2011 Ford Edge Offers First-of-its-Kind Technology

2011 Ford Edge
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Behind the fresh face of the new Ford Edge, a new 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine delivers 285 horsepower – the best standard horsepower in the class.

The Ford Edge also gives you 27 mpg hwy – maximum. V6 mileage no one else can beat. Available all-new, industry-first MyFord TouchTM driver connect technology fully integrates your digital world with your vehicle.
And the available new BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) and class-exclusive adaptive cruise control help you maneuver smarter.

The new Ford Edge crossover does all this –with inspiring handling and sportier looks than ever.

Twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) on the new standard 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine helps Edge deliver maximum V6 efficiency and power no one in the class can beat. We’re talking 27 mpg hwy and best-in-class 285 horsepower, not to mention 253 lb.-ft. of torque.

On top of all that, every Edge is equipped with a fully independent suspension that’s been retuned for even sharper handling.

The available new 6-speed SelectShift AutomaticTM transmission is engineered to hold your manually selected gears for a truly engaging drive. Of course, you can also allow it to choose the best gear for you. Either way, you’re in for an exhilarating experience.

Introducing MyFord Touch First-of-its-kind technology — only from Ford.

Introducing revolutionary all-new MyFord TouchTM driver connect technology – powered by the latest version of our award-winning Ford SYNC® system. The 2011 Edge is the first and only vehicle to bring you anything like it. Vibrant LCD screens. Intuitive controls. Voice activation. Together, they make it easy to access your entertainment, phone, navigation and more.

Available MyFord Touch features two 4.2-in screens in the gauge cluster, 5-way controls on the steering wheel, an 8-in. touch screen and an extensive media hub. It’s an innovative new way of interacting with your vehicle that allows you to keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.

MyFord Touch Connects your worlds with your drive.

Touch to activate. Touch again to dive deeper. It’s as easy as that. The available MyFord TouchTM system’s 4 main categories – Entertainment | Phone | Navigation | Climate – are color coded and instantly accessible by touching a corner from any screen. From placing a call to browsing music, MyFord Touch follows your lead.

The fun begins at home – where you can choose to display your favorite snapshot or fill the screen with hot-button shortcuts to the features you use most. You set it up however you want it to work. Here are just a few of the ways you can make it all yours.

Plays Your Music
CDs. USBs. MP3s. SYNC works with lots of sources to play tunes using easy voice commands.

Displays Album Art
Browse the contents of your MP3 player by album in a cool 3D carousel with MyFord Touch.

Displays Landmarks in 3D
The available Navigation System is a convenient SD-card upgrade that provides voice-guided turn-by-turn directions as well as colorful maps that you can zoom and scroll with more accurate visual information including new 3D landmarks.

Know where you’re going with bold new graphics.
The latest version of our exclusive Ford SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information services allows you to listen to turn-by-turn directions and follow along on-screen with new graphic arrows, street names and distance markers. You can also get personalized traffic reports on demand, and set up customized text-message alerts to help you plan ahead. Visit SyncMyRide.com for the latest features and details. Note: Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. Standard text messaging and data rates apply.

Saves Your Setting
One touch of the MyTemp button on the climate screen recalls your specific temperature setting. Fan speed, optional heated seats, and other climate-related features are easily accessible from the same screen.

MyFord Touch brings your phone book to life.
Voice-activated hands-free calling now lets you “see” who’s calling when MyFord Touch displays your phone book contact photos.

Tracks Your Interests
Local movie times, today’s horoscopes, stock quotes and more – it’s all just a call away with exclusive Ford SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information.

The 5-way controls on the left side of your steering wheel operate the vibrant LCD screen to the left of the speedometer. It’s where you go to choose your display language, check your distance to empty and set numerous system preferences. All with your hands on the wheel.

Touch, Talk, Drive.
The most frequently used features of the available MyFord Touch system are repeated on the LCD screen to the right of the speedometer. So you can use the 5-way controls on the right side of the steering wheel, or voice commands if you prefer, to make adjustments while keeping your eyes on the road.

