2022 Ford Edge

The Ford Edge is a midsize five-passenger crossover SUV that debuted in 2007. Landing in the sweet spot between the smaller Escape and larger Explorer, it quickly found over 130,000 buyers in the first year alone. 2015 brought a significantly revised Edge with a standard turbocharged four-cylinder, more interior space and some exterior creases to add some definition to its smooth exterior surfaces. A facelift in 2019 added even more striking elements, including new colors, grille elements and wheel designs.

The Edge comes in one body style but five trim levels; SE, SEL, ST-Line, Titanium and the sporty ST. All but the ST are powered by a twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder making 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque, while an eight-speed automatic transmission handles the gear swaps. All-wheel drive is standard on all trims. The Edge ST (“Sports-Tuned”) carries the torch for performance-minded drivers. Fittingly, it gets a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 with 335 horsepower and 380 pounds per foot of torque and a seven-speed automatic. But, of course, the ST extracts a slight penalty in fuel economy, its 21 mpg combined EPA rating falling shy of the regular Edge’s 23 mpg combined rating. 

Though the field is crowded with more than a dozen vehicles vying for consumers’ attention, the Edge squares off best against similar, two-row SUVs, including Chevrolet Blazer, Honda Passport, Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento. Many cross-shop it against slightly larger three-row models, but the Edge’s 189-inch length falls just 2.3 inches short of the Blazer and Passport though its 112.9-inch wheelbase is nearly identical. Three-row models like the Dodge Durango and Honda Pilot are up to a foot longer overall.

The base SE model ($39,440, including a $1,495 destination fee), 18-inch wheels, a six-speaker audio system, Sync 4A infotainment and FordPass Connect, featuring a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, the ability to remotely start, lock and unlock the vehicle and locate a parked vehicle. In addition, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning and cross traffic alert are part of Pro-Pilot 360. 

The SEL ($40,840) trim adds LED fog lamps, upgraded 18-inch split-spoke painted aluminum wheels, a 10-way power driver’s seat and four-way power passenger’s seat (both heated), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated side view mirrors with body-color caps and a SecuriCode keyless entry keypad. ST-Line ($44,595) models are similar to the SEL, except that exterior brightwork is replaced by either black or body-color trim, and the wheels are 20-inch premium gloss black-painted aluminum. There’s also a remote start system, universal garage door opener and wireless charging pad.

Priced like the ST-Line, the Titanium ($44,595) represents the luxury player. Accouterments include additional exterior brightwork, a foot-activated liftgate, 19-inch nickel-painted aluminum wheels, leather-trimmed 10-way power sport bucket seats, a heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, and a  12-speaker B&O audio system. The ST blacks out the trim and adds a Class II trailer tow package with the twin-turbo V6 and Ford Performance tuned suspension.

Performance: 11/15

Despite its advancing age in other areas, Ford has worked to keep the Edge’s performance up to contemporary standards. The SE, SEL, ST-Line and Platinum’s turbocharged four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic transmission deliver 0-60 times in the low to the mid-7 second range. That’s comparable to the Chevrolet Blazer’s numbers from its 228-horsepower turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder and the Hyundai Santa Fe’s base engine, a 2.5-liter four making only 191 horsepower. The Blazer and the Santa Fe offer more powerful optional engines, a 308-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 for the Chevy and a 281-horsepower 2.5-liter turbo four for the Hyundai. 

However, this group’s only performance-minded direct competitor to the Edge ST is the Blazer RS, which takes the same approach with blacked-out and body-colored trim. Its naturally-aspirated 3.6-liter V6 is rated for 308 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque vs. 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft for the Edge ST. Note the Edge’s 380 lb-ft at 3250 rpm torque figure vs. the Blazer’s 270 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. Turbocharging puts the torque lower in the rpm band, ideal for in-town driving.

The Edge and Edge ST have a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds when equipped with the optional ($435) Class II trailer tow package with trailer sway control. The Hyundai Santa Fe matches that, but only with its more powerful engine; the base engine is rated for just 2000 pounds, the lowest of the set. Despite being down on power and torque, the Chevrolet Blazer matches the Edge with its four-cylinder engine and out tows it by 1000 pounds with the V6. 

Fuel Economy: 8/15

The 2022 Ford Edge with The base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is EPA-rated for 21 mpg city, 28 highway and 23 combined. The ST version comes in at 21 mpg city, 25 highway and 19 combined. For certain drivers, it’s a small price to pay for an additional nearly 100 horsepower. 

The average mpg for both powertrains is 22 mpg combined. The Blazer AWD averages 22.5 mpg combined across the lineup, while the AWD Santa Fe returns 24 mpg combined. The Santa Fe estimates do not include the hybrid models, which seem like an unfair comparison give that the Edge doesn’t offer a hybrid. But that’s also a consideration for buyers who’d prefer better fuel economy.

