2019 Ford Edge ST Review - Not Worthy of The ST Badge 

What do you think of the Edge ST? Does it deserve the ST badge? Also thanks to our early video access Patreon supporters Michael H, Somark L, Sean R, Oliver U, Arthur E, David C, Israel C, Luke M, De Kun L, James M, Paul B, Julian M, Graeme P, Ethan L, Charles E, Pavo B, LeaseCosts Canada, Edgarson R, Ryan J, Kevin D, Ben M, Allen G, Andrew R, Nick L, Joe, Waleed M, Hyogo M, Omar, J, Paul B, Matt W, Bill B, Kelvin K, Carlos L, Forrest W, Kevin S, Brad M, 10ShapedFist, Phuong N, Santhosh B, Peter S, MK, Andy B, Casey A, Rob J, Andrew L, Jayjay S, Christopher K, Artur N, Alexander M, Edward A, Carlin M, Pablo O, Kevin J, Jim G, Kirk H, Brylon E, Matt P, Johnson L, Glenn K, James S, Rohit S, Grant H, Henry K, Sean F, Kim H, Joel P, larusso, Dallon H, Nealon Y, Giliar D, Matthew G, Paul F, John D, Devin B, Eric W, Brian H, Fei D, Chad S, Cameron P, Nelson C, Eric Z, Griffin O, Daniel R, James B, Doanh L, Aaron B, Jayjay S, Armel M, Jordan R, David, Maciej S, Nihilia, Geoffrey G, Jeff M, Christopher B, David G, Mark R, Thomas B, Diondi T, Brendan T, Owen Q, jj, Andersen G, Aaron A, Idean N, Wesley M, Jin L, Blair S, John S, SY, Jessie Z, Jordan S, Special K, Victor L, Logan S, Michael G, Brett, Justin O, Darren J, Noel M, Zachery P, Scott G, Chris B, Chan T, Aaron M E, Alexander R, Charlie P, Mickel, Siu C, Andrew G, Tyler S, Kevin W, Kristian L O, Matt O'C, Nik L, Ahsan U, Theo E, David H, Dylan P, Melissa N! Check out the cool rewards at www.patreon.com/thestraightpipes

That fake engine noise sounds like something is broken. Weird

Having owned a 2016 Edge Sport for the last two years I can say that for the money it is reasonable value. It is comfortable and quiet on the highway. Has enough power and torque to carry four people with a full load of luggage and easily can haul ass in any passing manoeuvre. Fully loaded editions have the safety and convenience features that most people want. Yes a European competitor is probably a better vehicle to drive but outfit them with the same options and you are 20 K apart. It is an SUV and yes you do sit higher up but handling is very good and easy to precisely pick a line while driving. The ST is an evolved step up from the Sport with the bigger brakes, more power and torque, more bolstering on the seats. I’m guessing most people will never use paddle shifters any so leaving the transmission in auto mode will do fine. This is a niche vehicle for people who want that punch of V6 torque with a sporty style that can still do family duties. If you are shopping Audi SQ5, BMW X3M40i or GLC AMG 43 you are not comparing apples to apples.

Angry moms will enjoy driving this “Super Car”

Bro this is the ONLY car (and horse) review channel I can truly say is “Great”. The camera shots, audio, and in depth descriptions of vehicles is PERFECT. The thumbnails? THE BEST. Straight Pipes sets the bar for how car reviews should be. Music isn’t annoying, it’s not louder than the dialogue, there isn’t super corny intros, they get straight into it. AND they talk about it from the point of view of an everyday Joe. Not all have a racetrack to our disposal everyday **cough** Top Gear **cough**. You guys deserve wayyyyyyyyy more subs than all those other “car review” channels.

"Dads who wants to drive faster than their brother-law" LMAO🤣

Subaru is so missing out by not bringing us Forester XT (compare to Ford ST), Forester STi (compare to Ford RS). And CrossTrek turbo.

That fake engine audio is terrible. So really they just slapped aST badge on a sport.

It’s snowing. I’m on call but the Straight Pipes dropping A Sunday morning review fixed all that! I can’t say that I’m a fan of the Edge. After seeing the Volvo XC 40 I can’t stop thinking I want that!

Dad here who wants to beat his SIL onto the highway. I test drove one of these the first chance I got, and I have to agree with most of your critiques. The biggest problem is that transmission, and hopefully that's something they can fix in a later model year. Other than that, this car ticks a lot of boxes for me, I can put a two car seats in the back, dogs in the trunk, and tow a small camper all while still having a bit of fun in my daily. That being said, I didn't buy one. I already own a Focus ST and its hard to jump from a 20k car that was great, up to a 50k car that's just okay.

