Edge comes standard with dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags, an energy-absorbing steering wheel and knee bolster for the driver and an energy-absorbing glove box for the passenger. The driver seat uses a seat position sensor while the passenger seat uses an occupant classification sensor - both are equipped with load-limiting safety belts and pretensioners.

2007 Ford Edge offers several layers of side-impact protection, including solid unibody construction with cross-member ladder frame, a reinforced greenhouse, energy-absorbing side door trim, standard seat-mounted side air bags and Ford's Safety Canopy system with rollover detection and extended-duration side curtain air bags.


Impressive Interior Quietness

Edge's well-rounded, modern performance extends to impressive refinement, enhancing the driving experience.

Engineers spent hundreds of hours fine-tuning Edge's interior ambiance. For example, the side mirrors were specifically designed to reduce wind noise. Even the radio antenna was scrutinized. Engineers took clay modelers into the wind tunnel to fine-tune the mirror design.

By modifying the pitch and height of the spiral by tenths of a millimeter, wind noise was reduced by as much as two decibels.


Ford Aims for CUV Leadership

With its unique combination of styling, capability and driving dynamics, Edge is the perfect complement to Ford Motor Company's expanding CUV lineup. Ford outpaced the competition in CUV growth in 2005 and looks to further energize the CUV market in 2006 with the new Edge and two other crossovers - the Lincoln MKX and Mazda CX-7.

Ford Edge goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2006. It will be manufactured at Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada.

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