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That report doesn't say anything that hasn't already been discussed... if the manufacturer says the vehicle requires high octane then always use it and if it says high octane recommended then the choice is yours - spend the extra money for a minimal increase in performance/mileage or save the money. If 87 octane is specified then most cars gain absolutely nothing by running higher octane. We ran our Ecoboost Edge on 87 octane all the time after trying both ways and finding no noticeable improvement using higher octane.

 

There are two types of programming used in engine parameters. Most engines are programmed to run on a specific octane level and will only retard ignition timing to compensate for bad gas if the knock sensors detect a problem. Those engines gain nothing by using higher octane fuel. Some engines have more dynamic programming which will advance ignition timing to just shy of the point where knock occurs to get the most performance out of higher octane fuel (within limits of course). Those engines include the Cyclone and Coyote series from Ford, the Hemi engines from Chrysler, and the newer LS series from GM along with a few others. They will run perfectly well on 87 octane but will show some increased performance on higher octane fuel. It's up to the owner whether the small increase is worth the cost.

I did say out of interest, didnt I? It gives some great dyno charts and make for an interesting read but now that I have read your detailed 2 paragraphs on premium vs regular, I guess I can remove the link because enough has been said. Sorry for offending you.

So I have owned my 16 Edge Sport now for 5 months. I drove 10 000 kms in the 5 months (which is a lot for me) and am starting to build a strong opinion of the vehicle and would like your input on whether I am being over critical.

I recently moved to Canada, In South Africa, I exclusively drove German cars for the last 10 years, M135, 328 M Sport, 335 Active Hybrid, A6 3.0T, Audi TT, Golf 7 GTI PPK, etc etc. So when we got the Canada, my only requirements for a new car was, it must be big enough for the family, it must do 0-100 in about 6s or faster and it must be something that was not available in SA.

Enter the 16 Edge Sport with 15 000km on the clock.

So I really like the following points:

* The car really drives and handles like a car, especially on the optional 21s. Look, it is nowhere near my M135 or TT but for what it is, it is pretty darn good.

* When you jump on the gas it really hauls @ss. I am amazed at how something this big can accelerate this fast with a 2.7 V6 Turbo motor.

* Its got a lot of space in the boot (trunk)

* Excellent consumption on the open road, low to mid 8l/100kms are fantastic!

* Road noise at speed is very good, even with the big tires.

What I really dislike:

* When it snows, I use the one wipe wiper function a lot. I have noticed 3 times, that using it too much causes the system to "freeze" and the wipers wont work... Terrifying when driving in snow at night.

* Sync 3 looks great but it has frozen multiple times and it feels like I am beta testing software for Ford

* Xenon headlights do not have the lighting power of other Xenon cars I have owned. Again, not good for driving at night.

* The gearbox (slushbox) is soooo mushy and slippery, it almost detracts more from the package than what the engine adds (bring on the 2019 Edge with the new 9 Speed)

* We hit -36 over the holiday and only half the car worked... Memory Seats, Steering wheel, indicators stalks, LCD panel lagging...

* Sunroof refuses to close... It opens ok, albeit a bit slow... but then stops when closing. To the point where you need to use both hands to pull it close. I cleaned the rails (all 5) and added fresh dielectric grease and still wont close on its own. Will have to take the car to Ford to sort out.

* The doors seam is located underneath the car, when driving on ice, it freezes the door shut. When overtaking on a dual carriage there is more snow and ice in the left lane. After 400km the ice was packed to think around the bottom of the driverside back door seam (underneath the car...) that I had to use de-icer to melt enough snow to be able to open it.

I am wondering if I should sell the car and get a Tiguan or maybe even a BMW X1/3. Even wondered if I should look at a 2018 2.0T Hyunday Santa Fe... Those will not be as much fun but from past experience, they tend to work all the time.

What is your Edge experience and am I being hypercritical?

I am a firm believer of driving only premium fuel in performance turbocharged cars. Have a look at these tests for interest sake.

http://newsroom.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Premium-Fuel-Phase-II-Research-Report-FINAL-2.pdf

Has anyone ever taken their Edge offroad?

I drove my car in -36 over the holidays and at one point found myself next to a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk on an Icy Road. After a couple of intersections pulling away next to each other, our inner child "forced" us to see who could get away from the lights the fastest on the Ice. The Edge nailed the Jeep every time. If its good on the track, its good on the ice LOL! The brake actuated torque vectoring works great on the Edge sport and unless you plan on taking the car offroad, doubt you will ever need anything more from the AWD system

Trip update; drove about 1 000km over the holidays, most of it highway... Unfortunately, roads were covered in snow and it was -36 outside. Having said that, driving the Edge fully loaded (trunk stuffed to the roof, 3 puppies, 1 baby, 1 driver, 1 wife) we still managed 11l/100km over the 1 000km. That included a lot of cold start 15+min idles.

