DoNotBuyEdge

I don't understand either-I was looking at 2 different Edges before I purchased. One has the hitch on it already but also has equipment group 302A and it was $3000 more than the one without the hitch with group 301A. I didn't want/need all the bells and whistles on 302A so before my purchase I called my local ford dealer and got a price quote for the hitch and install of just under $500. So no brainier, I purchased the cheaper. Once vehicle in hand I called back the dealer to set up appt to install the hitch. That is when I got a the info that they no longer have a factory hitch for the 2015 or newer models (I did tell them it was a 2015 titanium when I got the first price quote). From there I went on to call the other 4 ford dealerships within a 30 mile radius. One just said they sublet that out to Uhaul. 2nd said they could do it for about $2000 give or take bc I would have to buy a new lower bumper and then have that painted. One said its just not available and to get an aftermarket. Then one initially said they could cut the bumper and install the factory hitch for about $1000 so I gave a day to set up appt for that. The service manager then called me back to say it is not available and went into the whole process of ordering a new lower bumper etc. so the other vehicle I was originally looking at that has a hitch already on it is still available at one of the dealerships-if I would have known this was going to be such a hassle and a factory hitch isn't even avail unless it is put on when it was built I would have just purchased the more expensive Edge. This is why I am so upset-I called about the hitch before my purchase and was given wrong information and now I have to deface my car due to their error. The dealer in Southern CA that told you it is available probably gave you the same misinformation I got. I need a 2" receiver for my bike rack (and I told then that on initial quote request). I don't want a hitch that hangs down under the car. I want it built in where it is not seen when not in use. If you can get that from your dealer or at a local body shop please tell me the brand and post a pic of what it looks like installed. I will expand my radius today and call other dealers.

Do not purchase a 2015 or later Edge that doesn't already have a hitch on it if you want a hitch that is not aftermarket. I spoke to several dealerships in the area on March 23, 2016 and Ford changed the 2015 Edge design so there is no longer a factory hitch available. You can get an ugly Uhaul hitch or other after market hitch that hangs down and sticks out below the back bumper but the factory hitch that is built into the bumper is not available. I am disgusted with this change and if I had been informed of this before my purchase I would not have bought an Edge. Why spend $40,000 on a vehicle to deface it with an ugly hitch. Bad move Ford! Never buying a Ford again. Will stick with Jeep.