Sorry, I didn't understand what you meant "the vehicle is useful in many different ways". You didn't give an example. Is it the MFT? Is it the nice vista roof? For today's standards MFT is a cool system to have. Unfortunately, it's not working well for me. I didn't get the update yet here in Canada. Still waiting and waiting. No I don't want to download it because I need the NAV card too. In any case it should have worked near perfect from day one.
My previous cars were Honda, Toyota, Infiniti and Lexus. Never had so many issues from day one. The reason I got Ford Edge is because of MFT and I like how it drives. Unfortunately, Ford disappointed me with MFT (the main reason as to why I got the car).
Knowing the history of American cars regarding reliability and service, I don't expect for the car to last trouble free for more than 2 years. This is not only my opion, but everyone I know as well. I still bought this car because I liked it more than the Murano, hoping the quality will be there. Also it's made in Canada
I still disagree with you regarding 2 way speakers. This is because no other car manufacturer that I know of advertises it this way. You are right however, the sound is pretty good for a stock system.
SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System is not an alarm system. If someone breaks your window or breaks into your car, no alarm will sound. I have a 2011 LTD AWD and my car didn't come with an alarm system unless I also got the Driver Entry Package (comes with Alarm, push button, lift gate and car starter). That's in Canada. I don't know how it's sold in US.