Unlike the ST-Line package that is available on humbler Edges, the ST is a fully-fledged performance-orientated model with its own special turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine, as well as upgraded body rigidity and better suspension and brakes. We review the Ford Edge ST as a standalone performance model at the top of the Edge lineup. A good amount of fun but still usable daily. There's loads of stopping power, but it's easy to find that balance between slowing normally and doing a full-on emergency stop.įord's Edge ST is like every other ST product. Naturally, the ST also has bigger brakes, and they're easy to modulate. The steering is nicely weighted, though there's not much in the way of feel - pretty much par for the course in this segment. Even with the optional 21-inch alloys, it can still iron out most imperfections. The ST hits a nice balance between a semi-engaging driving experience and day-to-day comfort. Sporty crossovers and SUVs like this still need to be compliant and comfortable. Any further than that, and it will respond like the hefty SUV it is. Still, as with the engine, the handling is at its best when you drive at 70 percent. These systems work beautifully and keep the hefty body in check. These include thicker anti-roll bars for added rigidity, sportier spring rates, and a brake-based torque vectoring system. However, the 2021 model was a marked improvement over the 2020 version.įord adds several enhancements to ensure the ST feels sportier than the standard Edge. Downshifts are particularly slow with the paddles. Paddle shifting does not give you complete control, and the car will still shift up too soon. You then start engaging with the paddles, realizing soon after that they're merely there for decoration. It allows for more revs but still changes up too soon. The shifter has an S mode, situated just below Drive. The final 30 percent is just annoying, thanks to the gearbox. Instead, the turbocharged torque allows it to ride smoothly out of corners.īut this crossover is at its best when you drive it at around 70 percent of its ability.
It's worked wonders, and the ST has since felt lighter on its feet and gets less confused. The goal of this is to improve the shift action, essentially bypassing what would've been the 2nd-to-3rd shift. Two years ago, Ford received much criticism for the behavior of the eight-speed automatic, so last year, the Edge ST lost its second gear, with all other ratios remaining identical. It's almost like a turbocharged diesel, with an additional 1,000 rpm to play with. This V6 is not a rev-happy powertrain, and it makes the maximum 335 horses at 5,500 rpm. The 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 in the ST produces 335 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. The ST is more fun than the regular car but far from giving you laugh-out-loud moments behind the wheel.Īs for practical elements, the Edge ST has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. Still, the upgraded suspension does an admirable job of keeping the body lean to a minimum. The ST is still a tall car, and you can feel it through the corners. Power is nothing without control, and the ST is so much more than a larger engine and some ST badges. So, the added power is more than enough to overcome the additional weight. Turns out it is because, according to Ford, the ST will accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than six seconds. It's an excellent powertrain, but you have to wonder whether the weight penalty over the standard car is worth it? Power is sent to an all-wheel-drive system via a seven-speed automatic transmission. Instead, you get a 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 developing 335 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. Ford's Edge ST is not powered by the same 2.0-liter turbocharged engine as the rest of the line-up.
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