2010 Ford Edge

The Ford Edge wasn’t the first crossover-utility vehicle to market, but when it did arrive, it arrived to much applause. Ford has, after all, been a trendsetting leader more than a few times, with the Mustang, Taurus and Explorer, for example, so you can’t really fault them for their late appearance to the crossover party. And arriving fashionably late does have a few distinct advantages: Most important, Ford was given the opportunity to look at the competition up close, figure out what was hot, and what was not. That homework certainly shows in the au courant Edge.

Aggressive Design

On the outside, Ford pretty much knocked ‘em dead with the styling. From the high beltline to the slippery windshield rake to the sculpted wheel wells carved in the extreme corners of the body, the 2010 Ford Edge tells you right from the start that it’s muscular, broad shouldered and agile. Using a football vernacular, the Edge looks like the running back of all CUVs. There’s no mistaking it for a Ford either—the thick, triple bar grille, the rolling stock placed to the outside of the body lines, and the signature panaoramic Vista Roof (available on SEL, Limited and Sport models) are all bold Ford Motor Company styling cue trademarks.


Our Edge Sport test model was even more impressive with its blackout headlamp treatment, body colored lower fascia, body colored lower door cladding and side skirt rocker molding, black out tail lamps, rear spoiler and special rear fascia fitted with large 3.5-inch diameter bright dual exhaust tips. The test model Edge Sport also included the optional massive 22-inch bright-polished aluminum wheels (with sport-tuned suspension) and was fitted with P265/40R22 BSW all-season tires (actually high end Pirellis Scorpion Zero rubber). Mechanically, the Edge Sport (along with all other Edge models) is available with either front-wheel drive or an optional all-wheel-drive system. Our test Edge Sport was a front-wheel-drive model.

Interior Features, Seating, and Space

On the inside, front passengers are wrapped by Charcoal Black bolstered leather-trimmed seats with Alcantra grey seat inserts and contrast stitching, complementing the leather wrapped shifter and steering wheel (steering is tilt and telescopic). The driver’s seat is a six-way power job with manual lumbar. Standard on the Limited model and optional on the SEL and Sport is a six-way power passenger seat with a fold-flat feature. The instrument cluster is another signature Ford piece, and it borrows heavily from the Mustang. The basic cluster consists of two large chrome trimmed dials—tachometer and speedometer with a pair of smaller gauges (fuel level and water temperature) placed between them. In use, the gauges are easy to read, even when the steering wheel is moved through it’s full range of adjustment.


Just below the ancillary gauges is a comprehensive driver information center. To the right, within the stack is the climate control, sound system and (optional) Voice-activated Navigation System with navigation features, single-disc CD player, 10 GB hard drive, and SIRIUS Travel Link. Ford’s popular SYNC system, a voice-activated central control unit for wireless phone, entertainment, and music connections is standard on Sport and Limited models and optional on SEL and SE models. The center “flexible” front console includes an armrest, storage tray and divider, deep bin, two cupholders, along with powerpoint and MP3 audio input jacks.