Ford Edge Generation 1 (2007–2009)

Ford Edge Generation 1 (2007–2009) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Ford Edge — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2007–2009 —
Generation 2 2010–2014 —
Generation 3 2015–2024 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Edge

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Ford 3.5L V6 (Cyclone & EcoBoost) 2007–2018 16 models 96
Ford 2.0L I4 (Duratec & EcoBoost) 2011–2024 24 models 78
Ford 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Nano) 2015–2024 6 models 18

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About this generation

The first-generation Edge debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with production starting in January 2006 as a 2007 model year. The SE includes cloth seats, single-zone manual air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD/MP3 player, and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels. The SEL includes unique cloth seats, six-way power driver's seat, premium AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player, leather-wrapped steering wheel with secondary audio controls, and 18-inch painted aluminum wheels.

The SEL Plus, later known as the Limited includes leather-trimmed seats, and optionally, six-way power front passenger fold-flat seat, EasyFold second-row seat back release, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, SYNC in-car connectivity system, and 18-inch premium chrome-clad aluminum wheels. The Limited trim level replaced the SEL Plus in 2008. The Sport trim level debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, with sales beginning as a 2009 model.

The trim level includes leather-trimmed with grey faux-suede inserts, reclining 60/40 fold-flat seats with center fold-down armrest, second-row seat back release (marketed as EasyFold), premium AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player, SYNC in-car connectivity system, large-diameter chrome exhaust tips, 20-inch premium chrome-clad aluminum wheels, all body-colored trim and optional 22-inch wheels. Standard transmission is a 6F50 6-speed automatic transmission.

Safety equipment includes standard dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings: Frontal driver: Frontal passenger: Side impact: Rollover: NHTSA 2011 Edge FWD crash ratings: Frontal driver: Frontal passenger: Side driver: Side passenger: Side pole: Ford Edge was recognized as one of the "Best Cars for Families" in 2007 by AAA and Parents Magazine.

Edge earned the IIHS "Top Safety Pick" rating for models built after January 2007 The 3.5-L Duratec 35 V6 was named one of the world's "10 Best Engines" by Ward. Ford Edge was named "2007 Urban Truck of the Year" by On Wheels, Inc. Edge won the J.D. Power and Associates' 2007 "APEAL Award" A concept version of the Ford Edge with HySeries Drive was shown at the 2007 Washington Auto Show. This was a hybrid electric vehicle that used hydrogen fuel along with plug-in charging of its lithium-ion battery pack, for a combined range over .

The HySeries system was introduced in the Ford Airstream concept from the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. Ford also planned to produce a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the Edge, to debut for the 2010 model year. The model was expected to use a new hybrid system from Ford, pairing an electric motor with a V6 engine. This hybrid version was later canceled. The updated Ford Edge was revealed at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, with production starting on February 12, 2010, as a 2011 model.

Exterior changes include a new front fascia, wheels, and a revised bumper, while the revamped interior features upgraded materials and capacitive touch controls in place of some conventional buttons and switches, which can also be seen on the second-generation Lincoln MKX. The 2011 Edge was the first vehicle to feature Ford Sync 2, or MyFord Touch, as an option (standard on Limited models). Engines offered for the updated first generation: a 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 engine, a 3.5 L Duratec with Ti-VCT making and of torque, and the Sport model had the same 3.7 L Duratec engine as the 2011 Lincoln MKX with and of torque.

The turbocharger in the new 2.0-L engine is designed for 150,000 miles or 10 years. In the American Range: The SE includes cloth-trimmed seats, single-zone manual air-conditioning, steering wheel controls, and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels.

Source: Wikipedia — Ford Edge — First generation (U387; 2007), CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2007 6 989 Air Bags, Power Train, Service Brakes
2008 7 1,118 Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System
2009 7 261 Air Bags, Service Brakes, Fuel/Propulsion System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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