2008 Ford Edge Trims and Specs

A quick glance at the feature list for the 2008 Ford Edge SE crossover vehicle reveals that, although it's an entry-level trim, it still comes well-equipped. Front seats with lumbar support, remote keyless entry, one-touch power windows, power door locks, power exterior mirrors, steering-wheel-mounted cruise controls, and a four-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with an MP3 input jack are all standard features for the hunky, low-slung Edge SE. Also included are such niceties as quad-beam halogen headlights, solar-tinted side windows, and Ford's Safety Canopy System, which consists of side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor.

The Edge SE received only a few minor updates for 2008, including new exterior chrome accents. For the most part, though, it's a carryover from the previous year. A 265-horsepower, 3.5-liter Duratec 35 V6 engine powers the Edge SE. With dual overhead cams and advanced variable cam timing, the V6 offers enhanced performance as well as fuel efficiency. It's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with two overdrive gears, which further helps improve fuel efficiency.

Drivers and reviewers give the Edge SE good marks for its handling, acceleration, fuel economy, quietness, and cargo space, although some note that the brakes don't have the stopping power they should for a vehicle in this class.

The 2008 Ford Edge SE AWD trim adds an active all-wheel-drive system to the SE's standard feature package. The AWD system constantly monitors inputs from the vehicle as well as the driver, and automatically applies torque to the appropriate wheels when additional traction is required for slippery or uneven road surfaces.

Although it's an entry-level trim, and therefore lacks somewhat in its list of standard features, the Ford Edge SE AWD delivers good accleration, safety features, handling, and cargo space, thanks to a number of components that are standard across the line. A 265-horsepower, 3.5-liter Duratec 35 V6 engine, designed for both performance and fuel efficiency, powers the Edge SE, while an AdvanceTrac system with Roll Stability Control, MacPherson struts, and an independent suspension provide good traction, stability, and handling. Fold-flat reat seats can be stowed away to provide nearly 70 cubic feet of cargo space. With all seats up and in place, the Edge SE AWD seats five comfortably.

Standard features for the Edge SE AWD include remote keyless entry, one-touch power windows, power door locks, power exterior mirrors, steering-wheel-mounted cruise controls, and a four-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with an MP3 input jack. Also included are quad-beam halogen headlights, solar-tinted side windows, and Ford's Safety Canopy System, which consists of side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor. Options include a six-disc in-dash CD player with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls.

Drivers and reviewers give good marks overall to the Edge SE AWD, and most agree that the stylish and sporty vehicle is a good value. The Edge SE AWD receives its only negative mark for its brakes, which don't provide the stopping power they should for a vehicle in this class, according to recent tests.

A step up from the entry-level SE trim, the 2008 Ford Edge SEL adds such features as a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a message center with a trip computer and compass, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD audio system to the standard equipment list. The Edge SEL also comes with the Convenience Group package, which includes automatic headlights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and an illuminated door entry keypad.

New options for 2008 include a power liftgate, power-folding second-row seats, and the Ford Sync, a wireless interior communications system that enables drivers to use voice commands to manage the navigation system and make cellphone calls. A Panoramic Vista Roof, a DVD rear entertainment system, and a DVD-based navigation system are some of the other options available.

A 265-horsepower, 3.5-liter Duratec 35 V6 engine drives the Edge SEL. The engine was designed to provide both performance and fuel efficiency. It's linked to a six-speed automatic transmission with two overdrive gears, which further help improve fuel efficiency.

An independent suspension, MacPherson struts, antilock brakes, and an AdvanceTrac system with Roll Stability Control provide good traction, stability, and handling. The Edge SEL also offers ample cargo space, especially with the rear seats folded flat. Overall, drivers and reviewers give the Edge SEL good marks, except for its brakes, which don't provide the stopping power they should for a vehicle in this class, according to recent tests.

The mid-level 2008 Ford Edge SEL AWD trim combines an active all-wheel-drive system with an upgraded list of standard features, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and a message center with a trip computer and compass. The AWD system, which improves the SEL's traction on slippery or rough roads, constantly monitors inputs from the vehicle as well as the driver and automatically applies torque to the appropriate wheels as necessary.

