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I eventually settled on the Coverking oak velour(V17) because it was not to dark and not to light. The taupe(V15) and the Dark taupe (V19) were my second choices both a hair darker than the oak. The stone interior is not easy to match because it has no warm tones which are present in most of the mat colors. The coverking dash cover is slightly different than the dash mat in that it covers more of the grills(defroster) which is the source of most of the glare. In addition, the coverking actually fits over the storage tray on the top of the dash(and grey trim piece) which was source of glare on the pre-production vehicles and is still a source of glare for some people. The portion that fits over the storage tray was contoured so that it follows the inside of the tray so you can still use it only without the rubber insert. The Coverking also did not have a cut out for the light sensor on the dash so minor modification may be necessary, (I plan to cut a small section between the two grille cut-outs and fold under an pin them) as each vent opening has an individual cut-out unlike the Dashmat which has a continuous opening. What I liked about the Dashmat brand is that it sat slightly flatter. It gets down to form or function, the coverking worked better to limit glare while the Dashmat had a slight "Edge" in appearance as it looked slightly more fitted. The taupe or latte would work if you opt for the the Dashmat brand however, the latte was a little to light in color if glare is an issue for you. The Dashmat also provides a opening for the light sensor on the dash. If you call the manufacturer direct, they will send samples which are better than the pictures but, none of the colors were a perfect match for the stone.

Here is the link to new colors for the seeing impaired: I was hoping for a medium to dark blue in 2007. https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/2008fle....asp?Model=Edge

Thanks, I thought that the computer kept a "Memory" of throttle position and other similar information that would modify the shift points to a some degree. I guess they have good spin doctors in the marketing Dept?

That computer is a fickle thing, the mileage seems to be all over the place sometimes for no reason but is usually pretty close in the end, I have noticed significant fluctions when at idle for a while. As for the upshifting, the computer has a memory of your driving habits which will impact how the transmission shifts etc. I was also told by a service manager not to baby the vehicle during break in but drive as you usually would or it won't act accordingly when you do step on it. Maybe someone out there has a better grasp on how this works exactly and could give a more technical description?

That computer is a fickle thing, the mileage seems to be all over the place sometimes for no reason but is usually pretty close in the end, I have noticed significant fluctions when at idle for a while. As for the upshifting, the computer has a memory of your driving habits which will impact how the transmission shifts etc. I was also told by a service manager not to baby the vehicle during break in but drive as you usually would or it won't act accordingly when you do step on it. Maybe someone out there has a better grasp on how this works exactly and could give a more technical description?

I also noticed the long interval on oil changes in the manual and after speaking with the service rep. found out that they use part synthetic oil at the dealer, thus the extended interval however, if driving in stop and go situations he suggested that you go with the shorter interval for heavy use /dusty conditions . Personaly, I prefer the 3,000 mi. interval because I keep my vehicle for the duration and don't trade in on a regular basis. Long live your edge!

Speaking of the center storage compartment, does anyone think they overdid it a bit? It really cramps things when going to clip in the safety belt or if I have cell phone on my belt! Wanted to know if anyone else feels the same or if I need to get a more compact cell phone?

I just purchased a SEL+ with back-up sensor option and paid close to sticker however, I made the deal because Ford had special finanacing that was good till late April(?) of .9% on 36 months, 1.9% on 48 months, 2.9% on 60months and gave me a very gernerous trade-in on a 1995 Villager in good condition. What I lost on haggling price, I made up for on financing and trade-in which put me well ahead of the curve, so I took the plunge. I did not think I would do any better in the Fall. I have been waiting since Fall of 2006 for this vehicle to show up and could not wait any longer!

I would also like to echo that sentiment! In alll my excitement over getting mine I forget to pass on my thanks to all the hard work that was put into launching this vehicle!!!!!!!!! From all I read on this site, it does not sound like it was an easy launch. I have been waiting since the 2006 Chicago auto show to park one in my driveway! Now I can settle down and watch some great series on the way to Lord Stanleys Cup! If only I could fiqure out how to get my B-Hawks back in the playoffs?? I guess two out of three ain't bad! Thanks again to all !

cd :\[/img] Here are those pictures I promised. Please note that the mat is set in place as I did attach with the small adhesive strips that are pre-attached to the underside of the mat. I will be returning this one as I am hoping to get a little better color match. It looks pretty good but , I am hoping a darker brown may tie in better with the dark portion of the dash. Let me know if you are interested in knowing which color I settle on to go with stone interior. Hope it helps! P.S. Color shown is "Latte"

You are incorrect, I just received one this weekend and layed it in place to check fit and color. The reason it works is becuase there is a cut-out seam that allows air bag deploy unobstructed. The fit is very good overall even with all the curves in the edge's dash! I ordered the velour fabric material as it does not look like carpeting like some of the dash covers. I do need to exchange my dash mat because of color (stone interior is not easy to match) but will post picture tonight before I exchange for another color. I will let everyone with stone interior know what matches well color wise once I get it right. The color swatches on the web make proper color match difficult. In addition, it does cut down on the glare issue that people are experiencing. It did wonders to upgrade the interior look, cut glare off dash, and soften the acousics in my last vehicle. The das cover in my edge does cut down on most of the reflection except for the defroster grates where you still get some reflection. The dash cover with a good pair of sunglasses should resolve this issue for everyone. I would stick with the mid to darker colors for better reflection midigation. [/size][/size]

Have not experienced this problem however, do remember reading in the manual that there is a way to turn this feature off, you may want to double check the manual and it may help???

Audiophile system sounds pretty good however, I think an upgrade to aftermarket speakers usually improves the sound. I never like the sound of the tweeters (sound tinny)in sotck speakers however, in the edge they are decent. I plan to upgrade the front (2-way 5"x8"s?) and rears which I have not looked at closely but I think may be the smaller??? When I get around to doing it , I will post my results as I am trying to get some of the more necessary things done before I start on the luxury items!

This issue is addressed in the owners manual and is common in many vehicles. Certain vehicles experience extreme buffeting when the windows are opened a certain amount which is unique to each vehicle. The first time I experienced this in my wife's car I thought my eardrums were going to burst! Usually opening the windows a crack usually solves this problem but hinders things for people who like to use there rear windows for this purpose. This is why I loved my motorized vent windows in the rear of my old Villager, as they create great air movement in the vehicle without these issues and it also extended the comfort zone so that I did not need to use A/C until things got really hot and humid. Sounds like an opportunity for an upgrade if any employees are listening? I heard Ford is encouraging this sort of thing these days! This may also prompt some people to opt for a higher trim level?

I should re-phrase my discription from my above post, in my previous vehicle, the dash mat helped provide better acoustics in the drivers compartment by absorbing sharp sounds instead of bouncing them off the windshield and dash into your ears! ......much like adding curtains in an empty room. In any event, I will share my impressions on the benefits I obseve concerning light reflection and acoustic benefits experienced after I install in the edge. Hope I wil be able to help those who are experiencing reflections problems and steer new buyers into the correct interior color.