The Edge's 3.5-liter V6 engine provides lively acceleration and returned 18 mpg in our tests. But the powertrain lacks refinement, and the six-speed automatic isn't that smooth. A 240-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder is available, but only on front-wheel-drive versions, and returned 21 mpg overall. The ride is a bit jittery and road noise is pronounced. The controls in versions that use the MyFord Touch technology are awful, with touch-sensitive buttons that give no tactile feedback, and a busy touch screen that forces you to take your eyes off the road too much. The IIHS crash-test results are commendable but reliability is well below average.
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