BigHersh Review: 2007 Ford Edge SEL (Plus)
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09-05-2007, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Bighersh
While I'm sure they're very similiar in most ways, perhaps they did some things a little different in the Lincoln version, to make it more, Lincolny???
The steering in mine feels tight, very responsive.
I haven't gunned it yet, but it's pretty quick. It won't outrun any sports cars, but I'd guesstimate 0-60 in the high 7's, low 8's. Not bad for a v-6 SUV.
I just think about what Ford could do with this thing, with a little SVT massage to say 330 HP, with the AWD.
The steering in mine feels tight, very responsive.
I haven't gunned it yet, but it's pretty quick. It won't outrun any sports cars, but I'd guesstimate 0-60 in the high 7's, low 8's. Not bad for a v-6 SUV.
I just think about what Ford could do with this thing, with a little SVT massage to say 330 HP, with the AWD.
I'm getting used to it, but I feel it needs to carry more weight and a better connection to the road. I've been spoiled by 3-series steering feel. Hell, even my old 'Fiddy had steering feel closer to a 3er.
I'll have to hookup my performance meter and make some runs with it. I'm guessing mid-8s to 60. Not bad, not good. It's just a slug off the line.
If SVT took the MKX center console, Edge otherwise and went at least 350HP, lowered a bit, and sporty STEERING they'd have a hit. I'd be all over that like the stench of alcohol on Lindsay Lohan.
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09-05-2007, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Satstalker
Great post guys. I work for Ford in the Oakville plant as a Millwright, where the Edge and the Lincoln are made. They are built really solid. The weld tear down guys that check the welds say it is a major work out for them to tear this unit apart. They come off the line with very few if any end of line defects. It is a sweet unit to drive.
I'm glad you like it!
Now lets hope Ford does not get greedy and start cheaping out on it to make a bigger profit! 
Like they did with the Windstar/Freestar.
Thank God they got rid of that clown that wanted all cars in the Ford chain to start with a "F". What a TOOL!
I'm glad you like it!
Now lets hope Ford does not get greedy and start cheaping out on it to make a bigger profit! Like they did with the Windstar/Freestar.Thank God they got rid of that clown that wanted all cars in the Ford chain to start with a "F". What a TOOL!
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09-05-2007, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny1
Hersh,
I am considering getting an Edge for the wife in the future.
One quick question.... how is it for shoulder and headroom for those of use that are 6'3" and should be the poster child for the 'fat bastards' thread.
I am considering getting an Edge for the wife in the future.
One quick question.... how is it for shoulder and headroom for those of use that are 6'3" and should be the poster child for the 'fat bastards' thread.
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09-06-2007, 12:06 AM
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