KewlRobD

Hello,

 

I design interfaces that allow the replacement of Ford/Lincoln/Mercury factory radios with an aftermarket radio, all plug & play, no cutting into the OEM harness is required. These interfaces will retain OEM features such as steering wheel controls, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), THXII amplified systems, Aux input jack, and Rear Seat Controls (RSC).

 

To replace the radio in a 2007-2008 Edge/MKX you will need a total of two interfaces. One is the FORDAH. This interface will give the outputs an aftermarket navigation radio usually requires. It will output RAP (Retained Accessory Power (the radio time delay)), Illumination trigger, Revere trigger, Parking Break trigger, and VSS (vehicle speed sense). To retain your steering wheel controls you will need an additional interface, either the PESWIPS, PESWIECL2, PESWIAKJC, or PESWIX, it depends on what radio brand you choose. We do not sell directly, do an internet search for these part numbers and you will find them.

 

The link below is to the FORDAH. Use the search field on the top of the website for the steering wheel control interfaces I mention below.

 

BTW, when I was working on these interfaces I fell in Love with the MKX, so much so I bought one! If you have any questions feel free to email me at gary.mazur@aampofamerica.com. I do not check these forums often, so email will be the best way to ask questions.

 

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/produ...x?ProductID=280

 

Gary Mazur

Engineer

Peripheral Electronics

Hi, I know its been a while since you made this post but I hope you can help me. I recently purchased a 2008 Ford Edge Limited. It did not come with the NAV unit wich I really didn't want since I have heard factory NAVs are not nearly as good as after market NAVS. I have a Tom Tom but would love something more integrated. Is there anyway to install an aftermarket NAV Radio such as a pioneer unit and retain my Sync. I love the Syncs ability to control my USB hard drive and my Bluetooth phone and don't wan to lose these abilities. You noted that yoru company makes a module for connecting the steering wheel controls to after market radios. From what I understand the Sync is a seperate module and I was wondering if your company has any way to bridge the Sync module to an aftermarket radio.

Thanks in advance -Rob.

If you didn't get Cargo Management as an option $65. And you dont want to pay $250 from Ford Parts, an easy fix is to make it yourself. This is what I did with a friends Edge. I really should have taken pictures throughout the project to make a "how to" but failed to in my rush to just get it done. Here's a quick write up.

 

1. Pry the foam insert from the rear of the vehicle. Its easier to work on it on a bench or table.

2. Gently cut out the Styrofoam honeycomb that takes up the inside of the rear tire surround. DO NOT CUT THE OUTSIDE WALLS, ONLY THE INSIDE.

3. With some medium and then fine grit sandpaper, sand smooth all the places you cut out the styrofoam honeycomb.

4. At this point you have three options for finishing off your new cargo organizer.

 

You can:

A. spray it with paint to seal the foam.

B. Fill it with a light coat of Bondo body filler, sand it smooth and paint it for a cleaner look.

C. Fiberglass it, sand it, and then paint it to match your body color. (You can use cans of DupliColor and Clear you don't need to take it to a body shop)

 

Sorry I didn't take photos when we did it. I can tell you it came out great! Im planning on doing it to mine when I eventually get one.

Ill post pictures the next time. PROMISE!

Are you talking about the Foam around the spare tire? I assumed that ws some type of noise dampening. Does anyone know if that foam has a purpose?