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Now that we are almost empty nesters my wife and I traded in out 2011 Ford Edge LTD AWD on a 2016 Lincoln MKC Reserve with the 2.3 Ecoboost. Our Edge was a great vehicle but we decided to go a little smaller and plusher. The Edge was only in for a repair once for a power steering pump TSB and that was it. We looked at the 2015 Edge but appears to be a little bigger than out 2011 and still offered the same version of Sync as our 2011 so we passed on it. We did elect to stay with a Ford product based on our great experience with our Edge though. So far the MKC has been great and Sync 3 is a huge improvement! The 2.3 really pulls compared to the 3.5 in our Edge and the ride is church quiet. I wish all you Edge owners out there the best of luck in the future. Blankster

From today's News: The No. 2 U.S. automaker said it is recalling 518,313 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans from model years 2013-2015 and Ford Edge crossover vehicle from 2015 model year because steering gear motor attachment bolts may break due to corrosion.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150427/OEM06/304279956/fords-sync-3-debut-vehicle-launches-are-out-of-sync Sync 3 rollout Some Ford and Lincoln nameplates will get Sync 3 for the 2016 model year while others will wait until the next model year. 2016: Ford C-Max, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Fiesta, Flex, Mustang, Transit; Lincoln MKC, MKS, MKT, Navigator 2017: Ford Explorer, Fusion, Transit Connect; Lincoln MKX, MKZ Unclear: Ford F series, Focus, Taurus Source: 2016 Ford Fleet Preview Guide, dealer order guides Also new interior colors: http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2016_Fleet+Preview+Guide[1].pdf

When I bought my 2014 Jeep Wrangler they didn't have them either because Jeep added floor pins to lock in the mats to the floor. It took over 6 months before they had them available for the 2014 and the floor pattern did not even change. The 2015 Edge will be completely new so who knows how long that will take.

We are in a similar position regarding the 2015 Edge and the MKC. My wife and I looked at a 2015 Edge Sport last night and right away she said it looked bigger than our 2011 and preferred the size af the Escape/MKC (its her vehicle). We are almost empty-nesters and dont need the larger vehicle. One problem on the Escape you can't get auto-cruise control which we like for our drives between Chicago and Asheville NC. So I would also say the MKC may be in out future also! Probably looking at a 2016 which goes into production 6/15 hopefully with the newer version of sync/MFT.

Government sold their stock in those companies months or maybe years ago. Actually, a recent activist investor moves at GM may have weakened them a bit financially.

More info on Sync 3 - I think I would wait for this over the current Sync 2: http://www.autonews.com/article/20150317/OEM06/150319882/ford-taps-microsoft-to-handle-wireless-software-updates

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/03/12/2015-ford-edge-first-drive-review-video/

I sold it a couple of weeks ago at $16.30, I bought at roughly $7.00 and change. I gave up watching it going into the 16s then sliding back into the 13s or 14s.

They had a 2015 sport at the Chicago auto show. Unfortunately it was all locked up.

is it possible they will start production of the '16 Edge when the '16 MKX starts at the end of April?

2016 MKX production begins 04/27/15 so maybe the 2016 Edge will follow.

Is active cruise control in the same package as adaptive steering? Then is it possible a delay in one element in the package delays the enntire package since each feature may work together?

Looks like I may be waiting for a 2016 model if I decide to go with the Edge.

There is mention of automatic cruise control also delayed until 2016 MY. One of the introduction videos on this forum mentions that. Is that confirmed? The ford site seems to also be absent that option when u build one.

Also get the scoop on automatic cruise control - Per the video its not available until 2016 MY. That would be a deal breaker for me on the 2015.

Did the mileage on the 3.5 AWD actually go down? the 2014 shows 18/25 (21) for a 3.5 AWD and the article indicates 2015 at 17/25 (20)

From another source - (KG3/K4G) SE Series - late availability - Perhaps SE uses a key start and it was supplied by GM supplier .

If anyone is trying to order an Edge SE there may be a bit of a wait - Here is a plant update 2015 as of 01/26 - "Edge SE will not be available until 04/06/15"

Dealer by me shows 5 in inventory - Cant get the stickers to display yet. Went to the dealer they are inbound. http://www.inventory.ford.com/dealer/Golf-Mill-Motor-Sales-Inc-04626/dealerLot?branding=1&lang=en&zipcode=60053&model=Edge&year=2015&altleadsource=bp&segment=Crossover&modeltrim=Edge_F42-TITANIUM&return=Complete#vin=vin2FMPK4K91FBB05600

If you are worried about first year issues. I think Ford looks at it in similar manner meaning the 2015 Edge is the test-bed for the 2016 MKX. That said look for some of the 2015 Edge issues to be fixed in time for the 2016 MKX (so the launch is successful) and the 2016 Edge.

I would agree the new version of SYNC will be better. Just having updates via Wifi is a huge benefit. That said, I think a 2015 Edge this spring is not in my plans now. My (actually my wife's) 2011 has been a great vehicle. We were also considering a 2015 MKC if we decide to go a bit smaller, but it also looks like 2016 is the "magic" year. Just a FYI, 2016 Explorer production starts 5/4/15 so we wont see Sync 3 in the lots until June.

Maybe 2015 will be a short run with the 2016 coming out this summer?

Little more info: http://www.autonews.com/article/20141211/VIDEO/312119959/autonews-now-end-of-fords-tech-nightmare Also read this: Sync 3 will be available next year on Model Year 2016 cars, though Ford spokesman Alan Hall could not say what percentage of cars will still have the old touch screens and which will have the new ones. Because the new touchscreens will include new hardware, owners of the current Sync with MyFord Touch system will not be able to upgrade to Sync 3. Here is the build link - List MFT http://bp3.ford.com/2015-Ford-Edge?hptid=fv-suv-rtn-sch-edge-bp#/Models/

The Auto Blog seems to state MY 2016 forward. Any mention in the order guide?