The 2009 Ford Edge is a high-end crossover SUV manufactured by the Ford motor company, based on the Ford CD3 platform shared with the old generation Mazda6 and is marketed in a ever so slightly adapted form as the Lincoln MKX. The platform is shared with others, including the Mazda CX-9 crossover, the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and the Lincoln sedans.
The Edge attempts to bridge the gap that exists between minivans, such as the now discontinued Freestar, and the more truck-like SUVs, for example the Explorer. Ford officially places the Edge lower down than the Taurus in the crossover Sports utility vehicle lineup, despite not being noticeable smaller.
As a crossover vehicle, the Edge bridges the gap between minivans like the since discontinued Freestar, and truck-based sport utility vehicles such as the Explorer. The Edge officially slots below the Taurus X in Ford's crossover SUV lineup, although it is not much smaller than that model.
The 2009 Ford Edge is powered by a 3. 5 liter V6 engine that churns out approximately 265 horsepower with a six speed automatic transition. Front wheel drive is standard although all-wheel drive is available. This model has safety feature that include front impact, front seat-mounted, side-impact and front/rear curtain airbags, four wheel anti-lock brakes, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system as standard.
The Edge series made its debut at the 2006 NAIA Show in the January of 2006, and production of the 2007 model began in the October 2006, with the first ones being released just before December 25, 2006, due to issues with one of the suppliers. The 2009 Ford Edge utilizes Ford's innovative front end design, with its usual three bar chrome grille.
The car's fuel economy in the US is rated at fifteen to sixteen miles per gallon when in the city, and twenty-two to twenty-four miles per gallon on the highway. The Ford Edge is available with both front-wheel and all-wheel drive. Initially introduced in 2007 with the three trim levels of SEL, SE, and SEL Plus, the latter was eventually replaced by the Limited trim in late 2008.
The 2009 Ford Edge has standard features that include cruise control; air conditioning; driver's seat lumbar support; power windows, power mirrors and power door locks; tilt and telescoping steering wheel; P235/65R17 tires on alloy wheels; and remote keyless entry. Its safety features include standard airbags as well as side curtain and front side-impact airbags, traction control, anti-lock brakes, a tire-pressure monitoring system and an electronic stability control.
Andy Zain is the admin of Ford Edge Owners Forum , a place where fans and owners can get the right information for tuning, customization and general discussions on anything about Ford Edge. Get the information you need when you visit Ford Truck Forums
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