2022 Edge Drops FWD

[RedHoncho01]

As has been rumored in the news and now confirmed in the 2022 order guide, the Edge will no longer offer FWD on any models.  AWD is standard and FWD will not be an option.  The 2022 Nautilus will have FWD as standard.

[ford5]

Is the Edge AWD always on?  Does it deliver power only to the front wheels then powers the rear automatically when slippage occurs?  Is it switchable on and off?  Thanks.

 

Sorry about this post.  I did a bit of research and discovered how the Edge AWD system works with rear-wheel disconnect.  I guess everything is automatic.

Edited March 12, 2022 by ford5

[92merc]

Not sure if the Edge is the same, but "probably".  On my Escape, I can turn on a display that shows power to the wheels.  Even in dry conditions, I can see the power start out 50/50.  By the time I hit about 20mph, it slides into FWD only.  So it's running AWD only in that first few moments on take off.  Even in the winter, it's usually running FWD when I'm not applying much power and at cruising speed.  So unless it's detecting wheel slip, it spends a lot of time in FWD  mode.

[akirby]

Yes it uses FWD with the PTU disconnected until it either detects wheelspin or anticipates it based on throttle, steering angle, etc.

 

Pretty sure the 2024 Nautilus will be AWD only too.

[sigp228]

I have a 2021 Edge SEL AWD and it is all automatic.  However, I can beat it for a moment where the front wheels will start to spin if its really wet/slippery and I floor it.  But mid to 3/4 throttle in the rain just produces smooth acceleration.