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Ford Edge I 3.5 V6 (265 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Ford Edge:
The Ford Edge is a crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company introduced for the 2007 model year as the first mid-size CUV marketed by Ford in North America. Deriving its name from a trim package of the Ford Ranger, the Ford Edge is positioned between the Ford Escape and the Ford Explorer within the Ford product line.
Production of the North American Edge ended in April 2024, with the third generation Edge , launched in 2023, being produced and sold exclusively in China....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Ford Edge (I). With 339 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1847 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ford Edge I generation was primarily sold in North America and was not tested by Euro NCAP. It received good safety ratings from US agencies like NHTSA and IIHS during its production run.
3.5 V6 (265 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong acceleration and confident highway cruising, providing ample power for a mid-size SUV, especially with its 265 Hp V6.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is relatively high at 13.1 l/100 km combined, typical for a large V6 SUV with all-wheel drive from this era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for five passengers
- • Smooth and quiet ride quality
- • Powerful 3.5L V6 engine provides strong acceleration
- • Distinctive and appealing exterior styling
- • Ample cargo capacity with folding rear seats
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, especially with the AWD variant
- • Interior plastics feel somewhat cheap in lower trims
- • No third-row seating option
- • Lack of Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Some common issues like water pump failures and PTU problems on AWD models
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Edge |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 (265 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 265 Hp @ 6250 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 75.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 339 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Duratec 35 |
| Engine displacement: | 3496 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 11.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7 kg/Hp, 143.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 183.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1847 |
| Max. weight: | 2336 |
| Max load: | 489 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1980 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 910 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4720 mm mm |
| Width: | 1925 mm mm |
| Height: | 1700 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2825 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1661 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1643 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/65 R17; 245/60 R18; 245/50 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18; 7.5J x 20 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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