The aFe Vulcan Series 2-1/2 IN 304 Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System (49-33133) is a rear-section exhaust built for the turbocharged 2.7L EcoBoost V6 in the Ford Edge ST. The manufacturer builds it from 2.5-inch 304 stainless tubing and pairs it with a high-flow stainless muffler finished in black. Its mild tone is the manufacturer's stated sound profile, so this is a sound and flow upgrade rather than a loud drone-prone system. Stainless construction and the black muffler finish are the manufacturer's stated answers to rust and corrosion, which matters on a daily-driven crossover that sees road salt.
Compared with the factory exhaust, this system gives you a fixed 2.5-inch tube path and a high-flow muffler, both chosen for better exhaust flow. The manufacturer does not publish horsepower or torque figures for this part, so buy it for the sound, the stainless build, and the bolt-in fit rather than for a claimed dyno number. Fitment is listed by the manufacturer as the Ford Edge ST 2.7L V6 across 2019 to 2023 model years, but details vary across sources, so confirm your year and engine with the manufacturer before ordering. Searches for "2019 Edge ST cat-back," "2.7 EcoBoost Edge ST exhaust," and "mild sound Vulcan 304 stainless" will bring up this exact application.
The manufacturer's listing names the Ford Edge ST with the 2.7L V6 for 2019 through 2023. Details vary across sources, so confirm coverage for your specific year with the manufacturer before ordering.
No. The manufacturer describes it as a direct bolt-on system that uses factory-style hangers and requires no cutting or modifications.
The manufacturer describes the sound as mild, produced by the high-flow black stainless muffler. Volume is subjective, so the manufacturer's description is the most reliable guide.
Because the manufacturer specifies a direct bolt-on design with factory hangers and no cutting, this is a bolt-in job rather than a fabrication project. The manufacturer publishes installation instructions for the 49-33133, so review them before you start. Owners on user forums who have worked on Edge ST exhausts report that the stock tips are held to the bumper by three 8mm bolts, and the top bolt is hard to reach, so a flex extension on a 1/4-inch ratchet helps. Work with the vehicle fully supported on a lift or jack stands, and let the stock system cool before loosening flange bolts.
