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Owners praise the 2017 Edge's 2.0L EcoBoost engine paired with a six-speed SelectShift automatic for delivering 245 horsepower without excessive fuel consumption on highway drives. The third-row SEL and Titanium trims sit three adults comfortably on long trips, and the cabin feels less plasticky than earlier generations. Many buyers return because they remember how the power liftgate closes quietly and the integrated roof rails never rattle.
Transmission shudder between 40–60 mph shows up around 60k–90k miles, especially during light acceleration in city traffic. Paint peeling on the roof and hood near the trim seams is documented by NHTSA starting at 40k miles. Panoramic sunroofs (on Titanium trim) leak around the seal after 80k miles, soaking the headliner. Some 2017 models report infotainment touchscreen lag or complete black-screen failures at 50k–120k miles.
Under 80k miles: $16,500–$21,000. 80k–140k miles: $12,500–$17,500. Over 140k miles: $8,500–$12,000. Titanium trim commands 20–25% premiums over SE, and accident-free Carfax history adds $1,500–$2,500. Regional variation: Southeast and Midwest hold value better than rust-belt states.
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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