Hugo Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Can the Edge handle something 48 inches wide? I would prefer to drive for plywood instead of having it delivered. Don't mind leaving the hatch open somewhat. Oh, and please, don't suggest I buy a pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 The narrowest point in the cargo area is 45". Here is a picture of a 48" piece of cardboard in the cargo area. You could tilt the plywood sideways but that would limit the # of pieces you'd get in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Thanks, that's a great help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB3 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 WingNut, It is people like you willing to test and inform that make these forums worthwhile. MJB3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlancer Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I actually took a tape measure to the dealer hoping for the magical 48" width You'd think they could squeeze another inch or two in there, having a 4' cargo width has to be a relatively common wish list request. I guess then the response is to go buy a truck... -SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Yes, not sure what the OP has against trucks, everything you touch on any shelf in any store got there by truck. And Ford builds an F-150 every 43 seconds of every day 24/7/365. If the OP doesn't want a truck, he'll have to buy a trailer! Just make sure the truck or trailer has at least an eight foot long bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cab2g Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hey, not everyone has the money or space to buy both an Edge and a F150 And for everyday the Edge is more compact and has more passenger room. Trucks can tow campers and other heavy loads. It all depends on your needs! I'd love to have both a truck and SUV. Heck, I'd love to have a Ford GT, Ford Raptor, AND Edge... If only I had unlimited cash and a very large garage! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noedgeyet Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 My 1973 Ford Pinto wagon was 48" wide at the tailgate and a sheet of plywood would just fit - with the tailgate open if it was a full sheet. I suspect today's rollover standards have necessitated making body openings smaller. But I agree - would be so much more handy if today's midsize SUVs would take 4 foot wide cargo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Hey, not everyone has the money or space to buy both an Edge and a F150 And for everyday the Edge is more compact and has more passenger room. Trucks can tow campers and other heavy loads. It all depends on your needs! I'd love to have both a truck and SUV. Heck, I'd love to have a Ford GT, Ford Raptor, AND Edge... If only I had unlimited cash and a very large garage! I think it's more a situation of an Edge OR an F-150. Not BOTH. There's always 4-door six passenger pickups too if you need the carry four or more passengers. Or you can do like the clowns on The Diesel Stop and buy a one ton dually POWERSTROKE to run a garbage bag of tree trimmings to the dump and pull your jet ski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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