I found a Ford Edge that’s priced well, but I read that Ford is discontinuing this model. Is it a bad idea to buy one now? Will parts be harder to find or more expensive if something breaks?
Most cars in America get discontinued after 5-10 years, and sometimes they reuse the name for a different model. Heard Ford won’t reuse the Edge name though. Unless the whole company goes under, like Fisker or Delorean, it’s pretty much the same as buying any used car. Don’t worry too much about them stopping the Edge.
I’ve got a 2014 Focus, and I never thought about parts availability even once. Yeah, people say the transmission is bad, but I’m at 220k miles with no problems.
Marin said:
I’ve got a 2014 Focus, and I never thought about parts availability even once. Yeah, people say the transmission is bad, but I’m at 220k miles with no problems.
But… that transmission…
Marin said:
I’ve got a 2014 Focus, and I never thought about parts availability even once. Yeah, people say the transmission is bad, but I’m at 220k miles with no problems.
My 2005 Focus had 397k miles when I traded it in. Looked brand new, but the transmission was shot. Mine had the Getrag 6-speed manual, and I was told over and over again that parts weren’t available—you just had to replace it. At $2500 for a used one, I had to let it go.
Now’s actually the best time to buy an Edge. Prices will drop, and they’re great cars. Parts and service will be around for another 20-25 years, no problem. Even after that, it shouldn’t be too hard to find what you need.
Parts usually get cheaper over time. They’re still making parts for my 1986 F250. They made tons of Edges, so there will be parts for a while.
Zander said:
Parts usually get cheaper over time. They’re still making parts for my 1986 F250. They made tons of Edges, so there will be parts for a while.
They built 2,609,545 of them, to be exact.
@Joss
And we got really good at it.
Winter said:
@Joss
And we got really good at it.
Not anymore. The plant shut down, and who knows when it’ll start up again.
Winter said:
@Joss
And we got really good at it.
Not anymore. The plant shut down, and who knows when it’ll start up again.
They were planning to make batteries for the Explorer/Aviator EV, but now it’s being retooled to produce Super Dutys, maybe even hybrids in the next generation.
@Wynn
Yeah, I know. The original plan was to build the whole Explorer EV, not just the batteries. Now it’s for extra Super Duty production starting in 2026, but we’ll see how it goes.
Winter said:
@Joss
And we got really good at it.
Not anymore. The plant shut down, and who knows when it’ll start up again.
Probably around the same time the Chevy plant in Lordstown, OH reopens, lol.
There’ll be parts for a long time, and lots of those parts are shared with other Fords. If you think it’s a good deal and you like the car, go for it! Edges are some of the more reliable newer Fords.
They stopped making them at the end of April this year. But don’t worry, there are plenty of parts. I was there when the last one rolled off the line. It was a sad day for us at the plant, but the Edge is a solid vehicle.
@Uma
You work for Ford? Got a couple of questions if you don’t mind!
Hollis said:
@Uma
You work for Ford? Got a couple of questions if you don’t mind!
Sure, ask away. I’ll answer if I can.
Hollis said:
@Uma
You work for Ford? Got a couple of questions if you don’t mind!
Sure, ask away. I’ll answer if I can.
Is the Fusion gone forever? Any chance sedans will come back? (I’m a heartbroken Fusion fan). Also, what’s the best/most reliable Ford to buy these days? Thinking of getting an Explorer or Bronco once used prices drop.
@Hollis
Not sure if smaller cars or sedans are gone for good. I’m just a regular guy on the assembly line. But I do think they might bring out a smaller sedan again—Ford only has the Mustang as a small car now. And for reliability, it really depends. I’ve got a '21 F-150 and a '21 Bronco Sport. I like the F-150 more. My '17 F-150 with the 2.7 EcoBoost engine was super reliable, got great mileage, and could tow well. But choosing the right vehicle depends on what you need most.
@Hollis
Not who you asked, but I’d like to add that as long as sedans remain low-margin, Ford won’t focus on them. The CEO has said they’d consider coming back to the market if it made sense, especially with the shift to EVs.