What is the air intake height of the Edge?
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The air intake height of the Edge is 880mm. Here are some relevant details about the Edge: 1. Exterior: The Edge maintains its bold design style, featuring a large hexagonal front grille that gives the vehicle a commanding presence. The sharp angular lines further enhance its muscular appearance. 2. Features: In terms of features, the Edge is equipped with active safety systems including ACC adaptive cruise control, LKA lane keeping system, and ACS low-speed safety system. For passive safety, it comes standard with 10 airbags across all trims, including a rare knee airbag in its class.
I heard some hardcore off-road veterans discussing this at the outdoor club before. The factory air intake height of the Ford Edge is approximately 75-80 cm above the ground in an unloaded state. However, it's worth noting that this measurement can vary by around 5 cm depending on modifications like tire upgrades or the installation of underbody protection plates. Seasoned off-roaders know that the air intake height directly affects the maximum wading depth. For instance, installing a raised air intake snorkel can boost wading capability to over 1 meter. During the rainy season, never exceed half the tire height when crossing waterlogged sections, or you'll regret it when water enters the air filter box and requires costly repairs.
I'm a regular at the repair shop. Just last week, I measured the intake height of a 2018 Edge for a client. Using a laser rangefinder from the ground to the air filter's main intake, the reading was 78 cm. Two key points to note: First, it drops by 3-5 cm when fully loaded with passengers. Second, aftermarket fog light bezel installations can affect the measurement point. Once, a client's aftermarket fog light bezel caused the intake height to decrease, leading to water ingestion during heavy rain – the engine repair cost over 8,000 RMB. I strongly advise paying special attention to intake path sealing during modifications.
As a mechanic with ten years of experience, I've tested different model years of the Edge: the 2015-2018 models have the air intake located inside the right front wheel well, at a height of 73±2 cm. Starting from the 2020 model, it was moved behind the front grille and raised to 82 cm. Although this height is lower than the Prado's 97 cm, it's significantly better than the CR-V's 65 cm. It's perfectly adequate for everyday urban waterlogged roads, but if you frequently drive on muddy terrain, I recommend removing and cleaning the air filter box every 20,000 km to clear out sediment. I remember last year, an Edge got stuck on a riverbank, and muddy water flooded the air intake, leading to an engine overhaul that cost 60,000 yuan.
