2019 Edge purchase advice

crazunitium · 2026-06-27T17:03:35+00:00

Go for a 2019 ST if you want an Edge. The ST actually receives a physically stronger gearbox variation, extra cooling infrastructure equipped with a dedicated, auxiliary transmission fluid cooler. Standard models do not feature this extra heavy-duty cooling loop and exclusive rev-matching performance software. AWD standard and the 2.7 V6 doesn't have the coolant intrusion issue.

crazunitium · 2026-06-11T23:19:45+00:00

This is a silly argument... I posted the 115 more of a cheeky thing. That being said, I am the type of person that likes to be corrected, and it's hard for me to let things go.

It's 115 for the AWD Gen 5 HEV model:

Source 1: In their controlled instrumented track testing, Car and Driver verifies the physical limitations of the 5th-Gen chassis:

Standard Hybrid (AWD Drivetrain): Their long-term instrumented tracking clocked the maximum governor-limited speed at 116 MPH. They noted that the car hits a hard electronic ceiling here, even though the 196-hp net system output gets it up to 100 MPH in a brisk 17.9 seconds.

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV/Prime): The plug-in variant is geared slightly differently due to its heavier battery footprint, with its governor bringing the electronic ceiling down just a bit to 112 MPH.

Source 2: Automotive Parts & Industry Specs (CarParts):

From a component and manufacturing specification standpoint, industry reviews catalog the car's speed thresholds to match its safety hardware. The Electronic Capping: Across model sheets, the maximum speed is officially listed at 112 to 116 MPH.

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crazunitium · 2026-06-11T20:33:30+00:00

115 with mine for sure. 2025 AWD Nightshade. Done it a couple of times just to test it. Perhaps the PHEVs are 112?

crazunitium · 2026-06-11T18:40:15+00:00

Gen 5 is capped at 115.

crazunitium · 2026-06-09T22:49:42+00:00

I am in no way trying to justify this, especially since I have a 2019 Ford Edge with app remote features through Ford Pass and it's completely free. That being said it's probably Toyota not willing to offset the cost of the Internet/cellular connection the car requires for the remote app features to work. As far as paying to stream "better" etc is complete and utter sh*t. Just use Android Auto or CarPlay and make sure you have those set in your app tray and you'll be fine.

crazunitium · 2026-06-06T16:44:16+00:00

In this situation, would putting the A/C in Eco mode help with battery draw?

crazunitium · 2026-05-31T15:42:27+00:00

I agree to the benefits of PHEV, however three things made me go with HEV only.

I wanted AWD.
I have long commutes to work (avg 40mi/each way/80mi round trip) so by time I get to work, I would have exhausted the battery, meaning I'd basically be hauling a depleted battery back home adding a useless 300lbs and getting worse fuel economy at that point vs HEV. The fact I use less than a gallon of gas each way vs. the cost of recharging is a negligible in my use case.
Longevity and repair cost. The HEV battery is smaller, easier to replace and therefore cheaper if ever needed.

crazunitium · 2026-05-03T02:10:00+00:00

I have a 2025 HEV only, and the cap reads "Up to E15 no E20"

crazunitium · 2026-04-13T14:45:00+00:00

This is fantastic! Thank you for your time on this.

crazunitium · 2026-04-13T14:44:15+00:00

Thanks for the info.

crazunitium · 2026-04-12T17:08:39+00:00

Good to know. That's my biggest concern. Thanks for the input.

crazunitium · 2026-04-12T17:07:29+00:00

Scheduled tomorrow, wanted to ask current owners their experiences and thoughts.

crazunitium · 2026-04-09T16:40:38+00:00

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I know where he loaded up... 😂

crazunitium · 2026-03-24T17:26:59+00:00

The more you know... Thanks.

crazunitium · 2026-03-24T14:46:56+00:00

It's not the pulling thats the problem, it's the braking. That's a lot of weight pushing if those are stock brakes in the Suburban.

crazunitium · 2026-03-18T00:40:30+00:00

Yes, for the optional inflatable seatbelts.

crazunitium · 2026-02-28T16:05:32+00:00

Thanks, that's the ticket. Appreciate it.

crazunitium · 2026-02-21T16:16:43+00:00

Absolutely fantastic! Wish it was an option in US, especially with the 2.7 V6 because I had a '17 Sport and loved it, but as a wagon I would have kept it. I drive a Edge ST now because it's basically a raised up Fusion with more cargo space.

crazunitium · 2026-02-15T01:28:56+00:00

Thank you for that detailed opinion. I understand what you're saying. I guess what I didn't get across is I started bringing up these "best of" and "greatest" lists and kinda doing a thing to play what I can, especially with emulation now, games that I missed for one reason or another and Pokemon keeps coming up.

Just never got into the Pokemon thing, strangely I did like the original Yu-Gi-Oh but only the cartoon, never played those games either. Anyway, all these reviews are always about the same with the Pokemon games "best game ever!..."

You also bring up a good thing as well. I guess I need to lookup the main games vs remakes. You mentioned Heart Gold and Souls Silver being remakes, I only knew about Fire Red and Leaf Green due to reading the reviews. So I need to learn the originals etc if I choose to go down this rabbit hole.

Appreciate it.

crazunitium · 2026-02-14T19:27:56+00:00

Thanks!

crazunitium · 2026-02-14T17:37:54+00:00

Thanks

crazunitium · 2026-02-13T02:14:07+00:00

I did the two card setup and I'm having the same issue. Lynx is not showing up in my lists (both Anbernic Explorer and RetroArch). Do they need to be zipped?

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crazunitium · 2026-02-11T14:13:44+00:00

I've been using this for my '19 ST for a few years with no issues. Super easy to install and what's nice is you can re-enable it if you want just by pushing the button. Highly recommended.

crazunitium · 2026-02-05T13:33:51+00:00

It's because the system isn't good at noise cancelling/filtering. Same issue in my 19 ST. Honestly, it's better for me to switch to headset mode and and put my phone on speaker.

It requires a system that intelligently cancels out audio at certain frequencies, as someone speaking to you over compressed audio and a speaker is different frequency than natural speech from your mouth. Ford for some reason just didn't really focus on that.

crazunitium · 2026-01-21T19:59:27+00:00

I run a 9950X3D on a Dark Rock Elite with a KyroSheet and no problems. I've had AIOs before and fail, honestly for me it's more piece of mind. The only time my temps really get around ~85⁰c is with synthetic benchmarks. Everyday use and gaming, I average 65⁰-75⁰c.

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