Used 2011 Ford Edge Limited for sale 

There are four ways to configure your Ford Edge: SE, SEL, Limited, and Sport. Each trim shares the same powertrain, while the primary difference lies in the set of features that accompany it. Many of the additional features can be added to the lower trim levels via optional packages. 

Other available options include (depending on trim level) 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, xenon headlights, adaptive cruise control, keyless ignition/entry, a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system and an SD-card-based navigation system with real-time traffic and Sirius travel link. 

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Choosing the base SE trim is hard of any use as you may well buy just a cabin on the wheels. In other words, the trim is not appropriately equipped given the needs of the day. However, quantitatively judging, the SEL trim is of great practical value. It houses a lot of features over the standard model and hikes decent prices. On the other hand, quality can be obtained with the Limited trim, but it is priced quite extravagantly. 

The 2011 Ford Edge is available with either a 3.5-liter V6 engine in SE, SEL, and Limited trims, or a 3.7-liter V6 in Sport models, and all were available with front- or all-wheel drive. The standard 285-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 puts out 20 more horses than it did last year, and provides plenty of torque to move the Edge with authority; it's a good companion to the smooth, responsive six-speed automatic as well. "Linear and seamless" are descriptors that Ford provided for the powertrain, but that's not so true as the accelerator is a bit jerky on sudden movements.

 Beyond the 3.5-liter, the other engine option comes only in the low-volume 2011 Edge Sport, fitted with a 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6—40 more horsepower than last year's, and the same engine as in the Mustang V-6—mated to the six-speed automatic, but with paddle shifters added for sportier gear changes. 

Nevertheless, Ford performs exceptionally with the base configuration as well. It manages to accelerate from 0-60 MPH in just 7.2 seconds, which is second to the 6.2 seconds of the Hyundai Santa Fe. A point to remember here is that the Hyundai Santa Fe is comparatively smaller than the Ford. On the other hand, the bulky Toyota Highlander is left gasping for breath with a truck-like acceleration. 

This is not one of Ford’s domains. Even the base engine is far away from being called refined. EPA fuel economy estimates stand at 19 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined for a front-drive 3.5-liter model. Going with AWD drops the estimate slightly to 19/26/21 mpg. The Edge Sport has an 18/25/20 mpg rating with front-drive and 17/23/19 mpg with AWD. 

However, later in the year, that will change with the introduction of a more fuel-efficient EcoBoost model, featuring a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed dual-clutch automatic; altogether, it's expected to earn an EPA highway rating near 30 mpg.

Competitively, the Ford Edge is quite a at par with the segment, although the figures may not be in the top half of the chart. Leading the blues is the Chevrolet Equinox, a pure American bliss with a combined economy of 24 MPG. For those concerned, it is just 2 MPG more than that of the Ford. One disadvantage though is that the Edge can store only 18 Gallons of fuel on a trot, which further increases the frequency of gas station visits. 

The 2011 Ford Edge has a revamped interior with a more modern design and higher-quality materials, something especially noticeable on models equipped with MyFord TouchThe Edge's front seats provide excellent support on longer trips, though some drivers will find the head restraints to be uncomfortably canted forward. 

In the back, the reclining outboard seats are nicely shaped and offer satisfactory legroom, but headroom can be tight if you order the dual-pane "Vista Roof" option. Furthermore, the middle seat is for short trips only due to its slab-like seatback.

Without the power liftgate, the Edge's rear hatch can be hard for shorter drivers to close, but cargo capacity is a respectable 32 cubic feet with the backseat in use. Folding down the second row opens up a not-so-flat cargo floor and a max capacity of 69 cubes. That's more than a Chevrolet Equinox can manage but less than the Hyundai Santa Fe or larger crossovers like the Toyota Highlander or Chevy Equinox. Some of the interior features in the Ford Edge are:

• Power Windows
• Rear Window Defroster
• Power Outlet
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Dual Zone Front Climate Control
• 6 -Way Power Driver Seat

2011 Ford Edge Infotainment System

The new MyTouch interface consists of three new display screens and the ability to input commands for various audio, phone, and navigation functions via voice or touch controls. In operation, we've found it to be a pretty good interface and an interesting rival to BMW's iDrive or Audi's MMI. But there is a steep learning curve involved; less tech-savvy drivers will need time to adjust. 

The array of voice commands and syntax has expanded from 100 Sync options to more than 10,000 today, and Ford has flattened the command structure somewhat. One of the standard features with the MyTouch is standard turn-by-turn navigation instructions (even without a nav system fitted) plus the ability to send routing instructions from Mapquest or Google Maps to the car through a paired device.

• MP3 Player
• Satellite Radio
• CD Player
• Sony Premium Brand Stereo System (O)
• MyFord Touch Infotainment Interface
• Speed-Sensitive Volume Control

By resisting the urge to add even a small, "just in case" third-row seat, Ford’s designers were able to give the Edge the sleeker, sportier profile that helps set it apart from the crowd. This year’s redesign removes some of the hard angles, replacing them with softer rounded edges and creating a more organic appearance. 

The view from the side is marked by a large but subtle rear spoiler, short front, and rear overhangs, and well-defined wheel arches framing 18-, 20- or 22-inch aluminum wheels, depending on the trim. The front of the vehicle is dominated by an elongated version of Ford’s three-bar chrome grille with a big, unapologetic Ford oval placed smack dab in the center. 

The Edge’s backside is defined by four-inch dual exhaust outlets and two-piece jewel lens taillamps. Edge SEL and Limited models are distinguished by 18-inch wheels, front fog lights, chrome exhaust tips plus body-color mirrors, door handles, and spoiler. The Sport rides on massive 22-inch wheels and tires, a first in this segment. Ford engineers also improved the Edge's aerodynamics, dropping the drag coefficient from 0.385 to 0.363. 

In 2010 government crash tests, last year's Ford Edge scored five stars (out of five) for the driver and four stars for the passenger in frontal-impact tests, while it earned five stars in side-impact testing for both front and rear passengers. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the Edge scored the highest possible rating of "Good" in both frontal-offset and side-impact testing. 

Brake testing an all-wheel-drive Ford Edge Sport stopped from 60 mph in a respectable 121 feet. Antilock disc brakes, stability control (with rollover avoidance logic), front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and blind-spot mirrors are all standard. The programmable Ford MyKey system, which can help make the new Ford Edge safer for teen drivers, also comes standard. Optional on all trims except the SE is a Vision package that includes blind-spot and cross-traffic monitoring systems.

• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• Post-Collision Safety System
• Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
• Stability Control
• Emergency Braking Assist
• Ford MyKey

Overall, the Ford Edge undoubtedly manages to mesmerize people, primarily with the elegant but sporty design that has just been revamped. But, even more, the car inherits a lot of segment-first features like 22” alloy wheels, the MyTouch system, etc. Even the powertrain is largely dependable and robust, and so are the safety nets that are in place on the higher trims. In this context, we see no strict reason to shake off the 2011 Ford Edge with a negative comment.