That is a major undertaking and must cost a fortune in labor and materials but will serve you well for many years.

Hi guys! Hello,   I would like to share my observations about the anti-corrosion protection of our Ford Edge cars. Or more precisely - about the factory lack of this protection. My ST just turned 4 years old. The car is very nice, I like it, there will be no newer generations, Ford doesn't give a damn about cool projects, because what's more important to them is 'diversity BS' and battery-powered Mustangs (hahahah). So, when my ST was 3 years and 9 months old, I decided to give it a proper chassis maintenance. At the beginning, it was supposed to be a thorough cleaning and basic protection (wax for closed profiles, polyutherane for visible surfaces). After washing and drying the chassis and dismantling the covers, it turned out that the Ford Motor Company had practically neglected the topic of anti-corrosion protection! This is a scandal. The joints of the sheet metal elements of the bodywork are not protected against the ingress of water and oxygen - a real invitation to corrosion! There could only be one decision: dismantling the covers, covers, rear suspension, drive, diff, shaft, exhaust, tank. Then comprehensive sandblasting of the entire chassis, application of polyurethane primer, mastic to protect the joints of sheet metal, and then rubber on the chassis and in the wheel arches. Top with hot injected waxes. At the same time, the elements of the rear suspension and the tow hook were sandblasted (rubber elements, threads, etc. protected) and covered with a special varnish. Top it all with a layer of wax. The car was in the service center for 2 months (I wasn't in a hurry). The effect is fantastic and I'm glad I decided to protect this nice car. My main message here is: shame! Shame on FoMoCo for such a scandalous approach to such an important topic as anti-corrosion protection. I can't call it anything other than intentional aging of the product. Take care of your lovely STs!   I'd like to share with you a video report i was given from the guys that were doing all this work. It's in Polish - pls, use YT auto translation - it's working quite nicely.   Cheers.

My Edge is in desperate need of this, can you elaborate on how you did this? From inside with headliner out? Or did you remove the fixed glass panel? Did you just do the front part of the trim/seal or the sides, too, for the tracks?

I got it working.  I also had to change 726-45-01 to xxx-x3xx-xxx.  I ended up using power from the 12 volt outlet in the car.  The cupholder lights come on when the headlights come on.  However, they say on if you then turn the headlights off until you shut off the car.  I also can't dim them or turn them off using the sync screen.  Can you control your cupholder lights from the screen?

Thanks for the tip enigma-2

hi all, I have a 66 plate 2017 ford edge titanium manual 2.0 duratorq   I'm having the what looks to be common hand brake jumper cable issue From looking online the jumpers are H2GZ-14A411-A and H2GZ-14A411-B drivers and passengers I know I need the B version (driver side) but in the uk on ebay amazon etc I can only find the A what I don't understand is its the same cable same plugs on the end same length its just a 2 pin sending an on/off signal can it make that much difference or it it just ford being hard work and they are really the same lol I cant seem to find a wiring diagram for the jumper cable to check if they are or not  if anyone could lend a hand thank you all so much hope you all had a great weekend

From pg. 319 of the 2024 owners manual. "It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair if the worn tires still have usable depth. To avoid potential All-Wheel Drive (AWD) malfunction or (AWD) system damage, it is recommended to replace all four tires rather than mixing significantly worn tires with new tires."

Thread is a little old. My car went from 18's to 20's. 20's look better (a lot better), but, the ride is much harsher.  (Less sidewall.)    I use the quietest and smoothest I could find (actually Michelin's are quieter and smoother, but they only last 20-25k before they get loud and rough), so I now use Pirelli Scorpion's.   So if you move up to 20's, get rims from a reputable dealer and the best tires you can find. Cheap tires are horrible. (From experience. One week and took the back and uograded.)

Apologies for the length. But be VERY careful as to putting aftermarket wheels on your car. Your life, and your families, depend on it.     Low-cost, cast-aluminum replica wheels from China frequently face reports of catastrophic failures, including cracking, shattering, or breaking into pieces upon hitting potholes or normal driving stress. These counterfeit wheels often lack proper safety certifications (like TUV), using cheaper, weaker materials and casting methods disguised as high-quality "forged" products.  Reddit +4 Key Safety Risks and Findings: Failure Modes: Unlike reputable wheels that may bend, poor-quality cast wheels often fail completely, leading to immediate loss of control. Counterfeiting Concerns: Thousands of counterfeit wheels made in China are in circulation, sometimes failing at speeds as low as 50 km/h, notes News.com.au. Testing Failures: Imitation wheels often shatter on initial testing and fail to meet safety standards that genuine, high-quality wheels pass, according to www.drive.com.au. Where They Are Sold: Many of these products are sold on platforms like Alibaba or eBay.  Reddit +5 What to Watch Out For: Price: If a wheel is significantly cheaper than standard market prices, it likely indicates lower quality materials and production, say the Detroit Wheel and Tire blog. Lack of Proper Certification: Authentic wheels are tested for impact resistance. Reputation: Unscrupulous sellers often misrepresent cheap cast wheels as "forged," say Reddit users.  Reddit +4 It is recommended to purchase wheels from reputable manufacturers with established safety testing, rather than unknown or cheap alternatives, say Reddit users.  Reddit     Are forged alibaba wheels safe? : r/GolfGTI - Reddit Mar 3, 2024 — Expanded answer: Cheap wheels tend to have defects in them that compromise the integrity of the wheel's strength. I would also never trust any cheap wheel from ...   Reddit     Alibaba wheels : r/BMW - Reddit Jan 24, 2025 — I looked into that quite a bit and I have heard no complaints about cracking or bending on a lot of cars I have seen them on. I was a little skeptical being a h...   Reddit     Are Chinese wheels safe? : r/askcarguys - Reddit Dec 24, 2019 — Buys a Mercedes, cheaps out on wheels. Stick to name brands or at the very least brands with a large online presence, a website and lots of positive attention o...   Reddit   Hit a pothole with Chinese wheels. : r/cars - Reddit Jul 10, 2012 — Scary thought to think of how many other people might have problems from cheap Chinese stuff and not know it. ... Holy crap... what brand is this? ... MRR or Mi...   Reddit     Dodgy imitation wheels potential killers, says peak body Oct 26, 2015 — A test of knockoff alloy wheels that look identical to official Mercedes-Benz wheels found that the fake wheels: * Shattered on the first test * Broke again on ...   www.drive.com.au     Has anyone here bought wheels on Alibaba? : r/Corvette - Reddit Dec 29, 2025 — Because it's their factory in China, they make sure the quality control is up to standards and can be certified. The fly by night places they don't care they ju...   Reddit     Tens of thousands of counterfeit wheels made in China are on ... Oct 25, 2015 — Tens of thousands of counterfeit wheels made in China are on Australian roads, experts warn. TESTING has found counterfeit car wheels can buckle after hitting a...   News.com.au     The Hidden Dangers of Using Replica Wheels vs. Factory Original Wheels These wheels may use cheaper materials or manufacturing processes such as low-pressure casting, which can result in wheels that are structurally weaker and more...   Detroit Wheel and Tire     Do People get Disqualified for Unapproved Chinese Carbon Wheels? Mar 23, 2019 — While I think they could technically disqualify you for using non approved wheels, reading their regulations it seems that they are concerned more about safety ... TrainerRoad