Twiggy2cents

Also, you mentioned the VMM in your cut and paste. Does it come with the VCM?

Just wondering, does it have an updated subscription? Or are you going to mention the fact that it needs yearly(i am pretty sure it's yearly) subscription updates which can be pricey?

BTW that is TSB 10-24-9

Some 2011 Edge and MKX vehicles may experience various concerns with MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch Systems that include the following areas: Traffic, Direction and Information (TDI) calling wrong phone number, Travel Link subscription, voice recognition, phone pairing, address book downloads, intermittent touch screen inoperable conditions, SD card fault, screen reboots, performing system maintenance, navigation set in kilometers/voice communicates in miles, and reverse camera scrolling display. To correct these conditions the APIM will need to be reprogrammed. There you go.... Call up your dealer and have a field day!

You cant force an update on sync...(well you can, but its not easy at all) So either he got an update or he got a lie.

Ford Oasis says to monitor it for updates. They say they have engineers actively investigating it and will post the update as soon as its done. But as of now, no update or news of it.

Yes I have sync and I want to keep it. From what I understand If I go the touchscreen route the sync voice is then the nav voice and is much more un appealing

Early ford systems on windstars used the abs speed sensor signals to measure tire pressures. The sensors are said to last the life of the vehicle. They cost $50 a piece at the dealer and if you replace a rim you get a big hose clamp for an easy $50 dollars too. Cheap technology when compared to the technology of the hose clamp?

Is it possible to swap a nav touhscreen in place of the standard cd-6 radio? Of course it would be of comparable years. (older than 09) What functions would there not be? I imagine there is no gps antenna or does it use the sirius?

Also could a mod move this to the appropriate section?

Also the wrench light is just for TB and Trans concerns. So your husband might be onto something with it being trans related. The lack of power you have had when it happens is the car going into limp home mode. It does this to help prevent damage to components while not leaving you stranded.

Sometimes when the wrench light comes on it wont store a code. There will be a code but its only an active code. Once you turn off the car, there is a possibility there will not be one stored. I suggest to take it in when the light is on at least to read and record the code. If they still cant find anything, call Ford customer support and see if they can get the process moving. This should be a last resort though due to it making the dealer look bad. But I think it will really help them if you bring it in with the wrench light on.

there is a tsb for rear wheel bearings failing. It involves replacing the offending wheel bearing and the knuckle. I just did one at work today. Its a bit of a pain. If its all wheel drive you can raise all the wheels off the ground, turn off traction control, and run the vehilce around 40 and go back and forth listening to each side to see which side is causing it. Or you can take it to the dealership if its under warranty

I think it would look very tacky. If you were going to do it, look for a hood that has it built in(if there is one) Those would have the best chance at looking decent due to the hood scoop flowing into the hood. But like I said I think it would be very tacky.

You have to understand. Ford used this TB on all edges and the taurus's, fusions, escapes and various others. Not to mention they had a big supply for parts. To find a widespread problem like this is a big deal. They have to source a new manufacturer and get them to produce these TB's FAST! All the while they are taking a growing world wide list of backorders of tb's. So when they say you will have to wait 2 Weeks, that is the honest truth. Yes the car is only 12,000 miles old but you cant fix a bad part with no part...