Production has already started on the 2024 Ford Edge, a two-row midsize crossover that was last redesigned for the 2015, although it received a facelift in 2019 and tech updates for 2021. The automaker officially revealed a successor last year, but the all-new model will be a Chinese market exclusive. Given the lack of a replacement for North America, especially with the reveal that the all-new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus will be imported, it was unclear if anything like a direct replacement would eventually surface. According to sources familiar with the matter however, there is in fact a vehicle in the works to replace with Edge, and it will arrive in the form of an EV.
Assuming the sources are correct, the Ford Edge replacement might end up becoming the second two-row EV to join the lineup, after the Ford Mustang Mach-E, which is a bit smaller than the Edge. Another question relates to when this supposed replacement would arrive. Over the past year or so, Ford CEO Farley hasn’t exactly expressed his enthusiasm for two-row crossovers, first saying that gasoline two-row crossovers would be going away, then more recently saying he was glad the company didn’t focus on two-row electric vehicles. The latter comment likely reflects the ongoing price war that is taking place in the two-row EV segment, as Ford has been lowering Mach-E pricing and ramping up incentives in the wake of Tesla’s price cuts. Currently a second generation Mach-E will likely arrive in or around 2026.
In any event, a Ford Edge replacement will likely come after the second generation Ford F-150 Lightning and the upcoming electric Ford Explorer, per Farley’s comments in the Q2 earnings call. The latter vehicle, along with a fully electric Lincoln Aviator, will be the next model produced at Oakville Assembly plant after 2024 Ford Edge production concludes. At this point, a fully electric successor to the Ford Edge may not arrive until three or four years from now.
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Representing the compact pickup's best quarter ever.
The Mustang's got a head start, though.
Interest-free financing and more on all-electric full-size pickup truck.
The lowest-mile example we've seen in some time.
Outrunning some serious machinery in the process.
Though it expects to offset that loss via energy storage systems.
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Why would Ford create vehicle to compete with its already softening Mach E sales? Maybe this is Ford's attempt to create a lower priced EV option, but they should probably wait and see how this whole EV transition fiasco shakes out.
Go "woke go broke", sadly Ford is headed there.
I agree
And shifting more production to China to boost their profits will push me and many others Ford owners to consider other brands.
Long time ford owner, I just shifted to Rivian after 4 super duty’s and a Raptor.
Do they have a big enough stamp on the bottom of each unit that reads
"MADE IN CHINA"
If the new Edge can’t fit a washer, dryer or dishwasher appliance in the back, then I won’t replace my Edge with a Ford. Many of us Edge owners are already looking at Toyota.
I have been a Ford owner for most of my life, this is a mistake. I am also looking at Toyota, for my next vehicle. Replacing the current Edge with a an EV is a recipe for disaster!
I will not buy electric replacement for the Ford Edge! I will look elsewhere!!!
That will be your loss Barbara, Ford makes great EV's, period.
If they think Im buying some piece of.. from China, I'll gladly buy GM instead. Blazer RS doesnt seem so bad right now.
Agreed. Ford had that market nailed with Edge, and keep looking for ways to screw it up. Import from China and go full EV are both horrific decisions, and honestly whoever is making them and everyone above them should be fired.
Blazers are built in Mexico ;(
So is the Ford Bronco Sport...
"Blazer RS doesnt seem so bad right now."
If you don't mind paying $50K for a Chevrolet with horrible ergonomics.
Such a stupid decision. I was a Ford tech for 13 years, The edge was one of the most well-built and reliable vehicles Ford has ever put out. Now you're going to replace it with some electric piece of junk, that will be riddled with recalls like every other one of your EVs.
Agree 1000%!! We bought an Edge after driving the daughter's. My cousin bought his after riding in ours. My sister in law bought hers after being in ours. I'll buy another before the 24s are gone. Way to go, Ford! Build a great SUV and kill it!
That's true of every unit they decide to discontinue. As soon as the vehicle becomes it's very best they discontinue it. It's a pattern
Our 2013 Edge has been a great family car and road trip vehicle. We will not be replacing it with a mediocre family EV and terrible road trip vehicle. I guess our Ford owning days are rapidly coming to an end.
The board of directors should make an immediate phone call to Joe Hinrichs and apologize for selecting this clown Farley over him.
Definitely!!!
I find it hilarious that in the banner of articles at the top of the ford authority page is an article about how Ford is outselling its far more modern competitors, and right next to that article is one that says they are replacing it with an Ev. This company is screwed. People aren’t buying EVS. The markets not ready and they are sinking the company. I work for a Nissan dealership and it’s the same thing. I’ve been there for a year and a half and we have sold 0 Leafs. We don’t stock them cause they don’t sell. We got in a shipment of 4 Ariyas when those came out several months and we just finally sold one at a loss. These companies need to wake up. They aren’t the next Tesla
I guess this is my last edge. Not thrilled with the 2023 to begin with. To bad but will have to move on..
Went from a 2019 Edge to a 2021 Mach-E. The Edge was good but not great, ST (2.7 liter engine) was hampered by the dim witted 8 speed transmission, Sync 3 was outdated. The Mach E is faster (5 seconds to 60 instead of 5.6) and has more torque (428 vs 380). And it's instant. Sync 4 is great but the rest of the interior the Edge was better. I wish they'd just put an EV power train in the Edge or a plug in hybrid.