Perk-packed 2011 Ford Edge offers luxury in growing crossover market

[6 Shooter]

2011 Ford Edge Sport has a more refined exterior.​

Dearborn -- With the second-generation Edge, Ford Motor Co. is further positioning itself to tap the growing popularity of crossovers with American consumers.

The 2011 Edge, which arrives in dealerships next month, features a new powertrain, better overall mileage and an all-new interior, Ford officials said.

The Edge Sport model will feature a 3.7-liter V-6 (the same engine found in the 2011 Mustang) that produces 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. It also will have standard 22-inch wheels.

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[Mike G]

The Latest in the Ford Dept:

The latest government support of Ford, after last year's $12 billion grants:


[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Obama unveils Ford loan guarantees to boost exports | Reuters[/FONT]

 

[vett boy]

My wife drives an Escape and this may be her next venture.I've had very good luck with Ford except for a 2004 F250 diesel .

 

[Mac]

My wife drives an Escape and this may be her next venture.I've had very good luck with Ford except for a 2004 F250 diesel .

6.0 liter? You weren't alone... :ugh

-Mac

 

[catbert]

HMMMMMMM Ford got a loan guaranty from Uncle. Wonder when they'll be called government motors light.

 

[vett boy]

6.0 liter? You weren't alone... :ugh

-Mac

"Wonder truck ",we wonder how far we can get before the check engine light comes on adAlthough Junkie and I have made a couple Mississippi runs with it and we had a fun time .

 

[vett boy]

HMMMMMMM Ford got a loan guaranty from Uncle. Wonder when they'll be called government motors light.

I think they will survive just fine if the govt doesn't start getting involved .Their roll in the auto industry could have been parallel with GM if it weren't for some financial moves made five years ago by Ford .

 

[6 Shooter]

Another great Ford hit...

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