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When I test drove the 2017 Sport, I was also surprised to see suede inserts in the leather -- it reminded me of the seats from a 1980 something Ferrari lol. When I sat down in the car, I actually didn't mind them. I didn't slide around when taking an aggressive turn like I do with my Mustang's leather... it keeps you in place and they are also pretty comfortable (no butt hurt lol). If they hold up well, I wouldn't mind them too much.

Thanks... I figured it was just marketing since I was reviewing both manuals and they seem pretty much the same -- just marketing verbiage differences

Could it be that Motortrend and Car and Driver launched at a sweet spot to get the most out of the AWD system?

I was wondering what the differences between the Escape and Edge all wheel systems were? According to the manual, it looks like the Escape has more off road capability than the Edge and is marketed as a 4WD, but they both appear to do the same thing. I guess I am a little confused about the difference between the Edge's AWD and the Escape's 4WD. I was under the impression that the Edge and Escape had open differential all wheel drive systems... are they the same systems... and can they both go through the same stuff? Thanks!

I was doing some looking and found some pretty cool things about the Ecoboost engines. There have been several going 200,000 and even 300,000+ miles (odometer) on the factory Ecoboost (no catch can or anything) -- just regular maintenance, quality oil.... Also, these engines are TOUGH... going through pretty grueling torture tests with NOMINAL carbon deposits (no significant coking on one of the tests and this being without a catch can), no leaks or signs of significant stress. Another test 'simulated' 10 years and 165,000 miles of engine wear that also involved a dyno and tear-down with inspection. The results were that the 3.5 Ecoboost tested was still within manufacturer's specs, with 364hp and 420 torque (just one hp less that factory)! I think the takeaway here is maintenance. I am really excited about my new Edge, and now I'm confident that so long as I follow the owner's manual for service (or even a little sooner than the manual says), I should have a very reliable and fun vehicle. Sources: http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/1/2/How-Does-A-Ford-EcoBoost-Engine-Hold-Up-After-200-000-Miles-7737127/ http://yyjk.yangtaozhan.xyz/FMASAInlWtc/Ford_s_Beat_to_Hell_and_Back_3_5L_EcoBoost_The_Tear_Down_/player.html

I think I'll probably service the Power Transfer Unit every 15-20k miles as well. I've always liked to do maintenance a little before the manual says to anyways lol. I heard that Subaru recommends servicing the AWD system every 15k miles and Ford says 30... just interesting.

Thanks for the replies! I guess every mechanic has an opinion lol. I'll just stick with what the owner's manual says "Your vehicle is designed to operate on regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Some fuel stations, particularly those in high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating below 87. For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel is most noticeable in hot weather as well as other conditions, for example when towing a trailer." So yes, I obviously read the manual and the BIG 87 tag ... and I'll keep things stock. Thanks guys!

I was reading that the Ecoboost has two fuel maps -- one for 87 and one for 91... is this true, or does it adapt to whatever you throw in it?

Hey all, new guy going through negotiation on a 2017 Edge Sport and current 2000 Mustang GT Premium owner. I was wondering about this as well, and from what I was told by mechanics is that you should not modify the vehicle or jeopardize the warranty. They recommended using top tier 87 fuel instead of premium to reduce carbon build up from the DI, and to do a periodic "Italian tune up" (flooring it to clean it out) -- unless you're doing a lot of towing or racing in hot weather, the best way to reduce carbon is to use top tier 87 gas like the owner's manual says