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Filed under: Etc., Crossover, Ford
The
2012 Ford Edge is set to be available with four-cylinder
EcoBoost power with the addition of a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, and reports are emerging that the vehicle will be able to return some fairly impressive fuel economy numbers. According to Ford Inside News, the
Environmental Protection Agency has concluded testing, and the Edge 2.0 EcoBoost has managed to eek out 30 mpg highway. That's three miles per gallon better than the comparable 3.5-liter V6-equipped 2011 model and two miles per gallon better than the
Explorer 2.0-liter EcoBoost, whose 28 mpg highway figure was just
made official last week.
Ford Inside News also reports that the engine will continue to turn out 240 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque when tucked into the Edge. While we're betting that while our right foot will likely miss the extra 45 horsepower produced by the 3.5-liter V6, the extra 22 pound-feet of torque mustered up by the forced-induction four-cylinder should help make up the gap. Our wallets probably won't mind skipping the gas station a little more often, too.
2012 Ford Edge to hit 30 mpg with 2.0-liter EcoBoost originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 1st, 2011
Filed under: Safety, Technology, Ford, Lincoln
In 2010,
Ford reinvented its
SYNC system with the launch of the refreshed
Ford Edge and
Lincoln MKX. But the new integrated system -
MyFord Touch and
MyLincoln Touch or what's known as "SYNC generation 2" - has been plagued by more than a few bugs. And part of the problem is due to its design.
If one of its various functions trips up - navigation, phone or entertainment, among others - the system can restart. This can leave the driver faced with a blank display and a restart procedure that can take two to three minutes. Double bummer: It usually wipes out your paired phones and indexed music.
After talking with several colleagues who have experienced similar issues (including one where the volume was stuck on max while the A/C continued to blow cold air in 42-degree weather) and experiencing these issues first hand for ourselves, we called up Ford's Head of Technology Communications, Alan Hall, and got on the phone with one of the Blue Oval's engineers to see what's causing the issues and how the automaker is addressing them.
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Ford's second-gen SYNC system off to a buggy start originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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March 30th, 2011
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Filed under: Sedan, Etc., Crossover, Chevrolet, Ford, Canada
2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Click above for high-res image gallery
Both
Chevrolet and
Ford have something to brag about at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada named the
2011 Chevrolet Cruze the Canadian Car of the Year; the
2011 Ford Edge took Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year honors. According to
General Motors, AJAC members cited the compact sedan's efficiency, refinement, and price as the key factors, and that added bonuses like 10 standard air bags helped seal the award for the Cruze.
The 2011 Ford Edge crossover, won over journos with its extensive redesign and came out ahead following both road and track tests. Additionally, the Edge's onboard technology features helped drive home the win.
Hit the jump for both press releases.
Photos copyright (C)2011 Steven J. Ewing / Chris Shunk / AOL
[Sources: General Motors, Ford]
Continue reading 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Edge named Canadian Car and Utility of the Year
2011 Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Edge named Canadian Car and Utility of the Year originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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February 19th, 2011
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Continuing its
proud history of vehicle fires, Ford is recalling the 2011 F-Series and the Ford Edge/Lincoln MKX crossover after two
2011 Ford F-150s caught fire at the Dearborn Assembly Plant. Built Ford flammable? [
Pickuptrucks.com and
@DavidShepardson]
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December 30th, 2010
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Ford, Lincoln
2011 Ford Edge Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery
That was quick.
Ford has issued a recall for a whopping 71
2011 Lincoln MKX and
2011 Ford Edge models due to rear latches that are unable to be locked. According to the
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the locks weren't programmed properly from the factory, and as such, the rear gate can't be locked by any of the buttons inside of the vehicle or even the key fob.
NHTSA says that the problem violates the agency's motor vehicle safety standard number 206 pertaining to locks and door retention components.
Ford will reprogram the locks free of charge, and the recall is set to get under way starting on November 1. Owners can contact Ford or the NHTSA to learn more about having their vehicles repaired.
Photos by Zach Bowman / Copyright (C)2010 AOL.
[Sources: NHTSA,
Family Car Guide]
2011 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX get first recall originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 29th, 2010
Filed under: Crossover, Ford, Reviews
Ford Masters The Mid-Cycle Refresh
2011 Ford Edge - Click above for high-res image gallery
It's one thing for an automaker to develop a single great vehicle. After all, even a blind squirrel can score the occasional nut. But to gain a loyal customer base, automakers must string together a consistent cadence of winners. When CEO Alan Mulally joined Ford Motor Company in 2006, he inherited a product lineup with only two true champions: the
F-Series pickup and the iconic
Mustang. Over the next four years, Mulally and his team concentrated on getting the company leaner and meaner while improving quality and streamlining its product offerings.
At the same time that
Ford was trimming costs and eliminating waste, it was also producing more competitive products. The
2010 Taurus was a step in the right direction. The
2010 Fusion won Motor Trend Car of the Year. The 2011 Mustang GT got the engines it needed to beat up on the pony car competition. And buyers are
spending top dollar to get optioned-up
2011 Fiesta hatchbacks and sedans. The Blue Oval has been firing on all cylinders, and the company's newest offering, the
2011 Edge, is supposed to extend Ford's seemingly unbreakable streak. Will updated looks, new engines and a completely overhauled interior get the Edge on buyers' short lists? We spent a week in a loaded 2011 Edge Limited to see for ourselves.
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Review: 2011 Ford Edge Limited originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 21st, 2010
