Ford Edge Technology Guide

So you've made a wise decision and purchased a Ford Edge-or maybe you're considering the Edge as your next car purchase-and now you're blown away by the vast amount of cutting-edge technology integrated into the Edge's design. 

Sure, the new capabilities can be a bit intimidating to master, and you may not even be sure of all of the amazing abilities built into your car, but Fred Beans Ford is here to help. We've created a technology guide for the Ford Edge, which should help you understand the nuances of your powerful, state-of-the-art vehicle. 

Adaptive Steering Allows You to Make Easier Turns at Every Speed 

The advent of power steering was groundbreaking for the vehicular world. Now we've reached the next tier in steering technology: Adaptive Steering. The Edge's Adaptive Steering enhancement will infuse you with confidence while making that sharp turn around a corner. 

Adaptive Steering works by altering the steering ratio (i.e., turn radius) continuously depending on the speed of your vehicle. This quality will optimize your steering abilities in every driving situation. Depending on how fast you're moving, the system will change the relationship between how much the front wheels turn and how much you turn the wheel. When you're making turns at lower speeds, you'll find that you need to turn the wheel far less to create a sharp turn, making activities like parking a matter of flicking your wrist. 

SYNC 3 Allows You to Interact with Your Vehicle

At this point in modern technology, most of us have probably seen a digital screen implanted in the dashboard of a car. That being said, unless you've driven a Ford Edge, you haven't seen a system anywhere close to a SYNC 3.

The SYNC 3 enhancement includes the following: 

         
• A color capacitive touchscreen with easy-to-read text and graphics that shows the driver navigation options, phone functions, and audio connections all on the home screen
                 
• A super-fast reaction time when you input commands. Whether you're touching the screen with a light tap or delivering verbal commands, the SYNC 3 will react near-instantaneously
                 
• A naturalistic system that responds to your real-world talking style when you give the system commands
                 
• An optional navigation feature that allows you to say a general destination like "ATM" or "my favorite restaurant" and the Edge will provide the route 

Parking is Easy with Enhanced Active Park Assist

Enhanced Active Park Assist relies on side parking sensors to make your perpendicular and parallel parking a cinch. Ultrasonic sensors are built into the Edge, which scan for available parking spots as you drive slowly by. Once the system discovers a suitable spot based on distances from other cars, all you have to do is provide acceleration and braking, and the Enhanced Active Park Assist will guide you into the spot perfectly. 

Blind Turns Are a Thing of the Past with the Front 180-Degree Camera 

The Edge boasts a 180-degree camera built into the grille, which allows you to see around corners at low speeds. You can prevent yourself from turning into potentially dangerous situations thanks to this handy upgrade. 

The Ford Edge Also Comes Equipped with: 

         
• A hands-free liftgate, which does just what its name implies. When you have your Intelligent Access key on your person, all you need to do is lightly kick the underside of your bumper and your liftgate will open automatically.
                 
• The Lane-Keeping System keeps you from making dangerous drifts out of your lane. The system will adjust your steering wheel to put you back on course if you accidentally veer too far out of the lane.
                 
• A Sirius XM Radio, which allows you to access over 150 channels of fantastic radio programming.
                 
•  Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert tells you when you're about to merge into a lane or pull out of a parking spot and another car is in your blind spot. 

Enjoy Ford Edge Technology with the Help of Fred Beans Ford 

If you've purchased a Ford Edge, we hope this guide gave you a better idea of all the amazing capabilities built into your car.

If you haven't purchased an Edge, head down to Fred Beans Ford to get behind the wheel of the Edge or any other great Ford vehicle. Contact us for more information or to test drive the Ford Edge.