Safety & Driver Assistance Tech: 12/15

The 2022 Ford Edge is an IIHS (Insurance Institute of Highway Safety) Top Safety Pick and received a five-star rating overall from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Ford’s Co-Pilot 360 program is standard equipment, with automatic high beams, blind spot warning, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, including pedestrian detection and reverse automatic braking.

Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering is available as an option on SEL, Titanium and ST models, as is evasive steering assist. Both are included as part of a package including navigation for $995 on SE models and $895 on ST-Line.

Comfort & Room: 12/15

The Edge’s cabin is showing its age. Most of the interior is unchanged from the 2015 refresh. Front legroom is 42.6 inches, second only to the Hyundai Santa Fe’s 44.1. The Chevrolet Blazer trails at 41.0.

Rear seat passengers in the Edge get 40.6 inches of legroom. The Santa Fe offers 41.7, while the Blazer comes in at 39.6. The Edge tops both in rear seat hip- and shoulder room, however, and its 40.3 inches of rear seat headroom towers over the Sante Fe’s 37.8  and the Blazer’s 38.6, while Edge’s total passenger volume of 113.9 cubic feet to the Santa Fe’s 111.5 and the Blazer’s 107.8. Clearly, if you plan on using the rear seats frequently, the Edge may have, an, ahem. Edge. 

Infotainment: 10/15

Apart from a 12-inch portrait-oriented touchpad retrofitted into the center of the dashboard, the 2022 Ford Edge’s controls are virtually identical to the last seven years’ worth of Ford Edges. But what Ford has done to keep the Edge’s infotainment and tech relevant behind the surfaces saves the day. The standard six-speaker audio system (Platinum and ST models get a 12-speaker B&O audio system as standard equipment) includes Ford’s Sync 4 software, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Rotary knobs below the touchscreen for control power, volume and tuning functions.

We’re not thrilled that the climate controls have been moved to the touchscreen, but the screen’s sheer size leaves enough real estate for those controls to stay onscreen permanently, eliminating the need to dig through menus. In addition, the graphics on the screen are clear and contemporary.

Formerly dinged for a lack of USB ports,the Edge now has two in front and two in second row; a pair of 12v poweports add to convenience. The gauge display is straightforward, with a large speedometer in the center and information screens on either side.

Cargo Space & Storage: 13/15

The 2022 Ford Edge shines in terms of cargo space, offering the most room in its competitive set. With the rear seats upright for passenger use, it provides 39.2 cubic feet, edging out the Hyundai Santa Fe’s 36.4 and the Chevrolet Blazer’s 30.5. With the rear seats folded down, the Edge offers 73.4 cubic feet, compared to 72.1 for the Santa Fe and 64.2 for the Blazer. 

Small storage space is limited to the glovebox, center console and door pockets. But, again, this is an area where the older interior design illustrates that it hasn’t kept pace with newer, more innovative storage solutions.

Style & Design: 6/10

The Ford Edge’s fundamental shape was penned more than ten years ago, and it shows. Contemporary midsize SUVs have moved on to new styling languages, and there’s only so much that can be done with trim, wheel choices and paint colors. Still, it’s far from an antique, and while it lacks the latest styling flourishes, some buyers consider the Edge’s handsome but conservative appearance a plus.

The same applies to the interior, which functions well, but the switchgear feels a generation behind. The 12-inch vertical touchscreen adds functionality and keeps the Edge from falling too far back in the increasingly important element of infotainment. Still, it looks like an afterthought—incorporating something the original designers could not have foreseen.

Is the 2022 Ford Edge Worth It? Which Ford Edge Is the Best Value?

It’s difficult to make a value argument for the 2022 Ford Edge. Its base model, the SE, at $39,440 including destination, is $1,945 more expensive than the entry-level Chevrolet Blazer 2LT AWD, and roughly $8,000 more than the Hyundai Santa Fe SE with AWD, $4,545 more than SEL AWD and  $2,745 more than the XRT AWD. Only the top Limited and Caligraphy trims start higher the Edge. 

The best value in the Edge lineup is arguably the SEL, bringing some niceties for an additional $1,400,but equipping it with radar cruise control would send the price tag past the $40,000 mark. Still, with the Edge slated to be discontued at the end of the 2023 model, savvy shoppers may be able to work significant discounts from the advertised prices. 

How Much Does it Cost to Insure the 2022 Ford Edge?

True to form, insuring the 2022 Ford Edge is very reasonable. According to our data, a typical 30-year-old female driver with a clean record can expect an average annual premium of about $1,770, though this averages all 50 states. That compares to $1,897 for the Chevy Blazer , $1,899 for the Honda Passport and $1,779 for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Visit our car insurance calculator to get a more accurate picture of your potential insurance expenses.