The last Ford Edge SUV will roll out factory doors on April 26, according to the union representing workers that build the car. Canada’s Unifor Local 707 broke the news in an update to members, explaining, “As communicated by the Plant Manager, the last Edge is scheduled to be built on April 26th.”
We’ve reached out to Ford for confirmation and will update this story when the company replies.
But the news would not be a surprise. Reports emerged last year that the Edge, the Escape compact SUV, and the Transit Connect compact van could all be on the way out soon. The Transit Connect has already left the U.S. market.
Ford sells three midsize SUVs, which many might consider overkill. The 3-row Explorer outsells the Edge. It also has a longer reputation to offer as both family transportation and a work vehicle. The 2-row Bronco is more of a specialized off-road vehicle, but entry-level Bronco and Edge models nearly overlap in price.
The Edge has long been the road-going, family-focused 2-row Ford SUV. Americans’ tastes have shifted toward more outwardly rugged models with truck-like design cues in recent years. That leaves sleeker, car-like SUVs such as the Edge looking dated.
But a discontinued car is often a good buying opportunity. Ford will likely stop advertising the Edge as it stops building it. Dealers usually look to clear a discontinued car off their lots to make room for the ones shoppers are seeing in ads. That can mean good deals on discontinued models.
Shoppers looking at the last Edge models may like what they find. Our expert test driver found the 2024 Edge “engaging to drive” and noted that “our consumer reviews are overwhelmingly positive.”
The move may not leave Ford without a family-oriented 2-row SUV for long. Earlier reports have suggested that the Ontario plant that builds the Edge may be reconfigured to produce electric vehicles.
