jmbreeze23 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 In my initial tests of the Edge I first had a 2011 Sport out for a test drive, then a 2012 Limited - there was a very very noticeable difference in interior sound level between the two, with the '12 Limited being much quieter. I'd chalked it up to the different engine/tires on the Sport, but when I mentioned it in passing to the salesman he said Ford had made a running change (he wasn't sure if it was beginning with late 2011 model year builds, or at the beginning of the 2012's) on the Limited's to include the same level of sound insulation as the Lincoln MKX. Whatever the full story is, I agree that the sheer quietness of the newer Limited's interior at highway speed is dramatic, and one of the main reason's I went with it over that earlier Sport model. Thank you for explaining. I think I'd also read online that the 2012s had some additional soundproofing done in the A pillars upfront, so maybe that too helped with it being more quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 for those of you that care.... Dealer did some research for me: Older stock (for the edge) windshields sometimes do not say Soundscreen, newer ones do. They ordered in two windshields to see what they would say. Both same part numbers, one said soundscreen the other one did not. Ended up going back to safelite, as they had one come in stock that said soundscreen and was going to put it in under "warranty" So they put it in, and it is MUCH quieter, but he is guessing it is from the leaks they found from the other install. ALTHOUGH...this windshield they put in has a small flaw of a black piece of dirt in between the two panes of glass....right in my field of view. They are putting in yet another one on monday...that says soundscreen at least and hopefully no flaw. Glad to see this. I had mine replaced last summer and never thought anything of it, it has seemed louder this winter, but I think it is more the crappy plow job the city is doing with our snow. I have the same part number, but not the sound screen logo. I figure I probably end up with another new windshield in the next year so, not to concerned. We don't use a ton of salt on our roads, but they do sometimes lay a beach down instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wherermykeys Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 My 2011 SEL windshield says Soundscreen on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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