Fishguy

Mice got into my 2016 Edge. I should have trapped them as soon as I noticed droppings and chewings. But, I didn't. I thought they would jump out the first chance they got. No! They built a nest, had babies and, then, jumped out. The babies died and the stink started. If this happens to you, you will soon hate life. First, you have to find them Follow your nose. I eventually had the glove box out, the outside cowl cover removed and the cabin air filter and housing opened up. No bodies. Lots of stink. Hummm... Remove the passenger seat, carpet, electric inverter (smell getting stronger), duct work, YIPES!! Go outside and catch breath. Found stink source. Vacuumed up all bedding and bodies. Stink still present. Now what? I considered calling my insurance company and "totaling" the Edge. It was that bad. After I finished rolling around in the front yard while tearing out my hair, I washed and bleached everything I could access. However, as I cleaned I could see my cleaning solution seeping around and under the sheet metal welds and attachments. I knew I would never get all the "mouse-ness" out. Coffee, "Nature's Miracle", and Ozone to the rescue. Nature's Miracle is an enzyme based solution that neutralizes the organic compounds I could not get to. After it dried -- and, it has to dry thoroughly before all the stink is consumed -- Celine, the wife, convinced me to put a sock filled with fresh coffee grounds and beans under the seat. I then turned on my Ozone generator for a couple 30 minute doses. Success!! Mouse stink gone! However, now I seem to be drinking more coffee than normal. Oh well. FYI.

I bought a used Matco 2 1/2 ton jack in a pawn shop 30 years ago. Even used it was still twice the price of a new Craftsman from Sears. It has never needed service. I changed the oil once 15 years ago, or so. It lifts everything from my 1978 Ford 1 ton pickup to my Airstream trailer. The Airstream alone would have killed the Sears jack. They are HEAVY. I just recently picked up a Snap-on 2 ton jack in an auction for $80.00 YES!! I have not tried it on the Airstream, yet.

Looks like lakelandfordwholesaleparts.com only has parts up to 2014. And, their parts website is not up and running, yet. However, thanks for the info. I am going to watch them.

My problem exactly! I just got a 2016 Edge with the same side rails. I bought it from a "small town" (Salmon, Idaho) dealer and the cross rails are $480.00. That seems VERY high, except: 1) The dealer in Missoula could not even make the Ford Accessories website work so they could sell me a pair (Fords are my favorite Truck/SUV maker but their dealers SUCK, IMO). I went to my friend Dave Hull in Salmon. 2) The Thule's and Yakamas use a "tower" for the attachment to the side rails and then adapt their generic cross bars to the tower. 3) Thules and Yakamas cost $500 +, anyway. 4) The OEM cross bars were designed to match the "flush" side rails. They do not stick up as high (I think. I have ordered a set and will post photos). 5) I have been a Model A Ford owner and classic car hobbyist for over 50 years. OEM parts and accessories are rare. I bet, when I sell this Edge, I can bump the price up $300+ just for the OEM cross bars.