The Ford Edge SEL AWD also comes standard with a Convenience Group package, which includes automatic headlights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and an illuminated door entry keypad. Other features include remote keyless entry, one-touch power windows, power door locks, power exterior mirrors, quad-beam halogen headlights, and Ford's side-airbag Safety Canopy System.

The Edge SEL AWD can be ordered with a number of new options for 2008, including a power liftgate, power-folding second-row seats, and the Ford Sync, a wireless interior communications system that enables drivers to use voice commands to manage the navigation system and make cellphone calls. Other options include a Panoramic Vista roof, a DVD rear entertainment system, and a DVD-based navigation system.

A 3.5-liter Duratec 35 V6 engine, which produces 265 horsepower, resides under the hood of the hunky, low-slung Edge SEL AWD. The engine links to a six-speed automatic transmission with two overdrive gears, which helps improve fuel efficiency.

Features such as AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, MacPherson struts, and an independent suspension provide good traction, handling, and stability, according to drivers and reviewers, although some note that the brakes have less stopping power than a vehicle in this class should. Overall, though, the Edge SEL AWD gets good marks in most categories.

Ford expands its Edge lineup for 2008 with the addition of the Limited trim, an upscale version of the two-year-old crossover vehicle. Standard features for the Limited trim include leather seats with special color inserts and stitching, six-way power-adjustable heated front seats, added chrome accents in the center console, and the Ford Sync, a wireless interior communications system that enables drivers to use voice commands to manage the navigation system and make cellphone calls.

That's just the beginning for the Edge Limited, which comes with a long list of additional standard features, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, power-folding rear seats, rear heating and air-conditioning ducts, power windows and door locks, power exterior mirrors, front foglights, a tire-pressure monitoring system, a rear spoiler, and special Limited badging.

Options for the Edge Limited include a Panoramic Vista roof, a DVD rear entertainment system, and a DVD-based navigation system, as well as 20-inch chrome wheels.

The Edge Limited provides plenty of get-up-and-go, thanks to a 3.5-liter Duratec 35 V6 engine, which produces 265 horsepower. The engine links to a six-speed automatic transmission with two overdrive gears, which helps improve fuel efficiency while ensuring aggressive performance.

Safety and stability features include antilock brakes, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, MacPherson struts, and an independent suspension, all of which provide good traction, handling, and stability. However, some note that the Edge's brakes lack stopping power. Overall, though, the five-passenger Edge Limited AWD gets good marks in most categories, including acceleration, interior comfort, and cargo space.

The top-of-the-line Edge trim for 2008, the Limited AWD, offers a full range of upscale features, as well as an active all-wheel-drive system that constantly monitors inputs from the vehicle and driver and automatically applies torque to the appropriate wheels when additional traction is required for slippery or uneven road surfaces.

The Limited AWD trim comes standard with such high-end features as leather seats with color inserts and stitching, six-way power-adjustable heated front seats, added chrome accents in the center console, and the Ford Sync, a wireless interior communications system that enables drivers to use voice commands to manage the navigation system and make cellphone calls.

Other standard features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-folding rear seats, remote keyless entry, rear heating and air-conditioning ducts, front foglights, a tire-pressure monitoring system, a rear spoiler, and special Limited badging. Options for the Edge Limited AWD include a Panoramic Vista roof, a DVD rear entertainment system, and a DVD-based navigation system, as well as 20-inch chrome wheels.

A 265-horsepower, 3.5-liter Duratec 35 V6 engine powers the Edge Limited. The engine has been designed to provide optimal acceleration as well as fuel efficiency. It's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with two overdrive gears, which further helps improve fuel efficiency.

AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, MacPherson struts, and an independent suspension provide good traction, handling, and stability, while a Safety Canopy System with side-impact airbags ensures the safety of passengers. Overall, the Edge Limited AWD gets good marks in most categories, including acceleration, interior comfort, and cargo space. On the downside, many drivers note that the Edge's brakes don't provide the stopping power they should for a vehicle in this class, which has been verified by recent tests.