rwolson Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Althought I'm no fan of the cover, the cover provides added security to the cargo area. I used blankets, but always worried some moron walking by might see the hump under the blanket and break in. The cover hides anything stored in the cargo area. I've owned a couple of Explorers and a Volvo which used the spring loaded assembly to store the cargo cover. They work very well, but when you carry a fill cargo load, where do you store the assembly? Yup, ran into the problem a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Or you can always tint the hell out of the windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddeluce Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 I also have a MKX. I saw how the cargo cover fit at the dealership and thought it was laughable. Since I have a black interior I went to Target and bought a cheap $20 black microfiber throw blanket. It works great, looks good even when the hatch is open, fits under the cargo lid next to the spare tire when I'm not using it, and I can throw it in the washing machine when it gets dirty. I did the same thing. I took the cover out and left it in my garage. I now carry a black blanket in the back to cover anything back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 My windows are really dark, so you have to try damn hard to see anything. I also keep a yard and a half of black felt rolled up in the back by the spare. It can be a cover, or a way not to kneel in mud when you have a flat. $9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuesEdge Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 We have one and, while is functions, it is an awful design. Our former vehicle was a Ford Escape, which has a much better designed cargo cover -- and I don't see why it wouldn't work with the fold-down seats. Ford cheaped out on this and they should fix it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMike Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 When we were shopping for cars, we looked at the Lexus and when I was picturing a cargo cover in my mind that was what I thought of. I couldn't believe how lame the Ford cargo cover is and I am extremely disappointed. Hopefully an aftermarket option will show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I just looked this thing up. What a pain! Does not even roll up on it's own. Now I appreciate the one I had in the Blazer, it rolled up like a window shade and was mounted to the walls behind the back seat. I think Infinity has shades like that. The blanket is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I just looked this thing up. What a pain! Does not even roll up on it's own. Now I appreciate the one I had in the Blazer, it rolled up like a window shade and was mounted to the walls behind the back seat. I think Infinity has shades like that. The blanket is a good idea. My 97 Explorer had the same thing, so Ford knows how to build them. Not sure why they didn't do them for the Edge or other new CUVs/SUVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 My 97 Explorer had the same thing, so Ford knows how to build them. Not sure why they didn't do them for the Edge or other new CUVs/SUVs. To use one that operates like that it would almost work better to have hooks on the walls of the cargo area and have it run side to side instead of front to back, at least it would not be on the headrests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 My 97 Explorer had the same thing, so Ford knows how to build them. Not sure why they didn't do them for the Edge or other new CUVs/SUVs. My only guess is the reclining feature of the back row? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 My only guess is the reclining feature of the back row? That was the original speculation but all you need to do is move it back about 8 inches. I'm starting to think it just wasn't a priority and they had lots more to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 That was the original speculation but all you need to do is move it back about 8 inches. I'm starting to think it just wasn't a priority and they had lots more to worry about. I agree but then I got to thinking.... Is this cover new for 2011? The Edge has been around for quite a while. Has there been no cover for previous models? At least the cargo cover functions as advertised. It's flimsy but functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottty6 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I bought my car a month ago and thought about buying the cargo cover. The parts guy at my local Ford dealer warned me off. He said it was "cheap as hell". Kind of disappointed Ford didn't come up with a better solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd01 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 This is a little off-topic, but as bad as the cargo cover is, the rubberized cargo floor mat is actually really good. My initial impression was that it seemed kind of thin and flimsy. But after a year of use i can tell you that it's really grippy (the groceries don't slide all over the place), it stays in place and dosen't rid up on the sides at all, and is easy to clean. I put it right over the fancy carpeted mat, and pull it out and toss it in the garage when I want the cargo area to look it's best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrl-z Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 This is a little off-topic, but as bad as the cargo cover is, the rubberized cargo floor mat is actually really good. My initial impression was that it seemed kind of thin and flimsy. But after a year of use i can tell you that it's really grippy (the groceries