2007 Ford Edge Consumer Reviews

Mixed feelings.

Written by: First Time Buyer on 07/28/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SEL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Went from midsize car (Chrysler) to the Edge. First impressed with build quality and design. Over time, still not comfortable with the ride height, Ford Flex looks better. Seats are not as comfortable as when first driven. The driver seat adjustment controls leave a lot be desired. The blind spot due to A-Pillar and mirror combination are daunting. Backup warning system is a must when trying to navigate through small dark,rear window. Overall height makes loading the cargo area harder since items need to be lifter higher. Engine is strong, maybe too strong as experienced at full throttle, torque steer is hard to fight. Gas mileage range is 20 city & 26 highway, very good for the size.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, exterior color, Orange metallic.

Suggested Improvements

Ride height. Steering. Blind spots. Top of I/P reflects a lot of light. Torque steer. Seat comfort and support. Power seat controls. Instumentation is difficult to see in low light conditions or dusk setting. Windshield wiper clean cycle has an extra swipe, same on other vehicles?

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Love it with reservations

Written by: Cubby on 07/24/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

There's a mystery clunk in the front end that occurs on almost all Edges the dealer tests - no fix for it yet. Vehicle rattles much more than I expected - on cracked and seamy pavement, over RR tracks - mostly the doors moving around. World's most illegible instruments. Ford should have used the Fusion's instrument faces. Love the power train; it's more manipulable than you'd think. Love the seats. Love the quiet; 1400 rpm at 62 mph! Over 13 years I've found my small-town Ford dealer to be excellent; so good I drive there (about 30 miles) for oil changes! Mine is front-wheel drive. With the right snow tires (Yokohamas)it's more than adequate, saves close to $2000 and improves mileage.

Favorite Features

Looks. Comfort. Seats. Ergonomics. Quietness at speed.

Suggested Improvements

Instruments that are readable, especially at dusk. Manual control of transmission. AC vents beside dashboard control pod that can be closed fully.

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Sold Edge

Written by: bob on 07/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SEL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

After almost a year with the Edge we went back to a loaded 2007 Town & Country. Gas mileage is the same and the TC is 2X the size inside. The Edge is a great looking SUV but the interior build materials are simply horrible, 1 large flat hard plastic piece after another. And Ford was so cheap they painted many of the plastic interior pieces. Any time you say touch the glove box with a kids school bag or a shoe it puts a nice scratch on it. Our 18" rims were allready replaced after only 1 winter, they were all pitted out. Gas mileage is OK at 18-19 in town and 22-24 HWY, but the huge TC van gets the same. We simply couldn't live with the cheap KIA interior.

Favorite Features

The Edge is a great looking SUV. We got it because of the exterior design.

Suggested Improvements

Interior build quality! The brakes are not the best and at 4300 pounds this thing needs to go on at least a 500 pound diet. Make 1st gear more responsive. Engine way to noisy for a $30000+ SUV. But back to the lego interior, whats up with that, simply horrible. Put the new Flex interior in the Edge

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Disappointment

Written by: bradylady on 07/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Big disappointment fuel mileage is really bad - never topped 18 mpg even on road trips. We have been big Ford fans for a long time but this is most likely my last one. Locked the car at the post office and could not get the driver's door to unlock - had to go to passenger side and reach across to unlock from inside. Materials in cabin have a really cheap feel. Air conditioner will not keep car cool in Texas heat. Give me back my Expedition. I gave up a lot to get 2 more miles out of a gallon of gas.

Favorite Features

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Good and Bad Edge

Written by: Florida Momma on 07/15/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Bought the Edge last March and have been very happy, with just a couple of exceptions. The gas mileage is horrible. Granted, I live in Tampa and drive in the worst possible traffic, but Ford promised 18-22 MPG and I'm lucky to get 14, and truly blessed to get 15. During the buying process, I turned my nose up at crossovers that avertised less than 18, and here I am getting 14 anyway. Also, I now have to replace my 2nd blinker bulb after 1.5 years. I've never had to change a blinker bulb in my life before, and now this is twice in one year on the same car. Worries me a little on the rest of the quality. Time will tell.

Favorite Features

Interior and exterior have beautiful designs. Interior very comfortable. Feels solid and safe.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage! Also, it's probably an option, but I really need a cargo net. My groceries flop all over the place.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great car

Written by: Len on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SEL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My wife and I have had this vehicle for almost a year and a half. Not one problem. It's never been back to the dealership. Handles great rides like a car. One the best new vehicles we've owned.

Favorite Features

The style. Vista roof is awesome! Sporty looking.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage would be nice. Only getting 18 to 19 on the highway.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Love my Edge

Written by: razorang40 on 06/15/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We went from an Explorer to an Edge and oh my gosh we love it. Don''t have to climb up to get in it. Gas is a lot cheaper to fill it up and all so much better on the mileage over all. I would give this Edge my best reviews. Love the ride, smooth and hugs the road well. I have yet to find a fault with it and I hope that I don't because I really love my new cross over Edge.

Favorite Features

The sun roof is great

Suggested Improvements

Haven't found a problem yet to complain about.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Over-priced Piece of Junk!!!!!

Written by: XCThinker on 06/15/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Did lots of research and thought Ford was really becoming competitive with foreign auto brands...WRONG!!! From day one, something was not right with my Edge. The headlights were cracked from the inside upon purchase. At 5000 miles, the transmission felt off - searching for gears, excessive shifting. When the OD, it struggled and revved too high. At 8000 miles the tranny blew while I was driving on a mountain pass - I lost total control of the vehicle and was forced to use the E break to pull off the road. The tranny was replaced, but at 16000 miles it was dripping oil from the tranny again - this time an axle rod. I told Ford I didn't feel safe & was treated like an annoyance.

Favorite Features

I liked the looks and the AWD. The room and versatility of the interior was the major selling point for me.

Suggested Improvements

Better design - always had odd sun reflections on the dash and windshield despite tinting the windows. Transmission needs major improvements - reliability and performance (in need of better gears selection). Ford Corporate needs to appreciate their customers - many of us took a chance on them!

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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So much fun to drive

Written by: jholl on 06/13/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SEL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I went from a Honda Odyssey to the Ford Edge and I could not be happier. I am always being asked if I like the car or not by admirers and I can't stop raving about it. I had transmission problems with the Honda since day one but my Edge is a year and a half and it runs perfectly. I am happy to buy an American car from now on after this purchase.

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Overall good

Written by: Chris on 06/04/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Edge SEL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The ride is excellent, enough room for my family. Mileage not very good. around 15-17 mpg in 100% city driving. Power is good and ride comfort is excellent. No wind noise no outside noise. Leather very nice. Overall very pleased with everything except gas mileage.

Favorite Features

Excellent road manners, silky smooth ride, excellent cruiser

Suggested Improvements

Turbo diesel

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