That thing looks ridiculous. Guess I'll never understand SUVs.

You guys doing a great job as always! Especially love the brief short vid you made for this review to prove your point regarding the paddle shifting! I noticed you’re doing more of that stuff lately in your reviews... it’s very insightful and shows us exactly what you’re talking about quickly!

Ford made a mistake getting rid of the focus RS & ST

Pumping in fake sound makes sense in a Tesla, but in a "performance" suv? hmm I'm not digging it

So, in summation, an American commentary is that Ford did a half-ass job in putting this vehicle together. A Canadian commentary is similar, the 2019 Ford Edge ST is half-baked. Canadians are so polite....

Am I the only person that hates the new gen Ford Edge?

Finally the Straight Pipes using click-baitier titles. I hope this gets the amount of subscribers you deserve

"...people who used to buy the Grand Prix." Subtly brilliant. 😂

I actually really like the edge ST. I didn’t expect to. I test drove one, it handles great, a nice exhaust (from the OUTSIDE, i don’t like fake exhaust pumped in the speakers), and it’s really fast. Love the looks too.

You guys critique cars better than Gordon Ramsey critiques food. I love how honest you are on this one.

Look at what they did to my boy ...

The overly tall ride height is to appeal to crossover lovers who feel "unsafe" driving at a low (normal) ride height. They'll say things like "Ohhh I feel intimidated by bigger cars." Cry me a river.

With this type of great content you are soon going to reach 1m subscriber.

$56,000 CAD for an average crossover that generally just disappoints.

I have a 2018 Edge Sport with 16,360 miles on it... Love it, so far

42k for an Edge? You must be out of your flippin' mind, Ford.

Problem with this Edge ST(from what I figured from the video) is it's trying to do 2 different things at the same time. One, it is an SUV with at least mild off-road ability, driving kids and people around and going for long trips; there it kinda falls appart cuz seats arent comfortable, engine can sound gravelly and annoying, climate can be annoying. Then, as an ST, you want it to be able to haul lots of loads and do stuff sometimes quickly and enjoying it. However, not with that transmission, which would piss me personally off, then, again, that engine note in Sport mode... that gauge cluster looks subpar at best(compared to VWs for example). This SUV nails half of its' purpose in 2 different ways, but fails others halfs in 2 same ways...

First time watching you guys! 😊😊Outstanding I love how you two balance each other out to keep convo as well the humor was my fav 😍all while not missing one details just getting down to the nitty gritty 💯

Great review. I like the exhaust tips. Reminds me of the redesigned ones on the CTS. Can't believe Ford Perform didn't get the audio and transmission prog right considering their years of experience.

Great review guys! Come on Ford though, for a company that is abandoning cars to focus on SUVs and trucks, I am sure you can do better especially considering how old the Edge is. A new Edge in the near term I hope...

For some reason the back makes me think of the Pontiac Aztek

LOVE IT. You guys are always too positive in your reviews, this was a nice change of pace. I love when reviewers speak their minds.

I like when you guys are honest! Makes the review interesting!! Love it

Well the Edge ST might be good for autocross But it can never replace Fiesta ST and Focus ST/RS

You guys thinking of reviewing a ford explorer ST?

Not worthy of the ST badge indeed. Both Ford STs always had several distinct elements to them that set them apart from their regular-trim counterparts. 1. A distinct lack of advanced driver assistance tech (Blind spot monitoring, Cross Traffic Alert, Auto Parking, Parking Sensors, etc). Stripping that away wouldn't've been hard to do either, and could've saved some cost to the sticker price. People who want to DRIVE the car do not want the tech trying to do their driving FOR them. 2. Manual Transmission only. The european Edge comes standard with a 6-speed, so doing this wouldn't've been that difficult. They could've at least put a dual-cluitch in it... 3. Performance Oriented Gearing. Both the Focus & Fiesta STs had shorter gearing overall, with 6th in the Focus ST cruising @ 100km/h @ 2200RPM. Still gets decent fuel economy when cruising, not so much when on the throttle, but, hey, at least it's fun to gun it when you are. 4. Highly Bolstered Seating, both at the thigh and torso areas. You already covered why the Edge ST doesn't have that. 5. The most real fake sound possible. On the Focus & Fiesta ST, Induction sound was pumped into the cabin via an actual tube with an electronically-controlled valve when you're on the throttle. It may have been artificially activated, but at least it was the real sound, and not this crap added via the regular speakers. It's that "throaty" sound that you talked about with the Focus ST. Then, to think that they're going to make an Explorer ST...

