2008 Ford Edge SEL AWD Review - What Has Changed In 16 Years...

[@noahh.8737]

2013 ford edge is the most comfortable car i’ve ever driven with good power space etc and even w 325k miles drove like new my friend still has it and daily drives it everything works, windows, ac, bluetooth, speakers, everything

[@christopherowens7420]

Same here 312412 miles

[@rndfor]

​@@christopherowens7420 Just wondering how many times did you service the PTU?

[@jacobboni3889]

I remember back in 2008 these looked so futuristic. Black ones were used in James Bond Quantum of Solace.

[@damilolaakanni]

These 3.5 V6 engines (the transverse ones only) as well as the Ford/Mazda 3.7 V6 were known for water pump failures, and the water pump is in a hard to reach spot, so it's going to be pretty expensive to replace. Apart from that major issue, I've not heard much about those engines when it comes to reliability. BTW, the Edge later got a twin turbo V6 engine, which is pretty much non-existent in this segment, as well as a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine.

[@HarleyMartinez-t6e]

I know that a 08 Ford EDGE SEL @damilolaakanni

[@johnd5729]

Expect to pay around $1k-1,300 for a waterpump replacement on the 3.5L V6... I've replaced a few of them, and once they're replaced, you shouldn't have any other issues. Just be sure to catch the problem early on so it doesn't overheat the engine.

[@littlepencilxd7270]

My Fusion Sport with the same 3.5 had 235k. They are good engines, with a water pump/timingchains replaced once in lifetime

[@calvin4319]

Its not as common as people say it is, its over exagerrated for the sole fact that its internal, ive seen plenty of edges, taurus,explorer, etc. still going strong on the og water pump, especially police vehicles with heck of lot more abuse and hrs with the engine running, Ive owned multiple 100k miles plus 3.7 and 3.5 fords, as long as u change the oil regularly your good and youll catch if the pump is starting to fail before it does any damage.

[@calvin4319]

@Jazc-mp889 how many miles tho?

[@aamirqz]

I can't believe you haven't reviewed a Ford Flex yet! Hopefully one of your subscribers will offer theirs to be reviewed one day.

[@scottbeegle9291]

The Edge of this era (along with the Fusion) were based on the Mazda 6 platform.

[@raymondkay4896]

I had a very nice 2007 Lincoln MKX that I sadly got rid of at 220k miles, just before I discovered your channel. It was loaded - heated/cooled seats, power folding rear seats, the headlights turned slightly as you turned the steering wheel, power lift gate, huge sunroof, THX sound system, a decent sized digital screen/infortainment system etc. It also had that retro looking Lincoln grate style grille. It probably didn't drive all that different than the 08 Edge, but it got me where I was going!

[@davidp2888]

It's a capable appliance.

[@Me-eb3wv]

The perfect appliance for winter commuting here in the rust belt

[@gm12551]

That was the order of the day and era

[@Lincolnator721]

Yeah it received an award for one of the best riding crossovers in the market

[@topspeedreviews]

SO GLAD YOU MADE THIS VIDEO! My 08 SE is still running like day 1. Made it look better than a 2024. Some retrofits go a long way

[@doug6191]

10:00 - This take is so dramatic. 😂 The Edge wasn't some radical debut. By this point (2008), the RX300 was approaching a decade on the market, and it more or less defined the segment. Heck... The Grand Cherokee was out in the early 90s with the same formula, albeit more truck-like. The Pilot, Highlander, X5, CR-V, ML, RAV4, XC90, VUE, Escape, Equinox, & on & on were all running around on the streets with the same basic shape and various sizes of engines. The Edge was average, not innovative. It's not akin to some caveman tool. 😂

[@gm12551]

Edge was new but bland. RX has getting old but still reliable. Grand Cherokee was crap with a cracker type fall apart interior. All the RAV-4 etc were still small and 4 cylinder and were varied. Saw plenty of these and not many left today.

[@geoffreymak000]

“Mid” 😂

[@name4379]

Man seeing that radio reminded me of the 06 Ford Freestar my dad used to own

[@AsteroidsDeluxe]

Yes it is a 2008 parts bin Ford like my 2008 Taurus SEL and that’s not a bad thing. My college son is currently driving it these days. About 115,000 miles on it now and never any problems from the 263 horsepower 3.5 liter and 6 speed drive train. Typically the Limited trim got the dual climate control and leather heated seats so this is an optioned out SEL. Dual exhausts pipes is a nice touch.

[@Aaron.Crow512]

Make sure you change out the AWD fluid

[@AsteroidsDeluxe]

@@Aaron.Crow512Thanks for the heads up but my Taurus is the base front wheel drive.

[@Aaron.Crow512]

2014 models were the best ones we had a mid level limited minus the radar cruise control, and self park .. but had the vista rough and the engine was so powerful . I miss thst car

[@sentiencepsn2714]

9:19 Also four door wranglers. In 2007, Jeep believed up to a quarter of buyers would be interested in a four door. Fast forward a few years, and it’s now the two door that’s in the clear minority.

[@doug6191]

This configuration (5-seat mid-sized crossover) is underrepresented in the market. People don't need 3-row crossovers (those people need a minivan), but that's pretty much all we get in the mid-sized market. Now, all we have for 2-row mid-sizers is the Blazer, Grand Cherokee, and....that's it. (?) As for this Edge, I liked these, but the original Venza was (to me) a better option for this class at the time. Better reliability and more interesting design. It also had more space, if I recall correctly. Fast forward to today, Edge is dead in the US, but lives on in China and it's better than it ever was.

