johnboy

We also have the 2015 Edge Titanium that we purchased in June 2015. We had 500 miles on it when we went on a 2000 mile trip. The vehicle performed great (24.3mpg), quiet and no wind noises or rattles. The only concern that I have is when traveling two lane roads in Texas, Kansas o Nebraska which are usually 65 mpg and a BIG truck passes going the other way.....sometimes it looks like the hood flexes and wants to come off. Probably more my imagination about blowing off but it most certainly does flex. I checked all the latches and bolts and all is good so must be the design of the sheet metal used for the hood. We also tow behind our motorhome and it does great.

A follow up on our trip to Blue Ox baseplate in Pender, NE. As mentioned before we participated in the FIT program and was chosen to see if there were differences between the Sport and Titanium models....there were none so the baseplate (BX2657) should fit all models. Our Edge managed to get on the average per the digital readouts 24.1 mpg and that was usually running at or a little above posted speed limits. We thought that was great. Also had them do the wiring with kit (BX8848) for brake/turn/running lights at the same time. Additionally I had them install a separate circuit connected to vehicle plug from coach to provide power to the Brake Buddy braking system because there would be no power within the vehicle once negative cable disconnected. It looks like a little cigarette lighter style plug. Once we were back in Rio Rancho I had a separate battery switch (MAC347011) installed so it is just a twist of a knob. Could not see trying to reach back in the engine compartment to disconnect/connect negative cable each time. The Edge we have is a keyless/button type so once I have no power I also have no perimeter alarm on vehicle and have to lock vehicle manually using the spare valet key or leave it unlocked while towing. Additionally I upgraded to the Blue Ox Avail towbar with the new design and additional 2" on the legs aiding in making tight turns if forced to do so. Widsomsp is absolutely correct about neutral and battery drain but also from the Ford Tech Center it was stated that in the event the battery was not disconnected there is the potential for the steering wheel to become locked. I don't know how that could happen but with electronics who knows and why I chose the switch to eliminate those battery drains. We love the Edge for towing and actually rolls or so it seems better that our previous CR-V.

I purchased a 2015 Edge Titanium for towing behind the motorhome. We are going to Blue Ox in Nebraska to have baseplate fit to our vehicle. They will also install the lighting kit while there. Hopefully they will be able to answer other questions about battery disconnect. Additional question for us is that we are a keyless ignition so how is the alarm system disabled if battery is not disconnected and does the steeing wheel have a locking mechanism. Hopefully I will be much more knowledgeable afterward. Great vehicle as we really enjoy it.