speedtrap63

I have a chronic back problem and needed a better riding vehicle than my 05 Escape. I had researched for several months and test drove the Murano, Mazda CX9 and the Edge. The result? The Murano had no chance, as noisy inside as my Escape and too stiff a ride. The CX9 was great, plenty of power, comfortable for my back and quiet, but just a little on the stiff side. Then I drove the Edge and it was a no brainer! The ride was near perfect for me, smooth and controlled and really quiet inside! In fact the only quibble I have is that the seat cushions are a tad short for my legs, but not a deal breaker. Picked it up on June 29 and already have 1500 miles on it! :happy feet:

I've got the nav and I have to say that even if you never use it for directions or a route its really valuable as a map. It's already helped me find my way after the person I was following lost me at a light in a location I was unfamiliar with.

My Edge is probably the most enjoyable vehicle I have ever owned and is definitely the most luxurious. Mine is loaded with everything but the DVD rear entertainment system. I paid cash for mine, so I can't help with the lease, but it was $36k out the door. The bamr is fantastic, and when closed is perfectly quiet. The only thing that might annoy some people is the sound it makes during a heavy rain. It makes sort of a metallic tapping sound. Interestingly the metallic bit goes away when you open the shade and its just rain. It's apparently some sort of echo in the space created by the shade. I don't mind it, but some may.

I live in southwestern CT and my dealer was able to search other Ford dealers from Maine to Pennsylvania for the model I wanted. It turned out that they had one coming in that fit my needs so I took that one. But if you know what you want your dealer should be able to see if any other dealer in the area has one. I don't know where in CT you live but I bought mine from Stamford Motors 2 weeks ago. They are a reputable dealership with a good service department.

I agree as well. I was supposed to have the Audiophile with the factory nav, but the dealer made a mistake. What he apparently didn't know was that if the dealer installed the nav, you only get the Audiophile headend and not the speakers, amp or sub. I'm a little dissappointed, but at least the business end is correct. I'll replace the door speakers and that will satisfy me, since I want the two way speakers in the doors even if I don't get the sub!

My dealer told me before I bought mine that they can install reverse sensing if the vehicle didn't already have it and the only difference between their system and the factory system would be that the sensors in the bumper are black, not body colored. He never specified whether the system was in fact the factory version or not, and I never asked, because the Edge I bought already had it.

Congrats on your new Edge and welcome! As to your questions, I'm assuming that you visited the accessories website. The cargo management system that you get from the factory is an under the cargo floor arrangement that uses the space around the spare. The one on the accessories website is a mat with velcro corner pieces to keep things from sliding. So they are not the same. There is now a cargo cover offered, it attaches to all three headrests on one end and the other end I'm not sure about. There may be aftermarket alternatives, but I don't know of them. Myself, I bought two Neatsheets to both protect the floor and cover anything I carry. You can get them at Target, Walmart, etc, for around $6 each.

Happy Birthday and congrats on the nice ride!

Agreed, I have also played many a homemade cd in various cars without trouble. I always used a sharpie as well. However, I burn fewer cds since I got my mp3 player. Now if I can just get the dealer to fix the aux jack I'll be fine. (It only plays through the passenger side speakers. Yes, I've already checked the balance!)

That's all good advice in a vehicle without stability control, however, if you're going around a corner and begin to lose control the stability control is going to kick in and work its voodoo. I'm not saying its gonna save your ass, but its certainly going to add another variable to the equation, such as reducing engine power when you don't expect. What I'm saying I guess is that it imposes a whole new set of rules for slippery surfaces that you will have to learn to deal with. Or maybe it will save your ass and you can sit back and relax! Of course my thoughts are completely hypothetical since I haven't gotten the stability control to activate in my Edge yet! :shades:

You are not wrong, there are no hooks. For me I can't say I miss them as I've never used them in an vehicle, but I keep any small potential projectiles in a bin on the floor cargo area hard against the rear seat back. It isn't secured, but it is very stable and doesn't slide around.

This is a factory system, but the whine is most noticeable when the unit is off and as far as I can tell it doesn't eminate from a speaker at all. I had my ear against the rear seat driver's side speaker and it was no louder than when sitting in that seat. Although, its gotta be coming from somewhere, so maybe I just can't isolate it. Thanks for the Crutchfield article, I'll check out some of the things.

LOL!

It may be, although "my" whine occurs while idling as well. I will bring it to their attention, the next time I have it in for service. Thanks for the heads-up.

Congrats on the new Edge and on scoring the roof for free!

It wasn't a big deal to me either until a passenger mentioned it, and then I heard it all the time. Of course once the stereo is turned up, no more whine!

I'm of your opinion entirely, the reflection with the charcoal interior is minor. What bothers me more is the reflection of the outboard vent trim in the side window when I'm trying to use the side mirror.

Yes, but I have to correct myself. The shade is one touch to open and only manual to close. I tried it out today and hung my head in shame.

Lucked out, dealer had one ordered that had everything I wanted except nav, so I bought it and they installed factory nav. From test drive to pickup, 1 week! :happy feet:

But you must hold the button on the second touch. Also the sunshade is manual to open and close, unless you "one touch" open the roof itself, then the shade opens with it.

Looks like I'm going to have to tie them up in the back seat! They said they can't hear anything! So much for friendship!

Congratulations! I love good customer service!

Yes, I thought it was stereo related as well, but I don't have the sub yet, and the door speaker is not the source as far as I can tell. I asked the dealer to check it out for me and explained as clearly as I could what the sound was like, so hopefully it won't be a "couldn't reproduce customer complaint"! Both the service assistant and the business manager of the dealership are personal friends of mine, so they'll follow through on it. If necessary I'll sit them in the back seat until they hear it themselves!

One of my rear seat passengers heard a high pitch sound which I had never heard. Now of course, I can't stop listening to it! It almost sounds like a ringing in the ears or a whistling and it has no apparent cause. It is most noticeable in the rear driver's side seat. I've ruled out the door speaker and it doesn't change when the engine is revved so I'm at a loss as to the cause. Has anyone else heard this noise? If so, do you have a clue about what causes it? I'm bringing it in tomorrow anyway to get my nav and sat radio installed, so I'll ask the dealer to check it out as well. Thanks in advance.

2 things: First, you are absolutely correct in your assumption, the dealer has his head up his butt. The AWD is designed for slippery conditions for pete's sake! Second, ask that dealer, how exactly you're not supposed to use something that is automatically engaged when needed!