ls973800 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 When I test drove several new Edges last July, I noticed that if I took my foot off the brake to coast, the car would slow down quickly. It felt as if there was a drag on the car brakes, even though I was not touching the brakes. The salesman said it was due to the 20" tires and wheels. I bought an Edge and within a day or two of owning it and reading the owner's manual, I learned that the drag effect was actually something to do with conserving fuel. It even said in the manual it would feel like the brakes were being applied. How for the life of me slowing a car down (using the transmission I assume) instead of letting it roll unencumbered like most cars and trucks do saves fuel is beyond me. I am not one for shifting into "N" to coast, and the slowing down is something I have gotten used to. I'm pleased with the MPG of my FWD Limited, but would it get better MPG if it could coast more instead of being restrained? Anyone know the logic of slowing the car down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 It cuts the fuel to the engine when coasting, but the engine is still turning so you get a little engine braking. It's just a side effect of the fuel cutoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Akirby is right, it is by design. A way Ford was able to increase fuel economy. Edited August 25, 2013 by Cellbine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Wonder if they will ever put a hybrid in the Edge? Edited August 25, 2013 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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