[@damilolaakanni]

Toyota is bringing the Crown Signia (somewhat a successor to the original Venza) which would compete in this segment, there's the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, the Honda Passport, base trims of the Kia Sorento, and the Subaru Outback.

[@noahh.8737]

i’m pretty sure the venza was a copy of the edge lol they just look too similar and came out around the same time and it would make sense bc toyota likes to copy ford a lot of the time at least back then but they just make the more reliable version 😂

[@doug6191]

@noahh.8737 😒 I'm pretty sure the Edge was just Toyota's Highlander, but with only 2 rows.

[@blue-tb2fd]

@@noahh.8737 That's really the Toyota way most of the time. Let everyone else be on the cutting edge, then take their ideas and refine them to make them reliable and practical

[@brandonmagliola5014]

I always wanted one thanks to Derek Jeter… guys got an edge!

[@azuproduces]

I almost got a 2010 SEL from my dad's coworker ...engine blew like a week before I was supposed to send him the money 😆

[@moeanthony9308]

Changing spark plugs near the fire wall is not fun in these. Major major work

[@wigletron2846]

Yup. You have to pull the intake manifold and maybe loosen the engine mounts to tilt the engine forward enough.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@wigletron2846 Exactly. It was reliable but maintaining is a chore and a half

[@jo.yourbro]

It's not so bad on this car. Alot of other cars like mini vans have it worse because the cowling is in the way.

[@FatSquidward]

My grandfather has one of these with nearly 250.000 miles and it’s on its last legs.

[@noahh.8737]

my friend has one w 330k and it’s still fine

[@caliboyrob]

Ive always liked these. Outside of the water pump these actually don’t have much issues. Perfect size & fairly good gas mileage. You find one with decent mileage you should consider it.

[@boshwackhorseperson3762]

I currently drive one of these as a hand me down while I'm scraping together the money for an MK7 GTI and it's been a decent shitbox. Runs fine with 220k miles on it.

[@dave11686]

Always liked these

[@HarleyMartinez-t6e]

I know

[@HarleyMartinez-t6e]

Yep

[@davinp]

Many years ago Ford used to advertise Quality is Job #1. That is not true anymore as Ford's quality and reliability have gone downhill

[@gm12551]

Looks like the insert might be removable in the cup holder. Not 100% on that however.

[@1985_Honda_CRX_Si]

these are such a pain in the ass to work on

[@calvin4319]

theyre not that bad they rairly break from what ive seen and from my experience owning 3.7 and 3.5s, people just hate the internal water pump, which usually doesnt fail in the lifteme or most peoples ownership of the car.

[@noahh.8737]

@@calvin4319they’re super reliable my friends has 330k miles and she’s had no issues only regular maintence (oil changes tires spark plugs) nothing else has gone wrong in 4 years and almost 100k miles (she got it w 245k) and the car has been beat on

[@taurussho86]

​@@calvin4319I bought mine in 2020 with 129k miles in it. Currently at 190k miles. Only replaced coil packs, control arm and ball joints. No leaks anywhere. Extremely surprised how reliable it's been.

[@Lincolnator721]

I have a 2009 ford taurus. 195k miles

[@1985_Honda_CRX_Si]

@@calvin4319 they rarely break but when my alternator went i had to take apart half the motor just to get to it, its just so compact

[@alexcuevas5633]

This car is an example of peak Ford. But ford has become better so far like anything but I really like this era for them

[@Imedanstolper]

7:50 Did someone forgot that there is a dress

[@NicholasL2288]

Hi, could you do a video on the 2012 Mercedes GL450, and 2016-2022 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription?

[@takumijager2372]

Nice Vapid Radius!

[@jordanricker4948]

How does this compare to an 08 Tribeca? I doordash in an 08 Tribeca and I certainly see a lot of similar design ques, but I love driving my Tribeca. I don't see me liking this tiny minivan very much. Longitudinal drivetrain or BUST.

[@FroggysProductions]

I always thought the rear end of these was ugly now you have to drive a new one

[@Rich_123]

7:50 The dress is white and gold!

[@omostim2385]

I kinda liked driving those meaty mobiles. Also the Lincoln version

[@HastySwampert]

I learned about this car from the Sims 2

[@mumwifeteacher]

Hidden center console storage great for hand guns and bricks of coke.

[@benviehman8640]

8:29 "But it's definitely not the shape it used to be." What do you mean "It's not the shape it used to be"? This was only the second model year these were ever produced 😅

[@Mintman83]

I had one but it was totaled it was a magnet for deer

[@GermanCarGuyMN]

My mom owns a 2015 SEL, it’s a piece of junk, we just had to dump 2,000 dollars into electrical repairs, and it had less than 80,000 miles on it. I’ll stick to Mercedes after my dad’s went 200,000 miles trouble-free

[@devn_08]

Most npc car to ever drive the streets

[@bwofficial1776]

For being such a mediocre car, I still see a fair number of these still going. 2008 Ford was a little better than GM and their cars were fine. Plasticy but adequate transportation and reliable by American standards. I kind of like what Ford was doing with their styling at this time.

[@sneakerfreak2002]

Woof what a stinker this one is