Used Ford Edge for sale: everything you need to know
Ford’s smaller SUVs dominate the sales charts and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E is better at generating headlines, so you might have forgotten that from 2015 until fairly recently, Ford also sold a car called the Edge. Designed primarily for the US market it’s a large, spacious SUV that’s well-equipped, comfortable, and drives well too.
All it really lacks is a prestige badge, and while the Edge wasn’t especially expensive when new, some of the higher-specced models did rub shoulders with more desirable models in the market - and the same is true on used forecourts. Pick the right Ford Edge though and you’re getting a lot of car for the money. Keep reading to find out what engines and trim levels the Edge has to offer.
Should you buy a Ford Edge?
Being a car developed for the US, it’s no surprise the Ford Edge has size on its side. It doesn’t have a huge footprint on the road but it has a huge interior, with plenty of room for five adults, and a boot of more than 600 litres that should be more than sufficient for most families’ needs - plus the ability to drop the rear seats for nearly double the space.
Less US-like is the diesel engine lineup. The more powerful units definitely feel more up to the task of hauling the relatively heavy Edge around but even the lower-powered models cruise nicely, and feel refined at speed. Being a Ford, the handling is pretty good too - it’s surprisingly agile for a car of this size, though the ride is slightly firm as a tradeoff. A 2000kg towing capacity is one benefit of the car’s heft, while the availability of four-wheel drive helps too.
As well as being large, the cabin is suitably well-stocked. Equipment levels are generous across the board, the seats are comfortable, and everything feels reasonably well-built. The interior design and layout is typical of a mid-2010s Ford - nothing special in appearance, and a little gloomy, but very easy to get on with.
The Edge is larger than cars you expect it to compete against like the Nissan Qashqai - in reality it’s closer in size (though still slightly longer) to premium models like the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, and in higher-spec models you’ll find some crossover in terms of price too - making the lower-spec Edges seem better value. One model well worth considering too is the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
What’s the best used Ford Edge model to buy?
Like many cars, some of the Edge’s engines are limited to certain trim levels, which means some of the more powerful engines, and those with all-wheel drive, are limited to the more expensive trim lines. We’d suggest then keeping your sights lower with the Edge and find one of the front-wheel drive diesels in Titanium trim - performance is respectable, economy good, and equipment levels fairly generous, and the smaller wheels yield a better ride quality too. If you want any more from a car like the Edge, you might be better off looking at some of the premium models it’s sized and priced to compete against.
Used Ford Edge fuel economy and performance
- Ford Edge 2.0 TDCi: The 2-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel is offered in both 150PS and 180PS forms. The more powerful of the pair has a 9.9-second 0-62mph time, and returns 47.9mpg.
- Ford Edge 2.0 BiTurbo: With two turbochargers rather than just the one, power expands to 210PS and the 0-62mph time is half a second quicker than the 180PS car. Economy is actually a touch better, surprisingly, at 48.7mpg.
- Ford Edge 2.0 EcoBlue 150: This later 150PS diesel gets to 62mph in 11.2 seconds, with quoted economy of up to 42.2mpg. An eight-speed automatic gearbox is standard.
- Ford Edge 2.0 EcoBlue 238: Another late-model engine and a variant of the BiTurbo diesel further up, power here grows to 238PS, though acceleration is a touch slower than the earlier car, at 9.6 seconds to 62mph. Ford quotes up to 41.5mpg economy.
What used Ford Edge trim levels are available?
- The Ford Edge Zetec kicks off the range with 19-inch alloy wheels, nine-speaker DAB radio, touchscreen and SYNC 2, a rear view camera, keyless start, active city stop with pedestrian detection, privacy glass, a rear spoiler, automatic windscreen wipers, automatic headlights, a heated windscreen, Lane Keeping Aid, Traffic Sign Recognition and Active Noise Control.
- The Ford Edge Sport upgrades to 20-inch black alloy wheels, unique front, rear and side sports bodystyling with dark exterior detailing, sports suspension, Sony DAB navigation with 12 speakers, Adaptive Steering, alloy pedals and black roof rails.
- The Ford Edge Titanium is a high-spec model that later became the entry point for the Edge range, and includes sat-nav, dual-zone air conditioning, adaptive cruise control, leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats.
- The Ford Edge ST-Line has a sporty appearance taking cues from Ford’s ST performance cars. Standard kit includes 20-inch wheels, deeper bumpers, a rear spoiler and seats upholstered in leather and Dinamica cloth, a Bang & Olufsen stereo, and a heated steering wheel.
- The Ford Edge Vignale is a more luxurious range-topper and comes with chrome exterior styling details, leather upholstery, and matrix LED headlights.
Used Ford Edge dimensions and boot size
The Ford Edge’s exterior dimensions are:
- Length: 4,834mm
- Width: 1,928mm
- Height: 1,732mm
The Ford Edge’s boot capacity is:
- 602 litres with the rear seats up
- 1,688 litres with the rear seats folded
Used Ford Edge road tax
As the Edge arrived in 2016, earlier models have tax based on CO2 emissions, for a tax bill starting at £210 per year. From April 2017 onwards, this changes to a flat rate, where most of the range will cost you £190 per year. Keep an eye out for cars that cost more than £40,000 brand new however, as the bill for these rises to £600 per year.
How much is it to insure a Ford Edge?
The Edge range sits in insurance groups 25-34 depending on the model, with the lower-spec, less powerful diesel models at the bottom of that range and the twin-turbo diesels in ST-Line and Vignale trim at the top. These figures are in the same ballpark as premium SUVs like the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, or upmarket larger SUVs such as the Mazda CX-60.
