jimc

I thought that was a neat option on the Edge, but I did not see a mention of a fold flat front seat for the Lincoln.

Where did you get the dash kit? That sounds like a great solution.

Any thoughts as to why the problem doesn't show up in the Lincoln? The on-line photos I viewed of the MKX's interior looked pretty similar to the Edge. But, hey, if it works I'm off to my Lincoln dealer!

Hmmm... I'll have to check. I think they only had about 10 vehicles and about half were FWD (I want AWD). The one I was in definitely had shiny metal, not matt finish. The interior was black and there was no glare from the dash itself, just the metal. Thanks for the tip. I'll let you know what I find.

I'm looking to replace my '99 Explorer so I test drove a new Edge yesterday. It was early afternoon and the sun was high in the sky. When I slid behind the wheel the glare from the polished metal trim that extends up on top of the center portion of the dash nearly blinded me. I was wearing high quality sun glasses, but even so the glare was intense. The metal trim acted just like a mirror in focusing the sun's rays. I really liked the rest of the car--the looks, the comfortable seats, the roominess, the way it drives, etc. Unfortunately, the metal trim is just too much of a hazard for me. I suppose I could cover it over with duct tape, but that seems extreme on a 30K vehicle. Unless there are other--more elegant--solutions, I guess I'll pass on the Edge. (Or buy it and move to Seattle and not worry about the sun.) I'm hoping that Ford fixes this in the 2008 model. Any news of upcoming model changes?