Looking Beyond Edge being discontinued

[atulo]

I think the redesigned Escape will have a large dimension to replace the Edge.

[garycrist]

There was a video of them dismantling the Edge production line in Oakville.

But, EVs are not the answer!

[akirby]

36 minutes ago, atulo said:

I think the redesigned Escape will have a large dimension to replace the Edge.

Doubtful.  Escape is also on the endangered list.

Edited August 23, 2024 by akirby

[fishx65]

Kinda sad because I find the Edge the perfect sized SUV for my usage.  Probably gonna look at a 4Runner next year.

[akirby]

On 8/23/2024 at 7:31 PM, akirby said:

Doubtful.  Escape is also on the endangered list.

Ford authority reporting Escape goes away late next year.  Presumably to make way for the new low cost EVs.

 

Maybe they’ll extend the wheelbase on the Bronco sport and add a fwd street oriented hybrid.

[enigma-2]

Ford just announced that its rethinking the ev lineup going forward. Stay tuned ...

[PrinzII]

I've been milling this around for a while.  Here are my replacement options if it comes down to it.  For the record, I do have a 7 yr 100k extended warranty on it.

 

In the Ford Family:
a) 2022-2024 Ford Edge ST:  Challenge is keeping them on the lot because people are snapping them up as soon as they get on the lot.
b) Explorer ST: Need to test drive one to see if I'd like it. 
c) Expedition Platinum/Used Navigator Black Label: I can handle it but my wife indicated she would not be comfortable.
d) Gen 3 or 4 Coyote powered F-150 Lariat/Platinum Crew Cab 4WD: See Expedition but I also want to modify it for performance.  The biggest challenge is going to be the insurance premium.
e) F-150 Lightning Platinum or XLT (Used): See Expedition, Modded F-150, but dealer allows me to bring it in to charge.

 

Outside:
Audi SQ8 with Capristo Exhaust and Downpipes
Audi RSQ8 with Capristo Exhaust and Downpipes

[omar302]

1 hour ago, PrinzII said:

a) 2022-2024 Ford Edge ST:  Challenge is keeping them on the lot because people are snapping them up as soon as they get on the lot.

What about the Lincoln Nautilus? Should easier to find one with the 2.7L.

[PrinzII]

On 11/16/2024 at 11:08 AM, omar302 said:

What about the Lincoln Nautilus? Should easier to find one with the 2.7L.

While that is true, the challenge is which variant.  Select, Reserve, Black Label?  Of the three, The Black Label would be the most appealing to me.  Plus, like the Edge, it would have to be the 2022-2023 model year.

Edited November 21, 2024 by PrinzII

[No2FordEV4ever]

I'm just responding to someone who mentioned something about a Hydrogen EV? Are you serious? Have you heard of the Hindenburg? Yeah I'm gonna pass on a vehicle that holds hydrogen gas as a fuel source, thanks though. There's a reason they fill blimps with Helium now instead of Hydrogen.  Smh terrible, terrible idea. It may be ideal for energy production, as a plant, or for isolated areas, but driving around in a car? I've witnessed an ICE powered vehicle in a wreck that caught fire, and the driver didn't survive, it's not a pretty site. I don't even want to imagine what a Hydrogen fueled EV with Hydrogen gas in it would do or be like in that situation. 

[johnmarkp]

I am not sure that the Hydrogen is any more dangerous then having 10 to 20 gallons of highly flammable gasoline on board.

[johnmarkp]

I have this fantasy that Ford will bring the Edge back to the US now that their push to electric cars has stalled.  I will admit it is pretty unlikely.

Edited yesterday at 06:16 PM by johnmarkp

[edjunior]

9 hours ago, johnmarkp said:

I have this fantasy that Ford will bring the Edge back to the US now that their push to electric cars has stalled.  I will admit it is pretty unlikely.

 

Not necessarily.  Though it might not be called Edge, it is certainly in the realm of possibility to bring it back under a new name.  Who knows??

[DGW]

Ford seems to be going in a direction that doesn't seem to make any sense for current customers. First they discontinued the Edge and then the Escape. I traded in my 2019 Edge which we loved for a 25 Escape since because it was the last model year that it was available and met all emission standards and I was afraid there would not be a Ford model that I would want to buy in the next couple of years. The 26 model year Escape had a short production run is not available for sale in 6 states due to emissions not meeting current standards.

 

Dealers are very upset about loosing these vehicles and are concerned about losing customers.  When searching for a new Escape on the Ford website a message pops up with Ford's response which is to steer customers to either the Bronco Sport or the Explorer. This is also the message that Ford told their dealers to follow.  I think while some customers may go for these 2 vehicles the majority of the customers will look at other manufacturers.

[johnmarkp]

I agree with DGW.  I have no interest in the Bronco or the Explorer.  Over the years I had three Edges for my company car and we now own two in our retirement.  The Edge was the perfect vehicle for us.  Its a shame that Ford has abandoned so many loyal customers.