svofan1 Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I heard many complains about the glare from the top of the center dask. Is this still a real problem or is something that only affected some of us but not really an issue.... Can anyone shine in on this?..thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Girl Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 OK.. My Edge produced late April - I have the charcoal dash and I live in Ontario (the sun angle may be different) I can see the dash reflection - but it does NOT impede my sight. I drive into the sun in the am and at night to/from work - I can see just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHOsborn Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I heard many complains about the glare from the top of the center dask. Is this still a real problem or is something that only affected some of us but not really an issue....Can anyone shine in on this?..thanks We have the charcoal interior as well, and I've not noticed any glare problem from the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svofan1 Posted August 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 ..thereus no charcoal dash that I know of...at least not in the USA...they are all sort of "brushed aluminum"....so the charcoal ( black) ineterios has not reflection on the matter (no pun intended) right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgepa Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Have an Edge with the Medium Light Stone interior. Yes, there is a reflection. It can be mostly eliminated with a pair a polarized sunglasses...Honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svofan1 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Have an Edge with the Medium Light Stone interior. Yes, there is a reflection.It can be mostly eliminated with a pair a polarized sunglasses...Honest! Sorry to be a pain, but is the reflection from the aluminum center dash or from the interior color...I don't think some of us understood my question...and if it is with the brushed aluminum center dask do you guys/gals think that one of those nice either gray or wood overlays will elimnate the problem with the glare?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Girl Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 As for the center stack - in the center of the windshield I can see the reflection... its not a glare - and its in the MIDDLE of the windshield not in driver sight lines.. and its brushed aluminum... I watch the road when I drive and my rear view mirror - I pay no attention to the reflection in the middle of the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Now after 1800 on the odo I can honestly say the glare is a non issue for us. I really have to look for it. It is less than my PT and about the same as the Monte SS. Nothing out of the normal here. Our interior is Charcoal and was built in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rehtaf Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Glare is common on most vehicles with a big windshilde and angled like the Edge. Black absorbs light, thats why it gets so hot. The lighter the color, the more light it reflects. High gloss protectives like armor all makes the dash more reflective and the dash glare worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff215 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 We have the camel interior, and I can definitely see a "reflection" of the center stack as well as the rest of the dash. It's one of those things that you don't usually notice, but when you do, you can't stop looking for it. And I agree with whoever said it is a "reflection", not a "glare". In the right sun, I've noticed this on most of the cars I've ever driven. I certainly don't think it is a design flaw, just an occasional annoyance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svofan1 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 As for the center stack - in the center of the windshield I can see the reflection... its not a glare - and its in the MIDDLE of the windshield not in driver sight lines.. and its brushed aluminum... I watch the road when I drive and my rear view mirror - I pay no attention to the reflection in the middle of the window. Thanks for answering my question..I always thought the "glare" was a matter of individual perception...I do drive your style also...<S> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speeds Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Thanks for answering my question..I always thought the "glare" was a matter of individual perception...I do drive your style also...<S> The glare is a huge problem and safety issue on my Edge. I live in Florida and have the camel interior. Sometimes when driving you really can't see out of the windshield because it becomes a mirror. I predict people will start getting into accidents because of this problem.... then the lawsuits and then the recalls. Mark my words. I love the car, but this has become a really bad problem for me. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Hands Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 The glare is a huge problem and safety issue on my Edge. I live in Florida and have the camel interior. Sometimes when driving you really can't see out of the windshield because it becomes a mirror. I predict people will start getting into accidents because of this problem.... then the lawsuits and then the recalls. Mark my words. I love the car, but this has become a really bad problem for me. Paul Wow. I have the Camel Interior. Very sunny here in TN. It has been over 100 for the last couple of weeks almost. I can see the reflection if I look for it. But it isn't a problem. Maybe since you are closer to the equator..