Share your music, photos, videos and more.
The available MyFord TouchTM system includes 2 USB ports, an SD card reader and audio/video input jacks. Use them to access your music, photos and video on compatible portable devices like thumb drives, media and DVD players, camcorders, hard drives and more. You can even plug in your video game console or use your air card to turn Edge into a mobile Wi-Fi® hot-spot for your passengers.

A note of caution: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones/MyFord Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Some features are only available when the vehicle is in Park.

Outperforms the rest while turning heads.
Best-in-class 305 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque come courtesy of its all-new 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 engine. Racing-style paddle shifters provide ultimate control of its standard new 6-speed SelectShift AutomaticTM transmission. A sport-tuned suspension helps it deliver the engaging steering and spirited handling you crave in the corners, while maintaining a comfortable ride overall. Outside, aggressive front and rear fascias combine with a bold Tuxedo Black Metallic grille, jaw-dropping 22-in. aluminum wheels, oval-shaped chrome exhaust tips and more to give Edge Sport a look that backs it all up.

Keeps Your Distance.
Available adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support are smart new radar-based technologies no other vehicle in the class offers.

Adaptive cruise control uses forward radar to monitor traffic and can adjust your cruising speed to maintain a preset “headway” distance to the vehicle in front of you.

Collision warning with brake support is designed to alert you if its sensors detect a potential collision with the car in front of you by flashing a warning across the windshield and sounding an alarm. Since early warning is key to helping prevent an accident, the alert can provide 1.5 to 2.5 seconds for you to hit the brakes. If you don’t react in time, it pre-charges the brakes and increases brake-assist sensitivity to provide full responsiveness when you brake. Senses traffic you may not see.

The Available New BLIS®
The BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert uses sophisticated radar-based technology to detect vehicles in the surrounding lanes while you’re driving. If BLIS detects a vehicle in your blind-spot zones, a warning light appears in the appropriate side view mirror.

Cross-traffic alert uses similar technology to watch for traffic behind you while you’re slowly backing up. When it detects vehicles up to 15 yards away (about 5 parking spaces), it sends an audible warning, a message center alert, and a visual display in the corresponding mirror.

Surrounds you with new luxuries.
Graceful new lines effortlessly guide your eye along the dashboard and down the flow-through center console, merging into a singularly inviting interface. The new Edge is designed to comfort like never before with supple leathers, new seat fabrics, softer trim materials and more padding at essential touch points.

And for your ears: a new 390-watt Audio System from Sony is standard on Limited and Sport. Its unique Sony-designed finish panel features touchsensitive switches and is completely flat except for the multifunction dial. This system includes new HD RadioTM technology to deliver your favorite AM and FM channels, plus new local FM channels, in crystal-clear digital sound. With HD Radio, you can even use the “TAG” button on the touch screen to tag songs for purchase at the iTunes Store.

Broadens your view of everything.
With a daylight opening that encompasses nearly 40% of the top, the available panoramic Vista Roof TM gives you and your passengers access to lots of sunshine and fresh air, not to mention the amazing new scenes you’ll be inspired to seek out.

Enjoy it all from the comfort of the available new 10-way power, heated, leather-trimmed driver’s seat – standard on Limited and Sport. It includes power-adjustable lumbar support for a precise fit and a memory feature that makes it easy to share with another driver. To personalize your Edge, there’s customizable ambient lighting (also standard on Limited and Sport) with 7 different hues.

And on the practical side, every Edge gets a 60/40 split reclining rear seat that folds flat, with an EasyFold® rear seat back release on SEL, Limited and Sport that enables you to adapt in a snap.

Protects with state-of-the-art safety.
Bumper-to-bumper flow-through rails. Side-intrusion door beams. Energy-absorbing door-trim panels. All standard. AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability ControlTM) works automatically to help keep all 4 wheels firmly planted.

It’s the only brake-based electronic stability control system in the class to utilize a roll-rate sensor, monitoring the vehicle’s roll motion at least 100 times per second. You also get 6 standard airbags and the SOS Post-Crash Alert System.TM Optional all-wheel drive (AWD) helps keep you moving even if only one wheel maintains traction. It provides more peace of mind in all kinds of weather, and greater handling finesse even on dry pavement.

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