (APEAL) study. | | | | this vehicle is capable of swallowing |
| At the heart of the 2008 Edge is the | | | | up, along with the optional Vista Roof, |
| 3.5L Duratec 35 V6 engine, with 265 | | | | the only two-panel panoramic view |
| horsepower and 250 lb. ft. of torque. | | | | available in this class. Think of it as |
| Ford engineers utilized a roller-chain | | | | a moon roof on steroids, as it |
| drive cam to lower friction and earn the | | | | encompasses over 39% of the Edge's total |
| engine an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle II | | | | roof area, also allowing the feel of |
| (ULEV II) emissions standard, a rating | | | | open air motoring if you like. Add to |
| approved by the California Air Resources | | | | that the option of a stowage capacity of |
| Board. Combine that with an estimated 24 | | | | 69 cubic feet of space, and you can |
| mpg highway in FWD, and Ward's | | | | begin to see just how flexible this Edge |
| designated the engine as one of its ten | | | | really is. |