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I have a 2012 Ford Edge. Touch screen would randomly decide to not work for a day or so. Now it's been out for a week. No function at all. Any ideas other than going to the dealer?

NOT OEM packaging as was shown on the Amazon sale page. It was in a plastic molded box inside a small ziploc bag. No OEM packaging or instructions, so very likely a copy. Seller reported to Amazon.

Thanks for your help everyone. OEM ordered from Ford. Lesson learned.

You are running version 3.6.2

 

That should work fine with that card...its probably a bad clone card.

I'm returning the card to Amazon, with an appropriate 1-star review so others can be warned.

Does anyone know where I can buy a reliable A8 card without paying Ford's high price?

Did you get the A8 card from Ford or ebay?

Purchased from Northern Lights Auto Supply thru Amazon.

CCPU S/W Version: 4.30.13171

Navigation Application Version 3.48.9

Per Ford's website, I'm up to date. Obviously not, but how do I get the update?

I have a 2012 Ford Edge Limited. Still had the old A4 nav card in it, and just bought an A8. I swapped them out, but the system doesn't recognize it. I just get a message saying to insert the SD card.

Has anyone had this problem upgrading? What am I doing wrong?

Thanks for any help.

I bought and installed these:

Draw-Tite 75709 Class III Hitch

$169.45

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004R2ZW3M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Draw-Tite 118515 T-One Connector with Upgraded Circuit Protected ModuLite for Ford Edge

$75.14

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008I1FRR4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And added this to raise the height of my cargo carrier.

PowerLift Dual Hitch Extension Cap 4000 Pounds

$39.59

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CC29PK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hitch installation took longer than they said, but I just took my time with it. Installing the wiring harness required some adaptation because it was impossible to thread the wires past the right side tail light due to restricted space not mentioned in the instructions. Just had to splice wire to make it work. The savings was well worth the time it took to install.

I ended up buying an aluminum basket-type carrier. I installed sheet aluminum on the front, sides and bottom of the carrier that will (1) deflect exhaust heat and (2) deflect dirt, gravel, etc from the contents of the carrier. Then I picked up 3 cargo boxes from Academy, added EPDM gaskets to the lids and have completely water-tight containers. I was able to test them while driving in a very heavy rain with them empty before trusting them with items needed on our upcoming vacation. The carrier extended directly behind the hitch, and in line with the exhaust, so I bought an adapter that raises the hitch insert about 8". That gives better ground clearance and pushes the carrier back enough that I can open the rear hatch with the carrier loaded.

I have attached the 3 TSBs that cover Memory Seats, Locks & Wipers. They should be simple repairs.

 

Note that even if a door was left open, there is a battery saver feature that will turn off all lights to prevent the battery from discharging, even if you left the headlights on. The only lights that do not turn off by the battery saver are the parking lights if left on manually (headlight knob turned to the 1st position).

Took it to the dealer. They fixed it all...so far.

The battery saver feature was not working...at least the map lights stayed on for over an hour. That's when I disconnected the battery. I would think after that long it's either off or the system is not working properly.

Thanks for the info. Have to check the manufacture date.

Also thanks to all those that helped out! Much appreciated.

Door sensor is well known - many topics on it here already.

 

For auto unlock - are you thinking the door should unlock when you get close to the vehicle? It doesn't work that way. You have to touch the inside of the door handle with the key nearby to unlock it. It won't unlock without touching the door handle.

 

Auto unlock in the menu means when you stop the vehicle and open the driver's door all of the doors will unlock.

No, it would not unlock when I touched the door handle and had the fob in my hand. Only way in was the key in the driver's door.

Has anyone had problems with their door open sensor? Mine has gotten progressively worse over the last month. It reached a point where the interior lights would not go out no matter how long it sat. Had to disconnect the battery to keep it from going dead. Took it to the dealer this morning, and learned it is apparently a common problem lately.

Also had problems with the wiper turning itself on with no rain anywhere near. Clear sunny day and bang, the wiper comes on.

Memory seat has Alzheimer's. It remember settings, just not the same ones every day.

Auto door unlock stopped working when I approach with the fob in my hand.

Any of this sound familiar?

Thanks, that's good to know on the heat shield.

I don't trust the people at Rola, so I'll be going the other route, and you are correct....a shield will be a lot easier on the basket type carrier.

That might work, but I wonder how well it would hold up for an exterior application. Getting hit with gravel, sand, etc, or even getting wet?

Update:

The wonderful folks at Rolaproducts.com, when asked what type of plastic is used, said, "soft, flexible plastic". Yeah, that really helps Had they said ABS or PVC, etc. at least I'd know what I am working with. Smart Alecs.

Looks like it will be plan B. I'll probably get the basket type and try to find a water-tight box/trunk to place in it.

Hi, newbie to the forum.....

I have a 2012 Ford Edge Limited. Just installed a hitch & wiring harness with plans to purchase a cargo carrier due to limited cargo space inside. I'm interested in buying a Rola 59110. It's a complete package that includes the carrier and weather tight container, and even has turn signals integrated into it. My concern is the rear pointing exhaust. The bottom of the carrier will not be much higher than the bumper with about 1 foot between the bumper and carrier. The manufacturer (Rola) says temps over 120 degrees F will damage their product. I used an infrared sensor to check the exhaust temp with the engine hot...it read about 130F. I know at highway speeds the heat will dissipate quickly, but am concerned about what can happen while sitting still. Does anyone know of a way to deflect the exhaust downward or to the side? Maybe something temporary that can be clamped on only when the carrier is in place? Any other suggestions?

The pic attached is a screen cap off a retailer's website.