Choose a Ford Edge for the Week You Actually Live
Brown’s West Branch Ford • Used Edge Research
Let Monday and Saturday Both Have a Say
The next SUV may need to handle the commute, a few stops on the way home and the weekend you have been looking forward to. Choosing an Edge around that whole week starts with the things you want to feel easier or more enjoyable.
Begin With the Trips You Repeat
Think about the part of your current car you would most like to improve. It might be the seat, the view from behind the wheel or the way you use the controls. If your week includes drives between West Branch and Iowa City, those familiar roads can give the comparison a practical setting.
Name two or three priorities before searching. They can include enjoyment as well as usefulness. A particular look or cabin feel may be part of why you want a different vehicle.
Give Your Drivetrain Preference a Specific Check
If AWD is on your list, check the year and actual configuration. For example, the 2020 SEL offered standard FWD and optional AWD, while the 2022 SE includes Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. If AWD is a requirement, that difference tells you to check the configuration of an earlier listing rather than rely on its SEL badge.
Choose around your routes and preferences, then consider current tires and condition separately. A drivetrain label does not describe everything you will notice about the individual vehicle.
Picture the Weekend Without Buying for One Day Alone
A Hawkeye Saturday, a visit with friends or a fall bonfire may be the part of the week you picture first. Let that enthusiasm into the decision while keeping the normal trips in view.
If rear-seat flexibility matters to those plans, a split bench lets you keep part of the rear seat available while folding the other portion. The 2024 Edge’s 60/40 split-fold-flat bench is one example. Look at the arrangement with the seats you would use left available.
Choose the Next Question That Will Narrow the Search
Once the whole-week fit makes sense, our technology guide helps you decide which controls and features deserve priority. If the sporty versions keep catching your eye, the ST and ST-Line guide explains that separate choice.
Browse the used Edges at Brown’s West Branch Ford with your main priorities in mind. Our Internet Manager can help confirm an individual car’s configuration so the visit focuses on the vehicles you want to drive.
Questions Worth Asking
How do I tell whether an older SEL has AWD?
Check the drivetrain on the actual listing. For example, the 2020 SEL offered FWD as standard and AWD as an option, so SEL alone does not settle it. The 2022 SE’s standard Intelligent AWD is a later example of why year and configuration belong together.
Can I fold one part of the rear seat without folding the whole bench?
Yes, with the split arrangement. For instance, the 2024 Edge has a 60/40 split-fold-flat rear bench, so the two portions can be used separately. Check the space with the seating you still need left available.
If I want an ST-Line’s appearance, do I need the ST’s mechanical setup?
The two choices are separate. For 2024, ST-Line pairs its styling with a 2.0L EcoBoost and eight-speed automatic; ST has a 2.7L V6 EcoBoost, seven-speed automatic and Ford Performance tuned suspension. You can pursue the look that interests you without assuming the names describe the same drivetrain.