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Wow, that's wierd, you should give them a call, becuase it's listed as available for the Lincoln MKX, and as we all know, almost all the dimensions(& frame structure) arem virtually identical. Maybe they overlooked or haven't full confirmed the compatibility.

Wow, Ive stumbled across this company ONKI for running boards & they list all product as compatible with the Lincoln MKX & Ford Edge, not alot of selection but I like almost all the styles they do offer(they even have some funky exhaust tips). I'm going to enquire as to whether or not the "AR Stainless steel" versions lights can be wired to come on and off with my MKX's puddle lamps(only on during entry & exit), otherwise I also like the plain nerfboards(classy yet functional). Check it out!!!: http://www.onkicorp.com/proSubRunningBoard.html Anyone already install with these guys, please post the picture???

Hello Carlop, Hope your still reading the board, Anyway I'm really looking at these ROMIK running boards for my MKX but the internet businees photo's aren't doing it justice and no one has these boards in town to see personally. I've attached a picture of the sample photo a "seller" finally sent me close up. It looks alot different than what I expected. I was hoping the tread would be black(& rust-resistant as the road sand & salt up here in Canada will kill most metals). I know that the Edge & MKX use the same model running boards from ROMIK. Does your tread look like this??? Silver & Metallic??? p.s.- my heart is set on chrome the black version would rust-out for sure up here

Earl did he say if he could program the Edge(MKX in my case) to turn on the fogs as Daytime Running Lights instead of the "low beam"? This is important becuase for those of us who have DRL's installed by law(Canada) we would be able to install HID kits while still having DRL's. And, YES, I know to the ones who always state in every post on this blog, aftermarket HID kits are illegal.(or at least until Governments see it as a viable tax base). They have no problem flooding the market with 100+ watt "xenon" bulbs, some located within reputable large chain stores. See what that does to your wiring and the power distribution items in your Edge/Mkx!

Look at this EBAY item for LED headlight bulbs; Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LED-9005-Hi...bayphotohosting or EBAY Item number: 270359604817 Anyone see them in action??? Any thoughts??? Think this is a rip off or a first look at new technologies coming???

Hey Guys & Gals, Like I said I have done extensive research, I found out through youtube that the MKX is offered with a factory backup camera, the only problem is IT'S ONLY AVAILABLE IN in JAPAN... when will the car companies figure out with the WWW it's too hard to hide info from consumers!!!! Just watch the youtube vid's with Japanese writing, be patient and you'll se them demonstrating rear-view camera's, couldn't tell if they were also offered with factory HID's also(my other pet peeve). I then went to Lincoln Japan and found the .PDF document Checkout page 4 of this link: http://www.ford.co.jp/servlet/BlobServer?b...rvalue2=inline; filename=download.pdf It's offered as an accessory on the Japanese link, I think that's pretty sad if my supicions are right & the MKX is actually built here in North America and then shipped overseas. I'm used to not getting all the nice items for my previous vehicle(a Toyota 4-runner), understanding that the Japanese kept all the nicities for there consmers and we get the hand-me-downs, but for North American car companies to build here and not offer it's local market's what's being offered to the Japanese market is scandelous. OK I'M FINISHED MY RANT!!! If anyone finds a picture of how the camera is installed on the Japanese version MKX could you please post it!!! :-)

Your install is awsome Lex, unfortunately, there is no "lip" above the license plate on the MKX, under which you did a great job installing your camera. On the MKX the license plate is dropped under the bumper, and the rear hatch is virtually "smooth", except for the small hatch door handle in the center.... Google rear photo's on the MKX, you'll see the difference right away. Off End, thanks I know the license plate versions have come a long way, but up here in Canada, when it comes to electronics, we seem to have the low-end garbage that you would find in your discount shops in the US. That being said you mentioned drilling another vehicle, but up here we have road salt and sand in the winter, so I'm leary about drilling into any metal body panels(rust out). And, unfortunately the same thing seems to occur with plate cams when they are made of metal, they peel, flake and rust, the plastic one's start to discolour due to UV & again the nasty anti-winter road agents(just can't stand up to the nasty salt & sand we use to give us traction in the winter). I've done extensive research to try and incorporate a factory style onto the MKX, but keep on getting stumped. The rear hatch handle bezel seems to be the most logical place. It's a good place becuase there is only one small button in the middle to open the rear hatch the rest of the bezel is just space for hand grip. There is a decent amount of space on either side of the button and would still leave alot of space to grip(if your power liftgate isn't working). But this would take someone who definitely knows what they are doing, to alter & attach, the cam on the inside of the bezel. This option would give a view of the bumper & rear sorroundings(factory like install). I thought of another option which was to have a bullet cam drilled into the edge of the bezel, therefore if rust starts only the bezel is affected, but again, gotta know what you're doing. I was enquiring if someone out there has defeated the elusive MKX and achieved a factory style install to get photo's/idea's to bring to the local car audio shop. Like I said before, they want to charge big bucks for a license plate install that I can obviously do myself. I am trying to acheive a professional/OEM style install esthetically & functionally.

I'm serious about wanting to install a rearview camera on my '09 MKX. Avelectronics.com advise they will soon have a plug & play unit to display the rear-view camera on the nav screen, but...... I don't want to just install a license plate bracket cam or a cheap alternative such as that. I've been studying the MKX and don't really want to install the camera under the bumper or you won't be able to view your bumper as a reference on screen when backing into small/shallow parking situations(for any smart Alec's out there, yes I can hear the sensors, I just don't trust them and I find you're about a foot-away when the chime goes to steady tone, leaving wasted room you could have used in tight spots). Any MKX owner out there knows how "smooth" the rear of the vehicle is(virtually no place to mount the camera). Has anyone here modified & taken pictures of a more permanant install, such as in or on a part of the hatch handle, where you can see your bumper, like in factory installs??? Is there any companies out there that customize rear hatch handles to incorporate a quality camera pointing at the proper angle??? I'm stumped for ideas and my local installers are only looking at license plate cams as options(unfortunately they are also easy to steal, another reason I don't want one, not worth the hassle), If so, can you upload your install photos???