Yogi

All of the antennas and switches are in the door handle, so if you really do have the intelligent access door handle, then it could be possible to simply activate it by reconfiguring the BCM and maybe the DDM.

When I do get around to taking it to the Service Department, do you have a suggestion of what exactly I should tell them to check?

Yogi did you find out what was going on? Our 2015 Edge does the same thing. Rear works worth IA. Does do not.

Unfortunately, I haven't had time to make an appointment at the full service department of my local Ford dealership. I did go in to get a tire replaced (under the road hazard warranty, thankfully) but that was at the "Quick Lane" department. I asked them about the Intelligent Auto, but they didn't know and said I would need to go to the full service department.

Does the handle have the little hash marks on top towards the back? If so, then there might be a chance, if not, then it won't have the switches so you'll be out of luck.

Yes, the front handles have the little hash marks and a little lock logo.

So my intention was to eventually upgrade the head unit with an aftermarket one capable of doing both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Probably the Kenwood DDX9902S that I installed in my wife's 2011 Buick Enclave, or, more precisely, the newer version that Kenwood just showed at CES.

However, I just read that Ford is going to be supporting both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on their 2017 Sync 3 units. Also, they said they would eventually be releasing it as an upgrade to their 2016 Sync 3 units, as well.

What is the chance that I could simply purchase a 2017 Sync 3 unit, once they are available, or a 2016 Sync 3 unit, once they've been updated, and install it in my 2015 Ford Edge SE and be able to use Some CarPlay and Android Auto?

I also recently purchased a 2015 Edge SE and I also noticed that while it doesn't have Intelligent Access on the doors, it does on the rear lift gate. The salesman mentioned that it might be possible to have the service department simply enable the feature. I'm going to schedule a service appointment when I have some time for them to take a quick look.

Okay, thanks for the info. The base model came with everything I cared about except leather and a head unit that does Android Auto (for me) and Apple CarPlay (for my wife). I'm getting the leather done for free from an upholstery shop that owes me a favor. As for the stereo, even the high end factory ones didn't include Android Auto or CarPlay, so why bother getting one of them.

I've decided to wait on getting the leather done until next year, so I can get a little use out of the brand new cloth seats and also so I have something to get to be excited about again after the vehicle's "new car feel" inevitably wears off. I guess I'll just wait on the stereo, too. I mean, I use my phone for everything, anyway, so I can just use a phone mount and Bluetooth audio like I was in my last vehicle until then.

I just purchased a base model 2015 Edge SE earlier this week. Will the Kenwood DDX9902S work as an upgraded head unit and fit the vehicle? I tried to look it up on Crutchfield, but their site says "We haven't fully researched your car" when I input a 2015 Edge. However, when I put it that it is a 2014 Edge, it says it fits and lists the installation gear that I would need.