I almost spit my coffee out after hearing the price. If for some reason you really like this car just wait 2-3 years for the value to drop 30%.

This is the review I've been waiting for. I own a 2015 kia optima sx turbo, and need to upgrade for space for my kids. My first choice is the stinger, it has the power and trunk space, but it's not an SUV which every wife seems to want. The other review I'm waiting for is the chevy blazer rs. Right now price wise, power wise, utility wise, and wife and kids happy wise, this vehicle really can't be beat.

Im sorry, but FORD makes some dull ass interiors

Best opening to a video you guys have had so far!

Ford expects people to pay $40K US for this pile?

So basically if you want an Edge, just get a Titanium.

In 2019, Ford releases the Edge ST. In 2020 Ford discontinued the Edge ST because of sales. And because of all the RU-vid reviewers 😁

Love your reviews!

great, now Hertz will have a car to put in their "performance" category!

Your reviews are so honest and just on point for the everyday owner. Been watching your videos for a while and I wish you guys had the amount of subscribers you deserve. Your videos are much higher quality than some other car reviewers. Please do not lose what makes you guys great. Btw just the right amount of clickbait for the title 👌🏼

Yuri you got a hella nice fade

My first time watching your vids and I'm genuinely impressed with the quality😊

I wish you million of subs really, the best car related channel on RU-vid

I like this conflicted review, in regards to the "who is going to buy this?" it's not going to be pervious ST owners, for 42K I would rather buy a used Focus RS and spend 15K fixing it.

Im very surprised you guys didn’t like the audio system. I absolutely love it. 800watts and no distortion at all volume levels. The old Sony systems were complete garbage though. Make sure you enable surround emulation though.

Love how they don't hold back! Keep it up guys!

Can’t wait for the cx5 review, hope you guys do some interesting handling test. I’ve been told it handles as well as the rdx.

Great review guys. Hope Ford watches it and fixes the transmission. Automakers also need to give owners the option to turn off fake engine noise .

this car makes me extremely sad

6:08 had me dying. Well done boys, well done.

Great review guys! You hit on stuff that no other reviewers mention. Well done! New sub.

Damn I wanted this to be my future dadmobile

“It feels nice in my hands”- that’s what she said

I really enjoy your program. Are you going to be doing a review on the new Subaru ascent? I’d like to get your thoughts on that if you do it I’ve been looking at one but I found some quirks with it that you might find interesting like the driving position it’s almost like you’re sitting on top of the steering wheel like you’re driving a school bus and the passenger seat doesn’t go down almost sitting higher than the driver. Just hope you’re able to do one thanks so much keep up the good work.

It does have an odd place in the market. However, if you're wondering who might buy it, it'd be my wife and I who are looking to replace our Forester XT. Since Subaru is no longer be selling the turbo forester, the Edge ST is looking to be a really nice replacement.

Looks like Hyundai Tucson with those Headlights 😂😂

Seems to me if there was a critical test drive before launching this car they would fix most if not all of said issues. But this is a part bin car. They aim for the stats and a price and glue on parts that are already available in the Ford parts list. It's a pity, because Ford used to make cars and ST and RS badges really meant something ...

Well boys they listened to your critique and added an "ST-line" option for 2020 with the base engine but kept all the looks of the ST, as you suggested. You guys did it!

So, in the Focus RS it was found there was a plug in the back you can just disconnect from the amp/audio box. Pretty much right under the tray you would look under to find a spare tire. When you disconnect this cable it disabled the fake exhaust audio that's piped through the speakers. Wonder if if that works the same in the Edge ST. If so, it's a quick fix.

Another awesome review! Should not be an ST. Like you guys said, the "Sport" line should have lived on for this kind of vehicle.

The Ford Endura. We should at least get this in Australia where we appreciate performance cars and SUVs.

I have the 2019 ford edge sel with convenient package and its great!

Best video review yet. Well done

The Edge is a car for the elderly. Making an ST version of this is like putting a supercharger on an old Cadillac Deville.

