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2008 Ford Edge Safety Review

July 2, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front impact protection--driver; four stars, front impact protection--protection; five stars, side impact protection; four stars, rollover resistance
NHTSA

a panoply of safety equipment
Car and Driver

crashworthiness is top-notch
Cars.com

good overall visibility
ConsumerGuide

TheCarConnection.com gives the 2008 Ford Edge high marks for safety.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards this 2008 Ford four and five stars in all tests, including a five-star rating for side impacts (the most common type of injury accident). Car and Driver also reports that the "Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is notoriously difficult to please, made the Edge a Top Pick for safety." The Edge’s IIHS rating is also noted by Cars.com, which says that the "Edge's crashworthiness is top-notch."

Car and Driver reports that the 2008 Ford Edge comes with "a panoply of safety equipment, "including a full set of airbags as well as ABS and stability control. According to Cars.com, the Ford 2008 models' "AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control...monitors body lean and intervenes if it senses an impending rollover in order to keep the vehicle's wheels on the ground." In addition to all of this, Edmunds mentions that "rear parking sensors are optional on SEL and Limited models" of this 2008 Ford.

"A low dashboard and chair-height seats provide good overall visibility" in the 2008 Ford, reports ConsumerGuide, "though the rear headrests partially block the view astern." Cars.com adds, "while visibility is pretty good to the rear, a rearview camera--an increasingly common feature worth having--is not yet offered on the Edge."

Conclusion

The 2008 Ford Edge scores well in crash tests, and it has extensive standard safety equipment.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front impact protection--driver; four stars, front impact protection--protection; five stars, side impact protection; four stars, rollover resistanceNHTSAa panoply of safety equipmentCar and Drivercrashworthiness is top-notchCars.comgood overall visibilityConsumerGuide TheCarConnection.com gives the 2008 Ford Edge high marks for safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards this 2008 Ford four and five stars in all tests, including a five-star rating for side impacts (the most common type of injury accident). Car and Driver also reports that the "Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is notoriously difficult to please, made the Edge a Top Pick for safety." The Edge’s IIHS rating is also noted by Cars.com, which says that the "Edge's crashworthiness is top-notch." Car and Driver reports that the 2008 Ford Edge comes with "a panoply of safety equipment, "including a full set of airbags as well as ABS and stability control. According to Cars.com, the Ford 2008 models' "AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control...monitors body lean and intervenes if it senses an impending rollover in order to keep the vehicle's wheels on the ground." In addition to all of this, Edmunds mentions that "rear parking sensors are optional on SEL and Limited models" of this 2008 Ford. "A low dashboard and chair-height seats provide good overall visibility" in the 2008 Ford, reports ConsumerGuide, "though the rear headrests partially block the view astern." Cars.com adds, "while visibility is pretty good to the rear, a rearview camera--an increasingly common feature worth having--is not yet offered on the Edge." ConclusionThe 2008 Ford Edge scores well in crash tests, and it has extensive standard safety equipment.  2008 FORD EDGE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "good-looking...capable crossover" Cars.com: "has the tough look of a sport utility vehicle" Edmunds: "the cabin of the Edge is rather ordinary" Kelley Blue Book: "sleeker, sportier profile that helps set it apart from the crowd" ...

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Other Choices:

Unlike most of its similar-size competitors, the 2008 Ford Edge doesn't have an available third row of seating. But its interior is a more comfortable place for four (or up to five) than several of its competitors, especially the Murano and Tribeca. The slight interior improvements and new SYNC system introduced on the '08 Edge help make the Ford more competitive against top peers such as the Highlander. Relative to the Edge, the Tribeca and CX-9 are a little sportier on the road, with slightly firmer suspension setting and crisper handling, while the Highlander and Veracruz have styling that's less exciting and possibly less offensive. Premium fuel is recommended for several of the Edge's competitors, but cheaper 87-octane fuel is fine for the Edge. The Mazda CX-9 is a rival to the Edge, which has a slightly sportier character, but the two share mechanical underpinnings.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By sherry #1, Posted: 2/3/2009

    sherryg

    The 2008 Ford Edge is a tank! My eight month old son and I were rear ended while at a complete stop by a Nissan Pathfinder that was traveling 30 MPH yesterday. I am so thankful to say that we walked away with muscle aches and pains. My car sustained very minimal damage and my husband was able to drive it away from the scene of the accident. He is a firefighter/medic and looked at saftey ratings of the three crossover/SUVs we were considering buying and I am thankful that we chose the 2008 Edge. My husband was on the responding engine company that got the call and he himself was amazed at just how well my Edge performed to keep us from being injured, especially our child that was in the backseat and closest to the point of impact! Thanks Ford!

  2. By  azzurro #4, Posted: 4/23/2009

    father just bought one

    just bought an 08 ford edge limited awd and he loves it. the other reviewer is correct about the safety of this vehicle - i believe it has 5 stars all around in terms of rating, and that newer 3.5 engine is just what a lot of Ford models needed.
    there IS hope for American cars after all...

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