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I am interested in buying these wheels for my 2007 SEL AWD. They are Ford OEM wheels that are standard on the Explorer, Mountaineer, and Sport Trac.

http://getallparts.com/w_selection_get.asp?_SUPPLIERSKU=ALY03760U&WandCRETURN=&_YEAR=2009&_MAKE=MERCURY&_MODEL=MOUNTAINEER

Looking for a second set of 18's that aren't Edge original for Summer use. However, I'm not sure what the backspacing/offset of the factory painted 18" Edge wheels are vs. these Mustang 18" wheels.

I have the same issue and the dealer found a TSB and ordered parts. The only problem when the parts came they were were for one side only. I finaly have an appointment this week to have the other side completed.

 

Craig

Do you have the TSB number?

Do you own an Edge or have driven one with the Camel interior? I have the Five Hundred with the Camel dash and I can tell you the reflection is fierce on a sunny day when I'm not wearing my polarized sun glasses. Cleaning the windshield is missing the point. It all has to due with the color of the dash in combination with the angle the windshield is in relation to the dash.

 

It has nothing to do with what folks are choosing to focus on. For example, many Audio/Video enthusiasts tend to shy away from Plasma TVs since they use a high gloss reflective screen. While it works great for night time viewing, the day time viewing sucks because every light source in your room reflects off the screen thus washing out the image. The viewer is not making a conscious choice to look at the reflection nor can he make a conscious choice not to look at the reflection.

 

The problem is inherent in the angle. Just the right angle brings out the worst reflection. Those who think Ford can fix this sort of a complete redesign are mistaken. A darker dash will minimize the reflection significantly. The only other thing I think might could help is a Polarize windshield. However that might present two problems. 1) High cost 2) Strange affects looking thru polarized glass while already wearing polarized sun glasses.

Charcoal. However I test drove two camel interiors and did not notice it.

My wife came running to me when her's wouldn't turn off. Turned out she left the transmission in Drive.

She has a habit of using the Emergency brake to hold the vehicle in position before putting it in Park.

I'm assuming its some sort of lockout to not allow the vehicle to be turned off when the tranny's in Drive.

I'm wondering what some of you guys are talking about. Almost all vehicles have some sort of reflection of the dash on the windshield. However, when driving, your eyes are not supposed to be focused on the windshield but out on road. I really fail to see the 'safety' hazard.

If however you still feel its an issue, get a high quality fine polish and literally polish the inside and outside of your windshield. Let it sit out in the sun for a few hours. Then wipe with a microfiber towel both the inside and outside making sure all buffing streaks are gone. If necessary use a high quality glass cleaner to remove all remnants of polish. You will notice your windshield will be much clearer.

Regarding A/C, part of the problem is the Edge has rear seat vents. The extra plumbing reduces air speed (not fan speed) when the a/c is on. You're still getting the same cold air, but at lesser velocity due to the increase in interior vents. Ford should have designed a better impellor for the HVAC system but oh well.

As a side note: If your vehicle has been sitting for sometime in the hot sun. When you first get in, lower all windows. Turn the HVAC system to Dash Vents only and the A/C on. Be sure that the button for recycling the cabin air is off. Turn the fan to Max.

As you drive away, wait about 2 minutes and then switch the HVAC setting to Max A/C. Once you feel the increase in air speed and cooling, raise all windows. You've now just dropped the interior temperature of the vehicle by likely 30 to 40 degrees.

When a vehicle sits in the hot sun without shade, interior temps can reach 120+ degrees. If its only 90 outside, trying to get the a/c to bring the temp from 120 to 75 in 5 minutes is pretty much not gonna happen. However, letting the a/c cool 90 degree air to 75 in 5 minutes is more likely.

Make sense?

Now here's an issue i nor my dealership can pin down.

Rarely, and only under more spirited driving conditions, if turning left or right, while braking or accelerating, I will hear a clunk from the front right of the vehicle.

I believe the sound is somehow related to the steering system as the sound only occurs when turning the wheel.

I can 'slalom' the vehicle back and forth and not reproduce the sound and it does not occur with suspension travel (rough roads).

I could drive 45 miles and have the sound only happen once, but when it does, its quite obvious.

The Ford tech said he checked to make sure all suspension components were torqued to spec and was unabel to duplicate the sound. I even took him for a ride and could not reproduce the sound (how convenient).

Has anyone had similar issues?

My edge had a pull and non level steering wheel.

Had the tech check the alignment again and 'suggested' he rotate the tires.

Drift usually has to do with the tires and little to do with the alignment. Tires are not a static element and can change shape and deform easier then you'd think. A bad batch could easily have caused this issue.

The tech didn't level the steering wheel very well so I did it myself.

There is no secret special science to an alignment, especially toe in/out.

If the alignment is in spec (plus or minus whatever root value they use), you can level your steering wheel yourself.

A 7/8 wrench to loosen the locking nut and a smaller wrench (forget the size) to adjust the tie rod. Rotate the tie rod only a fractional amount on each side. 1/4" out on one side, 1/4" in one the other. Your alignment has not changed but you've now adjusted the steering wheel.

The smallest change can have a huge impact on the steering wheel. I went 1/4" out on the driver's, and in on the passenger's and found I went past center. 1/8" turn back and walla, pretty much level steering wheel and the alignment is unchanged.

I run 36lbs of pressure in all 4 tires but a drift can be corrected by small changes in tire pressure if rotation does not resolve the problem as well.

If you guys really want to throw a stink, just have your dealership get you a new set of tires. That may be the root of the issue.

If anyone on here has aftermarket wheels/tires, please chime in if the 'drift' issue went away with your new rims.

You can find a standard H11 relay kit on ebay for 20 bucks. It works pretty good and I havent had a problem with it. Bulbs have been in for a month and no problems yet. I only paid 100 bucks for my HIDS. Nice white light.

Got a link? I've been searching Ebay and really haven't found anything.

sorry, not to answer your question, but was the auto headlights a option. I dont have that. I thought I had everything on my Edge SEL+.

As far as I know it was standard. I almost wish it wasn't.

Looking to purchase a set of these:

http://www.automotivelightingusa.com/index...roducts_id=1345

However, due to the Edge having the automatic headlights, what is the part number for the required relay? Where is this relay installed in relation to a normal HID installation?

Thanks.