akirby Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 If you put on two of them you might hit 100 mpg! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 You know you are going to watch the video. You can not resist. If you put on two of them you might hit 100 mpg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 The interesting thing is, with the 2007, given the right conditions (cruising/coasting, no major accessories, etc.), I see high 90's for the instantaneous mpg If you put on two of them you might hit 100 mpg! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 The interesting thing is, with the 2007, given the right conditions (cruising/coasting, no major accessories, etc.), I see high 90's for the instantaneous mpg Yeah but you've got 2 extra stickers so that's not a fair comparison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 You are correct, I forgot all about them! Think I can improve aerodynamics by putting some extra ones on the hood and spoiler/tailgate? Yeah but you've got 2 extra stickers so that's not a fair comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I am putting my stickers on the side fender like NASCAR!!! LOL You are correct, I forgot all about them! Think I can improve aerodynamics by putting some extra ones on the hood and spoiler/tailgate? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 First two days out and 450 miles on the Cinnamon Metallic. Averaged 24mpg. Not a big fan of the Hancook tires. I like the Bridgestone Dueller Ecopias better. The Bridgestones are much quieter and smoother. The ride was pretty good considering the tires and I do enjoy the quietness (yep spelling police are gonna hunt me down) The rotors in city driving did not feel all that warped. I however discover how bad when I went to slow down at high speed and the vibration was much worse. I like smooth brakes and I am replacing them tomorrow with Autozone HIgh Carbon Steel painted rotors (four) and the top line ceramic pads with the clip kit and grease. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Based on cars for sale at Cars.com the cinnamon metallic is currently behind the highest mileage 2011 (165K) by 75K miles. Might take me a couple of years to get this one to the top mileage area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Bad timing on the brake replacement today. Auto Skills Center was closed due to Hot Rod show. I did decide to just flush the transmission like I had done with the Orange Crush. Glad I did. That transmission fluid was terrible. Chocolate looking and thick. I can not see why anyone would go 150K on a transmission oil. 150 for a flush vice thousands for a new transmission. Changed the over 4 year old cabin air filters wait for the video to see what I found!!! If this does not make you run out and change it then you just don't care. All I can say is Wow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Lots of loving neglect to be found on purchase of used vehicles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Well folks I have decided to allow the orange crush following to end. The topics now have grown into the experiences of the two ford edge limiteds that I now have. I have started a new topic called Double Edged in this forum. If you wish to follow the Orange Crush's replacement and how it attempts to fill the shoes so to speak. Then take a look at the topic Double Edged. That's all folks!!!! This will be my last post on this topic as I believe the transition has been completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 For those wanting to follow the new adventures: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/18170-double-edged/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Just a follow up on closure for the Orange Crush. A friend had access to carfax and checked the vin. The orange crush has no record of registration or sale to another person or anything other than "SOLD" I can only assume ford motor company has made sure the orange crush never returned to market. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Maybe it went to a secret lab that tests for anti-aging properties ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddedge Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Did you replace the front wheel bearings yourself or have someone else do them? my 2007 Edge FWD has 107,000 miles now and I think my left front Wheel bearing is growling. I wish it was a bolt on hub/bearing assembly but it is Not...the wheel bearing is pressed in. I guess I will go ahead and get new tires first since one of them is noisy...used my spare wheel on left front to make sure it wasn't the tire causing the noise...noise was still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Carfax contacted me concerning the Orange Crush and a news reporter wants to possibly hear more on the Orange Crush. The orange crush may rise from the grave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Pretty awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I will start posting again in this topic once the replacement (Lullubelle, 2011 Ford Edge) reaches 200,000 miles in about 10 months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 The successor to the Orange Crush is going to be moved to this thread. I fully expect Lullubelle (2011 Ford Edge Limited) to reach 200K miles by about June 2017. I am sure the there will be some interesting repairs. I can say both have had their issues, but not the same issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Getting ready to start back up with my 2nd Ford Edge to hit 200,000 miles. Currently at 195,000 miles. Ford is sending me a sticker for the High mileage club. My 2011 Edge has had a few issues before getting to this point: Here is what the status currently is for repairs. New alternator (motorcraft) New battery (Odyssey Extreme AGM) New Coils and plugs (motorcraft) New PCV (duralast) New belts ( Gates) New APIM (ford warranty replacement) New Purge valve (changed before it failed) caught the issue developing so I changed it. (motorcraft) Standard fluids change: Oil, Trans, Power steering, brakes, coolant Etc. (various brands and synthetic) New shocks and struts. (KYB) Strut mounts (motorcraft) New sway bar links (Moog) New drivers side window (2) (No idea of brand) Only one slight bumper scrape accident at 75 mph. Otherwise no accidents. Can attain 110Mph so runs great. Rotors and pads have only been changed once. (Autozone Duralast Gold and Duralast Ceramic) Currently on third set of plugs (motorcraft) Air filter (AEM dry filter) not cleaned and running for 80K miles so far. Headlights converted to HID Interior lights converted to LED's Wheels chrome cladding removed and painted to match body color This Edge is pretty much OEM at this time so let's see what the future holds in the follow up to the Orange Crush and it's legacy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 High Mileage Club? Never heard of that. I put 213k on my Explorer and never got into any High Mileage Club. You sure it ain't the Mile High Club? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 High Mileage Club? Never heard of that. I put 213k on my Explorer and never got into any High Mileage Club. You sure it ain't the Mile High Club? LOL I was a member of the later before the former. LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 look what I received in the mail. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Way cool! Considering the moon is about 240k miles away that's like driving round trip to the moon in your Edge. I hope you made a pit stop every so often!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 To the moon Alice to the moon!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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