The Edge, part of Ford's lineup since 2007, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. The Ford Edge has some real zest, surpassing typical horsepower for its class. Exceeding the average MPG (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and the carbon footprint. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2019. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it handles mud, snow, and sand with ease. Ford offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2014 Ford Edge is average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2014 Ford Edge has a score of 77, implying a 0.045% chance of driver death (4.1% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2014 Ford Edge has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0454% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.1888%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0454% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.1888% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2014 Ford Edge is 3% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2014 Ford Edge is 12% more likely to result in a fatal accident.
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And it is about as safe as many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2014 Ford Edge with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 58 to 99. The 2014 Ford Edge is safer than the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, the 2014 GMC Terrain, the 2014 Nissan Murano, and the 2014 Volvo S60 and less safe than the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva, the 2014 Toyota Venza, the 2014 Toyota Highlander, and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is about as safe as the 2014 Kia Sorento, the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, and the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.
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