I don't like the styling for this generation of the Edge. The shape just looks out of proportion to me - the nose is too long and it looks too tall and skinny. I would get a Durango with the 5.7 Hemi over the Edge. I think the Durango looks better, can tow more, RWD chassis and has a V8 - no need for fake exhaust sounds.

Lol I pictured a Ford sales meeting "...but in this next graph you can see clearly we are killing it in the Dad's who want to smoke their brother in law segment"

what a great review, to the point and unbiased.. loved it. best wishes from the west coast guys!! off topic, do you think it might help to give a bit more info on variants when you review cars, coz I recently bought a Mazda 3( i know you guys hate it :)), but for a first time buyer the number of variants at a showroom was just so overwhelming.

I'd rather buy a Kona EV for that price! You guys have driven both; what would you choose?

I feel like Ford was like "how can we build a vehicle with every single cliche that people dislike about current vehicles trends?"

Lol love watching you two. I can’t believe there’s no review on the old Ford Explorer Sport or Platinum it’s the 1st or 2nd most selling 3 row SUV in North America. Probably not with it now with the new one being released in a few months. Looking forward to that review and the Honda Passport. Keep up the good work.

This review summarizes exactly what i had thought was gonna happen with this. I drove the F150 with this power train, and shared your sentiments about the transmission, and was hoping they would have retuned it for this set up. This will be a great addition to lots at a pre-owned price later down the line, but yeah, not sure this was worth the ST badge. Then again, with most cars being gone, what does the future of the ST badge mean at this point besides glorified Trucks and XUVs? But if the market is headed that way, this is a good start. Hopefully Ford will evolve this into more "sporty", ST-worthy performance in the future. Maybe they're easing people into this "new" category? Awesome job either way. Edge has always looked good, too, so i agree on the looks!

Best reviewers on the planet! Give them a tv show now (And theyre Canadians!!!)

Am really surprised that the other two North American manufacturers have not started a marketing campaign touting the fact that they still make cars. Time to exploit this to their gain.

I waited all day to finish my errands and shit I had to do to finally sit down and watch this!

A lot of people do a sound symposer delete removing it, at least on the Focus and Fiesta ST. Those actually sounded pretty good though in my opinion (unless you get an aftermarket louder exhaust then the symposer noise just meshes annoyingly badly).

Watering down the ST brand one SUV at a time. I'm not looking forward to the eventual EcoSport ST.

Absolutely Legendary review.

Is the ride comfy on rough roads with the 21” wheels? Seems like with sport suspension and big wheels it would be very rough

Great review, as usual. I think the word you were searching for to describe the exhaust tips is ,”trapezoid.”😁

Idk, for the people that feel they need more than a Focus ST, Y'all really need to get your heads checked, or family planning sorted... And dont @ me with the "off road capability" This can't off road for shit so yeah...

Visor test, small Tim's test, now we need to see if you can fit at least 3 Marlboro's in the glovebox for the bogey test

4:24 Yes, it does look good. Black plastic under grille could use a redesign/removal.

Hey guy's....love the channel. My question- I am 6'3 and have a 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum and love my suv. This is my 2nd Expedition and put 103k on my 2018. I want to purchase another car like the Edge ST to put the miles on for work. Outside sales and typically drive 50k + miles per year. Would this be a good choice in looking at the Edge or just drive my 2021 and take the hit on the mileage in a few years?

intro music? straight pipes production?

My wife has a black 16’ edge sport and it’s an amazing all around vehicle! Matches my 13’ Taurus SHO very well... Question. Why would you try to down shift again at redline and then say that the trans is bad when it won’t let you?

These boys make such great videos, I always enjoy them no matter what, even when they're reviewing literally the worst of the worst kind of vehicle.

Dang your videos are so magnificent I wanna go purchase a straightpipes hoodie

Can people stop putting these stupid gear "leavers" in cars, that look like a volume control of my radio please?

I personally would take the 2019 Acura RDX with SH-AWD over this.

Do you get the VW Tiguan R-Line in Canada? It is less powerful but by far not as expensive as an SQ3

"it's buckety" I don't think I've ever heard that before 😂

We need to see the Edge ST on the track

That interior looks like something from 2009

A new video is always a great birthday gift! Anyway, I think this new Edge ST is kinda half-baked. I like the Edge and this one is pretty cool, but it’s not cool enough, or (more importantly) sporty enough to be an ST, let alone a performance SUV. I guess in its defense, it’s a lot less expensive than its competitors, but you can see why. I think you’re better off just buying a used Macan, or even a new Macan.