don't slide all over the place), it stays in place and dosen't rid up on the sides at all, and is easy to clean. I put it right over the fancy carpeted mat, and pull it out and toss it in the garage when I want the cargo area to look it's best. I'm still trying to figure out why that cargo floor mat always, always, always ends up shifted over to one side where it covers up the hatch close switch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) I'm still trying to figure out why that cargo floor mat always, always, always ends up shifted over to one side where it covers up the hatch close switch! Mine stays put. Are you taking those left hand turns a little too fast? :-) CORRECTION: That should be RIGHT hand turns that make the mat slide to the left. (I guess I had NASCAR on my mind) Edited November 10, 2011 by wilsons66604 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 How to drive NASCAR: Step 1: Go fast. Step 2: Turn left. Step 3: Repeat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I got tired of the elastic bands around the headrests so I sewed on a strip of Velcro on the leading edge which just grips the carpeted seat back. On the side wings I did the same and then attached adhesive backed Velcro into the window sills to hold them securely. It works well and keeps the cover straight which was my biggest peeve. If anyone's interested I'll post photos . Can you post some pics? Thanks,bud, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsons66604 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I use the cargo cover. That's why I put the rear headrests back in. The velcro solution would let me go w/o the headrests. EdgieGuy, How's your solution holding up? Have you driven fast with the windows down? I'm concerned that the cover would get sucked out of the BMR if it's not secure. I know from experience that objects will get sucked out though the BMR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11edgelimited Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I got the cargo cover as part of the deal. I didn't pay a penny for it. I told my fiance when she got home from work that I would be pissed if I had to pay for it. I agree I have never seen anything that cheap from Ford. As long as I can remember they all Ford SUV's have come with the roll up type all the way back to my moms old 1986 Ford Bronco II. they all came with pretty much the same style. 1998 Ford Exploder, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Ford Escape....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) I was going to try to modify the roll up shade out of my old Subaru but found this on ebay. Looks like it may work pretty good, even has a split to allow independent recline of rear seats. Has anyone tried this or seen it in person? Edited December 28, 2011 by wlepse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwolson Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 No details re: how to install. However, great idea and definitely better than the current security shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Will have to do some investigating on this one, looks pretty good, will have to check out mounting (spring loaded would be nice), and if it would effect the reclining rear seat feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Will have to do some investigating on this one, looks pretty good, will have to check out mounting (spring loaded would be nice), and if it would effect the reclining rear seat feature. If you look at the listing pic you'll notice the small flap of fabric has loops on it to attache to the head rests but also has a split so you should be able to recline each section independently. What I didn't get a chance to check out yet is if there are mounts back there that support the retractable section and the flap when you pull it out. Somewhat concerned because even though it says 2011 I don't think my head rests look like that. I am almost positive the center one is much bigger. So I wonder if anything else may have changed from prior models that might make this a no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlepse Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Well I got some more info from the seller. I had sent him some photos of our 2011 cargo area showing that it appears to be different than what they show in the Ebay auction and requested more detailed pics of the install. He wasn't able to provide those but did provide this picture of the installation and translation. Parts A, the rear cargo cover B, The base connecting with the car C, The rear base connecting with the car D, handle bar of the rear cargo cover E, rear seat of the car F, REAR hook working with part C G, the car door Install guide step 1, fix B1, B2 & A, make sure the distance between A & E is 2-3cm, locate the B1 at place of proper height. step 2, after fixing the B1 into the car, ask another person to pull the cover to proper location of the rear cargo box door, make sure the distance from F1 to the car and distance from F2 to the car is equal. another person locate the B1 & B2 at the same height place. step 3, pull D to the proper location of the rear cargo box door, and locate the C1 at the same hight place of B1 step 4, hook the F1 on the above of C1, pull open the cover then fix C2 There is install parts(screws etc.,) coming with the cover Just not sure I am willing to spend $100 on something that will require me to screw into the cargo area, especially when I can't confirm the fit is good in the first place. Oh well, thought this might be useful to someone who is more adventuresome than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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