ST transmission is not good.
I bought a certified pre-owned 2020 ST model. It only had 20,000 mi on it appears to have been babied. It's beautiful it has tons of power and gets good MPGs considering. However, the transmission just shifts like crap. It's enough to ruin the experience in certainly not fitting of a "performance" vehicle. It is extremely disappointing. Ford has a software update, but It is hard to get them to acknowledge there is an issue. At 20K miles, any car should be shifting fine. But this unfortunately is a fairly common issue with Ford edges and their 8-speed transmission. If you get one, just turn the radio up and ignore it. And make sure you get the longest warranty you can!
A Very Good Choice
I love the size if the Edge. Big enough, but not too big. I can transport large items, such as furniture. The look is great. The interior is well finished. Enough compartments and gouges, but not overdone. I have the model that has what I think is called 'Vista View' which allows nearly the entire roof of the car to be uncovered from inside allowing a great view of the sky. It also opens which is great because I love fresh air and the feel of being outside. One of the two drawbacks I have found in approximately two years of ownership is that the transmission is not smooth at lower speeds - say under 35 or 40. Not really a problem- just a little annoying. I'm also wondering if the balkiness of the transmission now will cause any issues in later years. The second drawback for me is that the gear selector is a dial. Even after two years of using this gear selector, I have not grown uses to it. It is not at all intuitive; dials are for radios not gear shifts. I do like the car, and I'm happy I bought it. Just use this review as a heads up if you start looking seriously at an Edge.
BEST CAR EVER!
The very best car I have ever owned! So many great reasons I like it there are too many to list! I would highly recommend this car for anyone to own! Truly a remarkable automobile. Ten times better than a Cadillac I owned!
