U2Edge

I ordered the Ford transverse bars through my dealer and had them installed when I took delivery of my 2010. I do think they are removable with an allen key. I should warn you though - be careful what you want to use them for...

Thanks...likely a solution - albeit far from aesthetic... rather frustrating to think that I am unable to use the factory designed and installed roof system... a bit unreal that Ford rolled this out with such a bad design.

Hi Superman... Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, as much as I would love to install your recommendation (as I had already found it as well on the net) - it will not work with the factory installed rails... and as a quick FYI - we don't have a Vista roof... we ordered the Edge specifically without it to accommodate the rails - and intended box). Any other ideas - greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the reply - much appreciated. Unfortunately even the aftermarket crossbars are not much help - since as you rightfully noted - the factory installed roof rails are too far back... any further thoughts would be much appreciated!

HELP!!!!! We recently picked up our new 2010 Edge Limited AWD (a few months ago now) - which we had specially ordered since we forwent the Vista Roof for factory installed roof rails and cross bars. We needed the extra storage capacity of a cargo box (which we explained to the dealer). I just attempted to install our Thule Atlantis 1200 box on the roof - which is too long (it interferes with the tailgate fully opening). SO - I went to pick up a new - somewhat shorter box (that would still accommodate our ski equipment) ONLY to discover that there is now box that fits on the Ford rails and cross bars which doesn't interfere with the tailgate opening. I have now been in touch with our dealer... Ford Canada AND Thule - and there doesn't seem to be a solution?!?!???? Given that these are factory installed rails - we can't remove them to try a complete after market solution (i.e. Thule, Yakima or Inno bars)... and since the roof rails are installed so far back on the roof line - even Thule cross bars won't work. HELP?!?!??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <so much for ordering factory installed roof systems from Ford)

HELP!!!!! We recently picked up our new 2010 Edge Limited AWD (a few months ago now) - which we had specially ordered since we forwent the Vista Roof for factory installed roof rails and cross bars. We needed the extra storage capacity of a cargo box (which we explained to the dealer). I just attempted to install our Thule Atlantis 1200 box on the roof - which is too long (it interferes with the tailgate fully opening). SO - I went to pick up a new - somewhat shorter box (that would still accommodate our ski equipment) ONLY to discover that there is NO box that fits on the Ford rails and cross bars which doesn't interfere with the tailgate opening. I have now been in touch with our dealer... Ford Canada AND Thule - and there doesn't seem to be a solution?!?!???? Given that these are factory installed rails - we can't remove them to try a complete after market solution (i.e. Thule, Yakima or Inno bars)... and since the roof rails are installed so far back on the roof line - even Thule cross bars won't work. HELP?!?!??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <so much for ordering factory installed roof systems from Ford)