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2011 Ford Edge CT
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The 2011 Ford Edge gets a significant update that only makes this reliable crossover better. The new Ford Edge accelerates quicker, it brakes harder and more progressively, it's measurably quieter on the highway than the previous version, and its onboard electronics and entertainment systems are clearly the best in the industry in terms of capability and ease of use. A trailer sway control system is tied into the traction and yaw control systems, to make towing up to 3500 pounds a lot easier because the trailer isn't constantly moving from side to side back there. Ford has fixed a deficient braking system on the earlier models. Almost everything in the braking system has been upgraded, and the feel at the pedal, where it counts, is vastly improved. You feel the start of deceleration much earlier in the pedal travel, and the braking force is stronger and more linear than it was before.
Under the hood, there is more power from both its basic V6 engine and the
upgraded and uprated Sport V6. Later in the year, a new base engine will be
introduced on the Edge and other models, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
with double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, variable intake and exhaust
cam timing, under the EcoBoost name, which up to now was used on V6 engines
only. The 6-speed transmission comes with a ordinary shifter on the SE model,
with a SelectShift manual-control shifter on the SEL and Limited models, and
with SelectShift and wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the Sport version.
Electronically controlled part-time all-wheel-drive, which adds torque to the
rear tires as needed, is optional on all models.
The 2011 Edge is a crossover utility vehicle, so the front passenger seat folds flat, and
each half of the second seat folds flat independently. The rear seat also
reclines for additional passenger comfort. With this scheme, the driver can haul
objects up to eight feet long on the right side of the cabin. The instrument
panel, center stack, switches and controls have all been redone for the 2011
models, and there are essentially two different approaches. For the SE and SEL
versions, the instrument panel has a single 4.5-inch LED screen and a package of
analog instruments along with a set of mechanical switches and controls in the
center console and center stack. MFT is an advance on Ford's existing Sync
voice-activated communications technology that uses two five-way thumb switches
mounted on the steering wheel spokes, two 4.5-inch LED display screens on either
side of the big speedometer in the instrument cluster, an 8-inch LED display
screen at the top center of the instrument panel with a four-zone color-coding
system, and a panel of flat touch buttons below it. MFT, the thumb switches, and
the screen combine to control climate, sound system, telephone, navigation and
an enormous variety of information functions including turn-by-turn directions,
sports scores, fuel prices, movie listings, dining, and even horoscopes, using a
new list of up to 10,000 voice commands.
2011 Ford Edge CT
The 2011 Ford Edge gets a significant update that only makes this reliable crossover better. The new Ford Edge accelerates quicker, it brakes harder and more progressively, it's measurably quieter on the highway than the previous version, and its onboard electronics and entertainment systems are clearly the best in the industry in terms of capability and ease of use. A trailer sway control system is tied into the traction and yaw control systems, to make towing up to 3500 pounds a lot easier because the trailer isn't constantly moving from side to side back there. Ford has fixed a deficient braking system on the earlier models. Almost everything in the braking system has been upgraded, and the feel at the pedal, where it counts, is vastly improved. You feel the start of deceleration much earlier in the pedal travel, and the braking force is stronger and more linear than it was before.
Ford Edge Power and Drive
Under the hood, there is more power from both its basic V6 engine and the
upgraded and uprated Sport V6. Later in the year, a new base engine will be
introduced on the Edge and other models, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
with double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, variable intake and exhaust
cam timing, under the EcoBoost name, which up to now was used on V6 engines
only. The 6-speed transmission comes with a ordinary shifter on the SE model,
with a SelectShift manual-control shifter on the SEL and Limited models, and
with SelectShift and wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the Sport version.
Electronically controlled part-time all-wheel-drive, which adds torque to the
rear tires as needed, is optional on all models.
Design of the 2011 Ford Edge
For 2011, Edge has been given a substantial cosmetic and content makeover, a major makeover, with 60 percent of its parts and components replaced. That means a new grille, hood, fenders, lamps, bumper and air intakes up front, with new handles all around, new taillamps, liftgate, wheels, and exhaust system outlets at the rear. The Sport model has a tuxedo black grille and lower intakes, a front spoiler, body-colored handles, rocker extensions, different exhaust tips, aluminum alloy pedal covers, 22-inch chrome wheels and big tires, MyFordTouch, and a 305-horsepower V6 engine that is exclusive to this model. This is essentially the same engine that comes in the base Mustang, and gives the Sport version to most power in the class.'11 Ford Edge Cabin
The 2011 Edge is a crossover utility vehicle, so the front passenger seat folds flat, and
each half of the second seat folds flat independently. The rear seat also
reclines for additional passenger comfort. With this scheme, the driver can haul
objects up to eight feet long on the right side of the cabin. The instrument
panel, center stack, switches and controls have all been redone for the 2011
models, and there are essentially two different approaches. For the SE and SEL
versions, the instrument panel has a single 4.5-inch LED screen and a package of
analog instruments along with a set of mechanical switches and controls in the
center console and center stack. MFT is an advance on Ford's existing Sync
voice-activated communications technology that uses two five-way thumb switches
mounted on the steering wheel spokes, two 4.5-inch LED display screens on either
side of the big speedometer in the instrument cluster, an 8-inch LED display
screen at the top center of the instrument panel with a four-zone color-coding
system, and a panel of flat touch buttons below it. MFT, the thumb switches, and
the screen combine to control climate, sound system, telephone, navigation and
an enormous variety of information functions including turn-by-turn directions,
sports scores, fuel prices, movie listings, dining, and even horoscopes, using a
new list of up to 10,000 voice commands.
Ford Edge Lineup for 2011
The 2011 Ford Edge comes in SE, SEL, Limited, and Sport versions. Front-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is available on all models: Edge SE AWD, Edge SEL AWD, Edge Limited AWD, Edge Sport AWD. The Sport version is the quickest CUV for the money in the segment, with the biggest, showiest tires and wheels. The SEL, the highest volume model, is equipped and priced in a segment sweet spot.Conclusions
The 2011 Ford Edge gets fresh styling with a new grille, hood, fenders, lamps, bumper and air intakes up front, with new handles all around, new taillamps, liftgate, wheels, and exhaust system outlets at the rear. Underneath the Edge is a redone suspension and an improved braking system. Safety equipment standard on the Edge includes front, side and roof curtain air bags, ABS, AdvanceTrac traction and yaw control with rollover stability control, SOS post-crash alert system, and tire pressure monitoring. Options include Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert; all-wheel drive. All 2011 Ford Edge models are highly recommended for your shopping list.Some information for this review was obtained from NewCarTestDrive.com