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Ford’s Gone Over The Edge With Safety!
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
The new 2011 Ford Edge, which can be purchased at Ford Dealership Dayton, was ranked number 8 out of 23 Affordable Midsize SUV. Just like the Toyota Highlander, which can be purchased at Virginia Toyota Dealer, the Edge comes with a long list of safety features. The Ford Edge, which can also be found at Ford Dealership Kingston, comes standard with dual-stage front airbags, front seat mounted side impact airbags and side curtain airbags. It also comes with four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes and Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control. Power side view blind spot mirrors help the driver see while moving through traffic. An SOS Post Crash Alert System flashes the hazard lights and sounds the horn in the event of an accident.
Ford has also equipped the Edge with a new Blind Spot Information System. This system alerts the driver with an indicator light when a vehicle is detect
ed entering the “blind spot zone”. It also has a cross traffic alert feature which uses blind spot monitoring sensors to audibly and visually alert the driver to approaching traffic while you are backing out of a driveway or a parking spot. MyFord Touch interface replaces the traditional button controls with touchscreens and a five way controller. It includes touch sensitive sliders for the stereo volume and fan speed.
Ford has equipped the Edge with a pretty cut and dry protection package. It consists of three years or 36,000 mile basic warranty and a five year or 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. The Edge did very well on all crash tests. Even though the 2011 model has yet to be tested the 2010 model received five stars for protection occupants in all outboard seating positions in side impact crash tests. They also received five stars for driver protection in frontal crashes and four stars for passenger protection. The Insurance Institute for Highways Safety gave the 2010 model it’s highest rating of “Good” in frontal, side impact and rear crash protection
Safety Matters On The Edge!
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Even though Ford Los Angeles and New York Ford Dealers seem like a world apart, they both are going to be carrying the all new, 2011 Ford Edge. The Edge will be available in four trims. The base SE, SEL, Limited and the Sport models. The Ford Edge comes with a 3.5 liter V6 engine that creates 285 horsepower, which is a definite increase from the 2010 model. It comes paired with a six speed automatic transmission. The SEL and the Limited models are going to come equipped with a SelectShift Automatic with manual shifting mode. The Sport model will come standard with a 3.7 liter V6 engine that makes 305 horsepower. It is also going to be paired with the six speed SelectShift Automatic transmission with paddle activation.
Like the Acura MDX, which can be found at Acura Dealer Connecticut, the Edge carries a three year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a five year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. The Edge has many safety features as well. It comes equipped with dual-stage front airbags, front seat mounted side impact airbags and side curtain airbags. It also comes with four wheel disc anti-lock brakes and AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control. Ford has also equipped the Edge with an SOS Post Crash Alert System. This system makes the hazard lights flash and the horn blow in the event of an accident. Ford has also installed a new Blind Spot Information System which alerts the driver with an indicator light when a vehicle is entering the “blind spot zone”. There is also a a “cross traffic 
alert” feature which uses blind spot monitoring sensors to audibly and visually alert the driver to cars that might be approaching while they are backing out of the driveway or a parking spot.
The 2011 model has yet to be tested but the 2010 model received five stars for protecting passengers in all outboard seating positions in side impact crash tests. They also received five stars for driver protection in frontal crash tests and four stars for passenger protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2010 model a score of “Good” in frontal, side impact and rear crash protection.
The Ford Edge was ranked number 9 out of 23 Affordable Midsize SUV. It has many safety features and upgrades that are worth the price. The safety features alone is enough to convince me to purchase this SUV.