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If you're just looking to add Bluetooth for calls and music streaming there are some pretty good options that plug into the 3.5mm auxiliary port. I tried a bunch of them and finally settled on the Kinivo BTC-450 because of it's amazing call quality. Not sure if it's still made but E-bay is loaded with brand new ones. There's lot's of cheaper options if voice quality is not a concern.

Just finished replacing the coolant in my 88,000 mile 2011. Hope it wasn't a mistake going with the Ford Specialty Green coolant which is what my 3.5 calls for. To kinda get back on topic, just had two good friends go through engine replacements on their 90,000 mile vehicles. One was a 2010 5.4 F150 and the other a 2010 Toyota Tundra. Cam Phazer locked up on the Ford and a crank bearing went Bye-Bye in the Yota. I've had really good luck with Fords over the last 38 years but ya never know when she's gonna buck-ya.

Just got around to installing the front emblem my dealer gave me under warranty about two years ago. Took me about 15 minutes thanks to HRinkels short write-up. Pretty sad that Ford's "advertising" emblem was peeling after only two years.

I agree. Ford's quality tends to go up and down every few years. I actually feel that the 11-14 Edges had better quality control then the 10- and 15+. The Lincolns seem a lot more consistent but, of course, ya gotta pay the premium.

Man, most of you guys don't even need a subwoofer!!!!

Horrible thread aim triple dub!! :)

Wow!!! I'm guessing 17 or 18 years old and going to the Ford show with Mom.:)

Get the Eco in your next Edge Mac and see if it can be done!!!!:) Isn't that only about a year and a half of driving for you??

Mac, just watched your coolant change video and that's the way I've always done it. Did you do any research to make sure that Peak is cool to use?? Did you originally have the Ford Purple stuff in there???? Just talked to a mechanic friend of mine at a Ford dealership who said to use Ford Vc-10-a2 Specialty Green coolant.

Just took a shot from a big ole rock today and will need to have the windshield replaced on the old 2011 SEL. Was just wondering if any of the 11-14's came with Ford's Sound screen windshields. If so, I'm gonna ask my glass guy if he can get a Carlite Sound screen replacement for me instead of the standard model.

I guess I better change the coolant on my 85,000 mile 3.5!!!!

I've had a 2010 Edge, 2011 Edge and a 2014 MKX. If the extra green isn't a factor I would always go for the MKX. I know they're the same basic vehicle but, in my opinion, the MKX looks better, has better fit & finish and is way way more luxurious inside.

Not sure if DDM still sells the same products but I'm still sporting the set I purchased from them about 4 years ago for my 2011. I think mine came with a lifetime warranty and they did replace a ballast for me the first year I had them. They do work well in the Edge's halogen projectors and, to my old eyes, are a big improvement. I actually purchased two sets thinking I might have a few bulb and ballast failures but they've proven really durable. I still carry the spare set just in case. I should add that mine are 35/5000 and I'm using an overbuilt waterproof harness I made.

Thanks, gotta install the new one I've had laying around for over a year.

Would be very cool to get an Edge in the air a little!!!!

I thought the same thing but I think a lot of vehicles come with rear turn signals that flash red. I'm gonna pay closer attention for a few days.

I've always wanted to replace my rear amber turn signal bulbs in my 2011 to red leds. I grabbed a pair of red 3157's the other day I found at a local store. Think I'll need resistors?

HIDs work really well in the 2011-2014 Edge"s halogen projectors so ya might wanna go that route. I've had a cheap DDM 35/5000 kit in my 2011 for over 4 years and have been really happy with it. A few members have probably had 55 watt kits for quite a few years so maybe they can chime in with their experience. The difference in light output between the factory halogens and a set of HIDs is pretty good.

Did you rent a brake tool kit from the auto parts store? Ya need it to turn in the rear pistons and they usually have that torx bit included. Makes the job much easier!!!! Kit is free to rent at Advance but ya gotta do a complete buy and return with a credit card.

Did this years ago when I had the 2010 SEL. It really is a pretty big improvement. I actually miss driving behind a nice bright set of halogen reflectors.

I agree. Back in my young punk days I had those AVS black out covers on the tail lights of my brand new white 1995 Ford Explorer. I looked really cool until I took a shot in the back from a Ford Escort. I was OK, he wasn't. I think the only reason I didn't get a ticket was because Mr. Escort had a few to many beers which kept the cops occupied. The next day I removed both the front and rear light covers.

Saw this on another forum and thought I'd post it over here for those looking to make a simple speaker swap. Not sure if they're any good but they get decent reviews. Sensitivity is 90 which should be decent for a quick factory speaker swap. Both the 6.5's and 6x8's are on sale. Been over 25 years since I messed with the Kicker brand but the price is certainly right. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/kicker-cs68-6-x-8-coaxial-speakers-with-polypropylene-cones-pair-black/7741046.p?skuId=7741046

I would guess that .000005% of owners ever use manual shift mode. 80% have probably hit the buttons by accident and wondered what the hack was going on!!!

Ford has a bad habit of upping their quality in some years and letting it slide in others. I've driven all years of Edges and MKX's and really think that the 2011-2014 models have the best build quality by a decent margin. Most vehicles will start to develop some rattles after 3-4 years but getting them in the first 2 is a little ridiculous. Sometimes getting all McGyver, like you did, is better then letting a dealership mess with it!!!!

Makes me kinda glad my 2011 SEL doesn't have MFT!!! Just getting ready to hit 80,000 miles and she's only been back to the dealership twice. Once for a new front emblem and just about a month ago for the throttle body recall. I also had the EVAP Purge valve go bad which I replaced myself in about 5 minutes.