The Ford Edge has a very large interior and that normally leads to almost any mount fitting without a problem. However, due to some unique design attributes, it’s not that simple. As a result, some mounting locations aren’t going to work well.
Mounting Analysis
A photo of the interior of a Ford Edge accompanies this article. A few things to notice are an expansive dash, vertical vents and cup holders that are set back a bit.
It’s a far reach to the windshield on the Ford Edge but a good suction mount is probably the best place to put a phone or GPS.
A car seat bolt mount cannot be used on a Ford Edge. The seat bolt is completely covered by a plastic top. I suppose you can screw it down to the floor but who wants to drill holes into their car?
A cup holder mount is probably a poor choice on a Ford Edge. There are a pair of cup holders set back somewhat to the driver position. A cup holder mount will likely be too far set back to be of any use so we will discourage using a cup holder mount in a Ford Edge.
The Ford Edge has a very large dash area. Here’s the issue though. The part right in the middle opens up so you cannot attach anything large and permanent to it.
Best Recommendation for a Ford Edge
We recommend our go-to mount for this location which is the Arkon MegaGrip Suction Cup Windshield and Dash Mount. The suction mount features a vacuum locked suction assembly attached to a pivoting arm. The phone can swivel into any orientation. The mount comes with an adhesive disk that you can stick to the dash to turn the mount into a console mount (but be sure to keep reading about that). The suction assembly can adhere to the adhesive disk just like it would on a windshield. I use this mount all the time and it works great.
The same mount except for a Garmin GPS is the Arkon Windshield Dash Garmin Nuvi Suction Mount. It’s an excellent mount that comes with a 2-year warranty. It’s more rugged and longer than the Garmin mount you received in the box. Be aware the phone mount can double as a GPS mount too, just remove the dual T adapter that attaches to the cradle.
Some Alternative Locations
How about the air vent? Those large vents in the middle normally make a good choice for mounting a phone or GPS. A vent mount attaches to the slats on air vent. The slats on the Ford Edge are vertical so most mounts will not work well. However, there are a few that attach using a gripper that can be used. Additionally, the air vent to the left of the driver has traditional horizontal slats and can be used with most vent mounts. The left hand vent is a matter of preference. Some like the phone or GPS in the middle, not to the left.
If selecting this mounting location, consider the Andobil Air Vent Mount. This minimalist mount will hold most phone models with or without a case or skin. It has a ball and socket so the cradle has the capability to be oriented downwards towards the driver. The included cradle opens to 3.75 inches which is large enough for almost any phone. You can also use this mount for a Garmin GPS as it features a ball size that matches up with a Garmin cradle.
Apple iPhone owners can scope out the Andobil MagSafe Air Vent Mount which is the same mount but with a magnetic adapter that pairs perfectly.
We reviewed the Andobil vent mount mount in detail awhile ago and continue to recommend this today.
A CD player mount might work on a Ford Edge. The word “might” is used because the CD player is very close to the gear shift. You would likely need to remove the device to use the shift when it is in park. It might work ok for a phone or GPS but not a tablet.
If inclined to go the CD player route on a Ford Edge, think about the Apps2Car CD Slot Mount uses a knob on the bottom to secure the mount within the CD player. I prefer this mount to others in this category as it will permit a more custom and secure fitting. You don’t want the mount to rattle around inside the player. The cradle opens to almost 4 inches which is wide enough for most phones and many GPS devices.
Mount Summary
So to sum it up with the Ford Edge. A windshield or dash mount are good choices for a mount. The CD player and vent are a maybe. The seat bolt and cup holder are a no-go in this vehicle.