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For the last week I have been hearing a faint ringing noise close to the backseat. The radio and all other electronic devices, have been turned off, however the noise continues. There is no sync or DVD monitors installed. The AC is off including the vents. Is anyone else experiencing the same problem? Any suggestions on how to fix it?

Thanks for the replies. It sounds like the best and simplest solution is to have the dealership check it out. Has anyone been to the dealership for the same problem, what was the diagnosis, and did they fix the problem?

For the last week I have been hearing a faint ringing noise close to the backseat. The radio and all other electronic devices, have been turned off, however the noise continues. There is no sync or DVD monitors installed. The AC is off including the vents. Is anyone else experiencing the same problem? Any suggestions on how to fix it?

If your purchasing an edge right now ask if your eligible for the conquest rebate which applies to certain zip codes(so the dealership says). I purchased in O.C.,CA

Requirements are that you own a NON Ford automobile 1995 or newer and have to prove it with your registration. If you qualify you get a $1000 rebate.

well on all 2007/2008 it is in the center arm rest console. a USB and line in port right next to each other. BUT you may not have the Sync system in your 2009?

I dont have the Sync, and I double checked the center console for a USB port, but no bueno. I found another product that might work called the Griffin Autopilot that has a charger and a line out. Any other suggestions that would work with my preferences.

If your purchasing an edge right now ask if you eligible for the conquest rebate which applies to certain zip codes(so the dealership says). I purchased in O.C.,CA

Requirements are that you own a NON Ford automobile 1995 or newer and have to prove it with your registration. If you qualify you get a $1000 rebate.

Although they're design is there to mitigate wind noise it's still going to cause some, just not as much as other designs.

 

These Ford ones are pretty cheap.

http://www.ford-parts-direct.com/productDe...productTypeID=7

 

They're some other ones that don't have the same design but are cheaper.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ROOF-RACK-L...7QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for the responding. I definelty like the look of the first one(ford version) but I hear you cannot adjust them once installed, however the non-ford one you can. I dont like how it sticks out past the side rails. I have some thinking to do.

just curious.. why would you want to do it this way? what is the benefit over the USB which applies a charge?? but it seems if you really want to do it this way you would have your line in connection and just use a car lighter car charger for the ipod to apply the charge. simple as that, but not sure why when 1 simple USB input handles it all.

thanks for responding. I have been unable to locate the usb port. Granted Ive own the car 3 days now. Does a USB port come with the SE model and if so where. All I have in my center console is a line out and lighter charger.

I want to connect my ipod using the line out, but I want it to charge and play when the car is running only, meaning when I turn off the car the ipod pauses and is no longer receiving a charge.

Which product will work the best with my preferences?

Have you found any good deals on ebay or other online sites?

Stoked! Just purchased 09 Edge SE in Dark Ink Blue. Loving it so far!

Need advice on purchasing cross rails.

Do flat cross rails cause noise when driving?

Where are the cheapest ones online?

The Ford dealer finally got the right part in after three wrong orders. I purchased the Ford Cross Rails (Only $107 for the pair). The rails themselves are a sturdy powder coated elliptical metal. The brackets are made of a beefy ABS and have small eyes on the back edge for tie downs or bungees to attach. Everything is bolted together using either T25 or T30 star bolts.

 

The installation was a breeze (30 minutes max) and I am attaching photos and instructions below. You will need a T25 and T30 star head bit or socket.

 

- PHOTO 1 = Before - without cross rails.

 

--- STEP 1 = Remove the plastic hole covers from the inside of the roof rails.

 

- PHOTO 2 = Roof rails with plastic hole covers removed.

 

--- STEP 2 = Each bracket has two pieces (top and bottom). Attach the bracket pieces to the ends of each cross rail using the T25 star bolt. Do not tighten this too much yet because you will need to adjust the spread to fit the roof rails.

 

- PHOTO 3 = Cross rails with brackets attached. The tie down eyes should be on the rear edge of the rails.

 

- PHOTO 4 = Instructions Page 1

 

- PHOTO 5 = Instructions Page 2

 

- PHOTO 6 = I used my floor mats to protect my roof as I attached the cross rail brackets to the roof rails with T30 star bolts.

 

--- STEP 3 – Protect roof and attach cross rail brackets to roof rails with T30 star bolts. You can reach this fairly easily by opening the rear doors and standing on the threshold. I only had a star type allen wrench initially. Due to the angle there was not enough room to sufficiently tighten the bolts. I had to use a T30 socket with socket wrench to finish tightening the brackets to the roof rails.

 

--- STEP 4 = After the cross rail brackets have been completely tightened to the roof rails then you need to tighten the sandwiched brackets down on the cross rail. This is done with the T25 star bolt on top of each bracket.

 

- PHOTO 7 = After – with cross rails. Front and up view.

 

- PHOTO 8 = After – with cross rails. Front view.

 

- PHOTO 9 = After – with cross rails. Rear view.

 

- PHOTO 10 = After – with cross rails. Rear and up view.

 

Very easy installation. I think this adds much more utility to the rails. Now I can haul lumber on the roof rack without hurting the paint. You can hardly notice them, so I can't really say that they affect the styling one way or the other. They also make the roof rails a great deal sturdier. I was surprised how much the roof rails flexed with a load prior to installing the cross rails. Just pull on the roof rails and you will see what I mean.

I have read that some cylinder cross rails cause noise at freeway speeds. Did you find this to be true? Any noise at all? Any other cheap places for this part online other than what you provided?