jamers1 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 OK here's the Headrest DVD Entertainment System shown as a Dealer-Installed Ford Licensed Accessory in the brochure Ford mailed me. I can tell by the shape these are not the factory headest. I'm not sure where the DVD is inserted however. Does the LCD screen flip down and the DVD is inserted back it? I like the look of the system. I hope the 2008 is optioned with something similar. By the way, does anyone know if the Limited might come with Memory Seating? That's another option I've come to love. Also, I've read that the Edge didn't have a hatch release in the cabin. I guess that won't matter since I'll likely get the power liftgate anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 The 2008 Edge order guides should be available early July and that will answer some of your questions. Production does not begin until mid September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingtorota Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 A fix for the braking issue. Drive as you normally do, just keep an extra 20 feet of separation between you and any stationary objects. Ford will be installing a parachute and an anchor to properly address the panic stop braking issue. Seriously, I have to agree with Jorich919, Ford needs to address this. I've moved on to other things in the meantime assuming they are likely addressing the issue for 2008. I already passed on the 2007 Edge due to the brake issue even though the earlybird lease turn-in program would let me out of my 2005 Fird Five Hundred right now. I was all set to do it too but the brakes were a deal breaker for me. My wife's 2006 Explorer stops in 125 and weighs 458 lbs more than an Edge so don't quote me stats on other CUVs that take 140 plus feet cause that's no excuse. The Edge should be able to easily obtain 120's from 60-0 given it's weight and anything less with today's technology is simply unacceptable. I'm like a 8 time Ford owner. I have deep customer loyalty but safety is the one issue that will turn me away. One improvement I think Ford is doing about the brakes is switching to better tires. But that should probably be only 1 of a 3 or 4 pronged approach to improving them in my opinion. The brakes is this vehicles only real weakness. It would be a colossal and I mean COLOSSAL mistake for Ford to sit back and do nothing on this issue. I'll state openly right now that if Ford can't at least get this to stop in less than 130 ft from 60-0 than I'm buying something else and probably not a Ford. Maybe a Nissan Murano or Mazda CX-9 although I have't done the research yet. Yes I know they cost more but that's how strongly I feel. I rather they jack up the price of the Edge by $1000 for the '08 model and give it best in class brakes. Look at this and tell me you don't have concerns. The Edge quite possibly has the worst braking in recent history of all CUV's and SUV's alike. Can we once and for all drop the premise now that the Edge has braking similar to all it's competition? Listed from best to worst regardless of weight. Chevy Trailblazer '06 60-0 mph 119 ft / curb wt. 4523 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2535b.shtml BMW X5 '07 60-0 mph 120 ft / curb wt. 5335 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2635a.shtml Volvo XC90 '06 60-0 mph 124 ft / curb wt. 4610 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2437a.shtml Nissan Murano '03 60-0 mph 124 ft / curb wt. 3806 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2222a.shtml Ford Explorer '06 60-0 mph 125 ft / curb wt. 4531 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2515a.shtml Jeep Grand Cherokee ST-8 60-0 mph 125 ft / curb wt. 3994 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2527a.shtml Chrysler Pacifica '04 60-0 mph 125 ft / curb wt. 4482 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2234.shtml VW Tourag '04 60-0 mph 127 ft / curb wt. 5300 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2304a.shtml Mercedes ML350 '06 60-0 mph 130 ft / curb wt. 4705 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2438a.shtml Cadillac Escalade '07 60-0 mph 133 ft / curb wt. 5459 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2537b.shtml Dodge Durango '04 60-0 mph 133 ft / curb wt. 4921 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2322.shtml Acura MDX '06 60-0 mph 134 ft / curb wt. 4539 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2610b.shtml Mazda CX-9 '07 60-0 mph 136 ft / curb wt. 4546 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2632b.shtml Honda Pilot '03 60-0 mph 136 ft / curb wt. 4439 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2143.shtml Ford Expedition '03 60-0 mph 140 ft / curb wt. 5267 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2139.shtml Ford Edge '07 60-0 mph 146 ft / curb wt. 4073 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2619b.shtml Lincoln MKX '07 60-0 mph 147 ft / curb wt. 4220 lbs http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2614a.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckChuckington Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 (edited) A fix for the braking issue.Drive as you normally do, just keep an extra 20 feet of separation between you and any stationary objects. Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. I really hated reading the post by the guy who is so disappointed with the Edge's braking that he's going to get a Mazda CX-9. The CX-9 stops 10 feet better than the Edge!!!!!!!!!!! Some people just aren't happy with anything. I am not saying the braking shouldn't be improved, because it should. I am just saying it isn't a reason to rule out getting the car. And don't say you're going to get a car that is only a couple of feet better at braking. These are the same people who take 20 minutes to pick out a carton of eggs or a gallon of milk at the grocery store. Edited June 17, 2007 by ChuckChuckington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX2007 Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Around here, if you leave 20' ahead of you, another car will slide right in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodie Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 3 trim levels probably means the SE, SEL and SEL plus.Maybe I will wait for the 2008 to come available. It is getting late to order one for 2007 as the wait time is 10 weeks. Anyone know when you will likely be able to order a 2008 in Canada? Thanks Hi ...We checked with Ford Customer Service this am. and this is their info "You can order 08 Edge on Mon July 9th through your dealer". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamers1 Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 So does that mean the ordering guide will be available on the website on Monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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