scubaru Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 I'm in the market for a new car and after having rented a Ford Edge Titanium for the past 5 weeks for work i think I found my next vehicle. I do have some questions though that perhaps some more experienced users can answer for me. 1) One of the biggest reasons I'm getting a midsize SUV over my usual sedan choice is I need functionality. The vehicle I'm looking at is the 2016 Edge Sport with the panoramic sunroof, I'd like to find a way to get a roof rack on the car without clamping into the door sills like I've seen done online. Is this possible with this configuration seeing as it doesn't come with runner rails? 2) This vehicle is what I'll be using in about 4 months to move again for my company from Memphis to one of 16 locations across the US, I will be towing my motorcycle but don't know the best way to go about getting a hitch installed. The dealer told me they will offer me a $500 credit for having a hitch installed. I did see I can get a hitch myself offline for under $200 but then comes the question of how easy is it to wire in the trailer harness or is that why its worth it just to take it to a shop to do? 3) The only issue's I've had with the rental vehicle (mind you yes it is a rental so it gets beat on), the hood has a sensor for hood not being latched, that has been faulted on the rental since day 1. The other issue (which could be my iPhone) the Bluetooth connectivity to my phone for music will sometimes just completely shut off and fail to reconnect until the car is turned off and back on. Has anyone had a similar issue? 4) Can fog lights be added to the 2015/16 model? I'd like to hear of any complaints people have otherwise about the newer 2015/16 model. I feel I've got the best idea of anyone looking to buy this car seeing as I've been essentially driving it daily for 5 weeks. I really have no major issues myself except for the horrendous halogen headlights, which is why i'm getting the sports package with the HID option so I don't have to worry about that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 On #2 - it's not difficult to install a hitch and wiring harness if you're handy. The hardest part is getting power to the wiring module all the way from the battery or you may be able to tap into a circuit in the rear cargo area. It requires removing the bumper but it's not difficult (assuming it's the same as my MKX). The hitches come with special wires that are coiled on one end to screw onto the bolts. Then you just feed the wire through the frame and through the bolt holes in the hitch. Can be a little tricky but it's not too bad. Figure around $300. I'm sure you can get it installed by a shop for another $200-$300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaru Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 On #2 - it's not difficult to install a hitch and wiring harness if you're handy. The hardest part is getting power to the wiring module all the way from the battery or you may be able to tap into a circuit in the rear cargo area. It requires removing the bumper but it's not difficult (assuming it's the same as my MKX). The hitches come with special wires that are coiled on one end to screw onto the bolts. Then you just feed the wire through the frame and through the bolt holes in the hitch. Can be a little tricky but it's not too bad. Figure around $300. I'm sure you can get it installed by a shop for another $200-$300. Does the wire harness plug in somewhere on the car or am I splicing wires? I consider myself a very handy person so installing a hitch and running wire isn't an issue, I just don't want to be the one splicing into brand new car wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 The wire harness plugs into the taillights on each side - unplug taillight - plug in harness in between. No splicing at all. The only splicing is for the power feed. I used a simple blue crimp connector behind the 12V power outlet on the left side of the cargo area (the panel just pulls off). I had to use a smaller wire than the one they provided but it worked fine (the one provided is heavier because it's designed to go all the way to the battery). You'll also need to drill a small hole to secure the ground wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 As your considering ordering a new Edge, have you considered getting the factory hitch? Not just the hitch, but factory wiring, heaver raditor, fans, xmission cooler, etc. (Much better towing capacity). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 As your considering ordering a new Edge, have you considered getting the factory hitch? Not just the hitch, but factory wiring, heaver raditor, fans, xmission cooler, etc. (Much better towing capacity). He's looking at the Sport - no factory hitch available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjm623 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) #3 I've had issues with sync 3 acting whacky with my phone. Not with music but trying to use Siri. It'll work one minute then act like it's working and not do anything. Then nothing on my phone will work with sync until as you mentioned car is turned off and back on. It's only happened twice so far. If it keeps up I'll be going to dealer apparently they have an update not out for automatic updates yet. If it plays nice I'll wait till it can update itself. It's most likely a software issue so I'm not too worried yet. Edited August 17, 2016 by Tjm623 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaru Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 As your considering ordering a new Edge, have you considered getting the factory hitch? Not just the hitch, but factory wiring, heaver raditor, fans, xmission cooler, etc. (Much better towing capacity). He's looking at the Sport - no factory hitch available. This makes no sense to me that they don't offer the tow package for the model that comes with the bigger motor and default AWD system. I fell in love with that V6 ecoboost but unfortunately only available in the Sport model. I'm still on the fence about the sport model, I get my rental car back this weekend that has the 2.0L 4 cylinder and want to see how that one feels now that I've driven the V6. #3 I've had issues with sync 3 acting whacky with my phone. Not with music but trying to use Siri. It'll work one minute then act like it's working and not do anything. Then nothing on my phone will work with sync until as you mentioned car is turned off and back on. It's only happened twice so far. If it keeps up I'll be going to dealer apparently they have an update not out for automatic updates yet. If it plays nice I'll wait till it can update itself. It's most likely a software issue so I'm not too worried yet. That's what I'm hoping it is, I have been using the USB method for now which works just don't like having a wire laying over the center console all the time just for my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 You can get a new MKX with the 2.7L and the factory tow pkg....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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