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesmays Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 i have the same issue with my 07 Explorer Sport Trac. I think alot has to do with the dash color. Both vehicles have the light brown interior. My 05 Escape was dark gray inside and did not suffer this issue. I drove an 08 Escape with light brown interior, same glare issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKC Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I have an '01 Taurus with gray interior and until seeing these posts about glare on the Edge, never noticed the reflection of the dash. However, as someone else noted on this post, when I put on my prescription polarized sunglasses, it completely goes away. I think if you are worried about being in an accident due to the 'glare', it would be well worth your time to purchase some really good sunglasses. IMO, I don't think this is just a Ford issue, it is an issue with all light interior cars in the sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Polarized sunglasses eliminate 99.9% of the reflection from the windshield...I got mine for $15 at WalMart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 MKX Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Polarized sunglasses eliminate 99.9% of the reflection from the windshield...I got mine for $15 at WalMart... Did you start to notice sploches in the factory dark tint glass on a lot of vehicles after that? I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Hands Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Did you start to notice sploches in the factory dark tint glass on a lot of vehicles after that? I did. WOW! I am PISSED! I recently bought a pair of polarized sunglasses (also at Walmart) and looked at other car windows. My vision was all messed up!!!! DING DING DING! You should NEVER see little dots in windows. That is distracting and dangerous! SO....I checked the windows with and without the sunglasses. SURE ENOUGH, over about 8 miles I noticed it was not the same.... My wife has tinted sunglasses and took a trip and checked the other cars and then took the Edge on the same trip...SURE ENOUGH! She saw spots too! It is NOT right!. This makes all the cars with tint look all spotty and "splotchy"!!!!!! WHAT A SCAM! What can I do about this? Check yours and report back...thes is MESSED UP! Man, am I MAD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Hands Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Yes. I know. I'm going to hell for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 MKX Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Check yours and report back...thes is MESSED UP! Man, am I MAD! Easy now,,, Maybe the better approach would have been to CALMLY ask the service manager to please replace all the glass in each and every vehicle you see this in. You have to remember, that only with polarized eyeballs, we lose that ability at around age 6 months, and it's only thru a man-made appliance that we pick up later in life, will these flaws become apparent. Have you had someone else drive side by side with you, to observe if these 'splotch's' are only occurring in your vehicle? Another train of thought that comes to mind is, "Is it also doing the same thing, when you are using a GPS?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sntmods Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Dont get so bent out of shape... Tinted windows almost always have those "spots", you cant see them with your naked eye so does it matter? -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Hands Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Easy now,,, Maybe the better approach would have been to CALMLY ask the service manager to please replace all the glass in each and every vehicle you see this in. You have to remember, that only with polarized eyeballs, we lose that ability at around age 6 months, and it's only thru a man-made appliance that we pick up later in life, will these flaws become apparent. Have you had someone else drive side by side with you, to observe if these 'splotch's' are only occurring in your vehicle? Another train of thought that comes to mind is, "Is it also doing the same thing, when you are using a GPS?" Nope, no lenses have been changed...since then, I have taken my hubby's other NEWER pair and got the same deal. I called Wal-Mart and they just LAUGHED and blew me off.! But I am TELLING you...those that think you are getting GREAT sunglasses, check the lenses against others with the same tint. Remember, I am NOT talking about actual sunglasses...I am talking about actual lenses that you look through. You will be surprised. I think this is a bigger conspiracy than we all realize. Not just Wal-Mart, but every sunglass manufacture who makes polarized lenses. This is WRONG! I am PISSED!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Hands Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Sniff....sniff. Is that jet fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Girl Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Clearly - not enough new posts to keep you guys going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 MKX Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 I think this is a bigger conspiracy than we all realize. Not just Wal-Mart, but every sunglass manufacture who makes polarized lenses. This is WRONG! I am PISSED!! I bet it's the Metric conversion. I remember know when I was in Europe, It always messed me up, when I found out I was on METRIC TIME. Remember those foreigners are dividing out hours into 100 minute's. Have your service manager check to see if Walmart can supply a new flux capacitor and report back if this helps with the polarization of the 'fleeting splochyness problem. sheesh.. women... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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