Drive It! 2012 Ford Edge Limited

Harry had the good fortune to experience the 2012 Ford Edge Limited for himself and he liked it.

Engine: 2.5L Duratec in-linefour-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and
four valves per cylinder

Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 21 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, 23 MPG combined and 380 mi. range, Multi-point fuel injection, 16.5gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 171 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 171 ft lb of torque @ 4,500 rpm

ABS
3.510:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Ventilated front disc brakes
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
Immobilizer
Space-saver spare tire with steel rim
AdvanceTrac with RSC stability control
Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Driver and passenger 3rd row windows
Body-color front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
Exterior dimensions: 174.7 in. overall length, 71.1 in. overall width, 67.9 in. overall height, 8.4 in. ground clearance, 103.1 in. wheelbase, 60.7 in. front track, 60.2 in. rear track and 36.7 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
Front fog lights
Halogen headlights with complex surface lenses
Luxury trim: chrome on shifter, piano black on doors and piano black on dashboard
Pearl paint
Rear side windows: on driver side and passenger side
Rear window defroster
Removable roof rails
Weights: gross vehicle weight (lbs): 4,440, published curb weight (lbs): 3,390, gross trailer weight braked (lbs): 1,500 and payload allowance (lbs): 1,050
Intermittent windshield wipers

Front and rear 12V power outlet(s)
Fixed mast antenna
Anti-theft protection
Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , satellite radio
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 66.7, front width (inches): 43.2, width between arches (inches): 40.7, height (inches): 37.9 and loading floor height (inches): 29.6
Cargo capacity: 66.3 cu. ft. w/rear seat down and 29.2 cu. ft. all seats in place
Compass
Trip computer: includes average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
Cruise control
Front cup holders
Outside air temperature indicator
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Floor mats
Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Heated bucket driver seat with 6-way power ; details: power height and power tilt, heated bucket front passenger seat:
Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
Front seat center armrest
Headlight control with dusk sensor
Two height-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
Interior dimensions: 40.4 in. front headroom, 39.2 in. rear headroom, 53.3 in. front hip room, 49.1 in. rear hip room, 41.6 in. front leg room, 35.6 in. rear leg room, 56.6 in. front shoulder room and 55.9 in. rear shoulder room
Low tire pressure indicator
Navigation system with voice
Digital keypad power locks
Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
Power windows, express driver and passenger, power windows,
Front reading lights
Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
Rear seats:
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Remote control trunk/hatch release
Front and rear curtain airbag
Seating: five passengers
Leather upholstery
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Six speakers
Leather-trimmed, tilt/ steering wheel
Tachometer
SYNC telematics
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
Voice activating system for radio, phone and navigation system



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