Will redo the test in the summer, there is just no point in doing this in -36

I have 3 Daxies (sausage dogs) that make infrequent trips in the edge. We stay right next to a park so the only time they really get to go for a drive is when we go away for holiday.

We get about 10.5 to 11 l/100km in town (22mpg)

8.4 to 8.9l/100km highway (28mpg)

 

Running exclusively 94 Octane (Husky with 10% Eth) in Summer and 91 VPower in Winter.

I think people are missing the fact that some of the people posting here with better fuel milage are FWD and not AWD.

Good point, to update my post, its a 2016 Edge Sport AWD with the optional 21s on Pirelli All Season Rubber, sitting on about 25 000km.

I've got a roadtrip coming up next week, will be doing about 1000km and will update this post when I get back.

We get about 10.5 to 11 l/100km in town (22mpg)

8.4 to 8.9l/100km highway (28mpg)

Running exclusively 94 Octane (Husky with 10% Eth) in Summer and 91 VPower in Winter.

Phifffiff. I have all three of the little signal suckers stuck on the back of my cell phone. I can get signal in Antarctica. Ummmm I wonder if I were to stick one on my Sirus antenna.....?

Thanks for the idea, Sirius antenna signal booster, order one from me now, I will post to you soon. But remember this is a prototype so it will be $399 (or an unleased tune, whichever is easier for you lol!)

Hang on a second, what if I call my sticker a lag reduction system... "eliminates those annoying lag silences when calling long distance"

Too late, you can buy them 3 for $2 at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XM9RL8A/ref=zg_bs_2407782011_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BZW0277HX4VZWPZWY9HM

Hahahahahaha, i can honestly not believe that... What is probably worse is that people actually buy these things.

My next invention will be a Signal wave stabilizer that looks like a silver barcode sticker, you put it on the back of your phone and then it stabilizes the signal from your phone so that it can reach the other phone quicker. I think I will sell them for $20 a pop...

Finally fitted! 245\50 R20 Continental WinterContact SI. Design is a bit simple for my liking but my wife liked it and sometimes that is more important than what you like

Looks fantastic. Pitty about the fitment though, would kill my OCD. I think a dual screen like Infiniti will work better for our cars.

 

No bulb out indicator with these, just plug and play. I believe the bulb out indicator is only for turn signals, the indicator being rapid flash. No resistors needed either.

Thanks for the info, order placed!

Those look like a close replica of the old Bridgestone Potenze RE050's

Mine is stock and the same. Is it like the torque converter takes ages to engage and it feels like its slipping instead of engaging? I come from a line of Audi's, BMW's and VW's all with Double Clutch transmissions and the lazy slipping box on the Edge is the only aspect of the car that I truly despise. I cant wait for the 2019s to get the new 9 speed box.

I don’t believe there are any tuning options for you. Sorry.

Unfortunately, tuning normally aspirated cars tend to be more expensive than tuning turbo cars especially if you compare them to the gains turbocharged cars get that comes from the factory with a very conservative tune.

I really wanted a winter wheel that I liked this time around since they are on 5-6 months of the year.

And I must admit, that design looks so good on your car, it could be factory. I am a bit jealous to be honest. Hope mine comes out half as nice as yours.

Did you guys get a bulb out error with those LED H15s? Can I use any LED H15 bulb or do i need a canbus bulb with resistors?

These times are darn fast for family SUV's!

Even i despise the whole stance movement and concept, i think lower the car would make this work even better. I have the 21's on my car and the ride is very firm, doubt I will ever go bigger.

Wow! The 19s dont look bad at all. I thought they would look strange on a Sport but not at all. I ordered a set of 20s with Conti WinterContact SI from PMCTire for $2370 (fitted on rims, balanced, TPMS, Nitrogen). Going on the car this weekend. Will post pics here if you dont mind sharing your thread.

Hi Guys,

Ford noob here! Have owned and modified many cars over the last 15years but never Ford. I now have a 2016 Ford Edge Sport, the red orange colour with 21inch wheels and tech pack. I want to mod the car but just had to spend all my modding money on winter rims and tires because Canadian winter... so the car will be stock for a while. Maybe do resonator delete just to increase exhaust volume.

Will post pics later.