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Owners praise the 3.5L V6 engine for smooth highway cruising and the six-speed automatic transmission for actually holding gears without hunting. The second-generation Edge's wider cabin and 68 cubic feet of cargo space beat comparable crossovers from that era. Many drivers keep them past 150k miles because the powertrain feels unhurried rather than strained.
Transmission shudder or delayed engagement shows up around 90k–120k miles, sometimes requiring a fluid flush or valve-body replacement ($800–$1,500). Door latch failures are common by 100k miles, leaving doors unlatched or difficult to close. Blend-door actuator failures in the climate system occur between 80k–140k miles, often causing heat or AC to malfunction on one side.
Under 80k miles: $9,500–$13,200. 80k–140k miles: $7,200–$10,800. Over 140k miles: $5,500–$8,100. Premium trim (Edge Limited), clean title, and full-service history add $1,500–$2,500; accident history and transmission work drop asking prices by $1,000–$2,000.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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