I test drove an Explorer and Edge at Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale

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While I was at the Barrett-Jackson auction is Scottsdale I figured I stop by the test-track area they had set up and check it out. When I was in Las Vegas I test drove a Chevrolet Volt and took a hot-lap in a Corvette so I figured I'd check out what Ford had to offer this time.

I arrived just before they were closing down at 5:00 p.m. and there was hardly any line at all. Like the GM process, the Ford process requires that you blow into a Breathalyzer and sign a release. Unlike the GM process, Ford only verifies your Drivers License is current (GM scans your Drivers License) and they don't request your email address.

Concerning the Explorer and the Edge, they were both powered by the same engine - a four cylinder, twin turbo EcoBoost. I was very impressed with the engine; it was so smooth that when I first started it I turned it back off because I didn't realize it was running. (Both vehicles had a push button start/stop button.)

Although the test track was short the power of the EcoBoost engine was surprising and it seemed like it would be more than adequate for everyday driving.

On a final note, the interior and instrument panel of both vehicles were exceptional. It seems like all of the domestics OEMs have been working to improve their interiors and Ford's done a great job.