Ford taps Toyota talent to perfect Edge

The Detroit News has an interesting look at how Ford used former Toyota quality expert Kathi Hanley to take a hard look at the new Ford Edge. Hanley found more than 70 significant issues and hundreds of minor concerns that could affect the vehicle's reliability if not addressed. Her frank assessment led to an intense effort to improve the quality of the Edge, which remains on schedule for its launch this fall. "The Edge's quality is more than competitive with Toyota and Nissan," Hanley told newspaper. "I have no doubt it will stand up in quality." (See also: our full report on the Ford Edge).