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It's probably a 2013 change for all Fords.
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My Fusion only has heated seats (no cooling) and it still has 3 heat settings.
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2013 Edge Factory Alarm
akirby replied to joeyalex's topic in Alarms, Keyless Entry, Locks & Remote Start
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Time to replace the front 2 OEM tires on a 2010 Edge SEL, what to buy?
akirby replied to capsmp12's topic in Wheels & Tires
The tire should have the diameter on it - it should say 245/60R18. 18 is the diameter. Tirerack is a good source for comparisons. If you're happy with the OEM michelins I'd stick with them. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=CSTAS&width=245%2F&ratio=60&diameter=18&tireSearch=true&filter=y&autoMake=Ford&autoYear=2010&autoModel=Edge+SEL&autoModClar=FWD -
I think it is the MKX that has 3, not the Edge. My Fusion has 3.
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Adding stealth box to stock system
akirby replied to revo1059's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
I think you can get an adapter for the back of the radio that gives you line out for the sub. That's the safest. -
WP8.1 and Ford Sync in 2008 Edge Limited
akirby replied to rgigowski's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
One of the sync updates (2.1 I think) does require dealer installation. Your dealer is incorrect. -
I would definitely replace the battery. Mine never last more than 3.5 years. I just bought the second one for the 2008 Edge on Friday.
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Correct. X plan used to be 0.4% below dealer invoice with a $75 doc fee. It went up to 0.4% below invoice plus $275 and doc fee went up to $100. Still a good no haggle price. The best part is they make sure you get all incentives including dealer incentives that the public normally wouldn't get.
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You still pay the advertising fee - it's part of both the dealer invoice and the x plan price. It should never be added by the dealer because it's already included in all of the invoice prices.
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If wiggling the harnesses makes it go away then it definitely sounds like a flaky connection. I would remove them like you did the first time and check the connectors, then reseat them firmly and disconnect the negative battery cable for a few minutes to reset everything.
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This is what I don't understand. You're complaining that Ford/Navteq can't tell you TODAY exactly when the next map upgrade will be out or how much it will cost. That's because the current map card is, well, current. There isn't a new one available and every mft owner has the new one already (at no additional charge). There shouldn't be a new one for at least a year, maybe two. It's like asking Ford what the base price will be on the 2016 Edge and exactly what date it will be released and then getting pissed off when they won't tell you. Since when do you as a consumer have any right to demand or dictate the price that a company chooses to charge for it's goods and services? Where in the documentation on your Edge does it even guarantee you'll get future map updates or what they will cost? You're at the mercy of the map provider whether it's Ford, Navteq or both combined. And that's the same for every auto mfr as far as I know. You think you have some right to demand which features Ford offers or doesn't offer and what price they charge and that's ridiculous. If Ford doesn't want to support lat/long destinations - that's their call. If the send to sync feature doesn't work and they either can't or won't fix it, but you still have the ability to enter a destination 2 other ways - that's their call. If they choose to charge $199 for Lincoln sync services and $60 for Ford sync services - then you decide whether you want to pay it or not. It's one thing to say you're disappointed and you hope Ford changes it. It's another to demand it the way you seem to do even with the smallest issues.
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Based on past experience you should expect to pay $200 every 2 years for map upgrades. That's what it's been for Ford and other mfrs for years now. If it ends up being more than that then you can complain. Why aren't you using Firefox with mapquest? It was reported to work perfectly every time. Because then you wouldn't be able to complain about it. Your complaints would be better received if you weren't such a drama queen.
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Interesting. I would have thought Navteq would have had more control than that. I guess when the mfr makes you their sole supplier they have a lot more leverage.
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My guess is the Edge will be more similar to the 2013 F150 than the older models. And therefore more complex.
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Hard to say if there is more involved. If you can plug in the new sensor (probably in the SJB) and the switch wiring is the same for both the old and new switch then it might work. Or you might need to get the dealer to update the smart junction box that controls it. I don't remember anyone else doing it successfully. You can also get an aftermarket kit that will work - it's self-contained.
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USB use - 2011 Edge SE NON-Sync & NON-Touch
akirby replied to XCore's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
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I don't know that's typical - there are many different contract arrangments. Navteq owns the map data and Ford pays them to license it for every new vehicle that comes with maps. That part is clear. It's also clear that Navteq owns producing map updates which they currently sell directly to the consumer. It is possible that Ford negotiated a profit sharing arrangement with Navteq on future updates and it's possible they negotiated the price of those updates. But if I was Ford and I was giving Navteq exclusive supplier rights I would negotiate the lowest possible licensing costs per vehicle up front and let Navteq keep the upgrade profits which would be tiny by comparison. Ford doesn't have to put a cap on what Navteq would charge - the free market already does that and right now it's $200. The fact that it seems to be $200 for other auto mfrs is further confirmation that this is an industry standard and not just a Ford thing. It's also possible that Ford is planning to sell the updated maps going forward. It's hard to say at this point because every MFT vehicle has current maps and this is a new contract between Ford and Navteq.
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I did not say that Ford gave away the SD-4 card out of the goodness of their heart. Of course it was part of an upgrade to fix bugs. That wasn't the point. The point was that he was complaining that neither Ford nor Navteq were selling map updates right now. And my point was that regardless of why the SD-4 cards were sent to everyone, almost nobody would be looking to buy an upgrade for the next year or so. Therefore it would be silly for Navteq to go to the trouble of producing an update that nobody would buy until next year. The navteq website says that I already have the latest map data and to check back later. It would be silly to think that they won't offer an update at some point in the future when it's economically viable for them.
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USB use - 2011 Edge SE NON-Sync & NON-Touch
akirby replied to XCore's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
If it doesn't sense something plugged into the usb port it may not give you the option and a bad cable would cause that. -
Autolights not working.
akirby replied to lebaneezer's topic in Glass, Lenses, Lighting, Mirrors, Sunroof (BAMR), Wipers
Just fyi - you have to use - just typing in motorcraftservice.com no longer works. -
2012 & 2013 Ford Edge 2.0L Recall - Fuel Leak Potential
akirby replied to Haz's topic in Recalls, TSBs & Warranty
Still having supplier issues with the European sourced engines. Not good. Similar problems with the 1.6L and 2.0L EB engines in the Fusion and Escape. -
USB use - 2011 Edge SE NON-Sync & NON-Touch
akirby replied to XCore's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
If you have a USB input then you do have Sync even with the base radio. If you're not getting the option for USB or iPOD then it might be a hardware problem. Try a different usb cable and/or a different phone/ipod.