I like they way smoked bug-guards look on some vehicles even though it screams 80's. These days I would go with one of the clear decal types. I remember my old 87 Mustang GT looking like an advertisement for Auto Ventshade!!!!
Ya might wanna start with a good set of front speakers. The factory speakers in the 2011+ SEL Edges are, by far, the cheapest I have ever seen. Changing them makes a huge difference and allows you to turn up the bass. It may just be enough to satisfy your ears but nothing can take the place of a good aftermarket sub and amp.
My 11 Sel has them but I'm not sure if the 13's came with them. They must have a purpose but I really can't think of one. Maybe to help stop the tire tread from throwing rocks forward????
Been driving a 2011 Edge SEL and a 2013 Lincoln MKX for a while now. I kinda like the push button start but could easily live without the power liftgate and navigation. The power liftgate is really slow and you have to hit the keyfob or dash button to close it. Maybe I'm old fashion but I just don't like it.
If ya know exactly what to order, E-bay will give you the best deal. I replaced all of mine 2 years ago for under $30.00 and every one of them is still going strong. I made sure they all had SMD 5050 leds.
If ya live in a snowy state I would always go for the Husky liners or Weather Techs. The Huskys do a better job containing liquids but the WT's look and fit better in the Edge. I have Huskys in my 2011 Edge.
Not sure if it's smart but I just lightly spray everything with a mild cleaner, scrub everything, lightly rinse, towel dry and take her for a drive to dry. I don't cover anything like I did in the old days.
I'm sure you could get all the parts from Ford but I think it would be really expensive. You might be surprised how well plug-n-play kits work in the Edge's halogen projectors.
If ya look at some of the comments below kkrace's youtube video it sounds like Ford now has some way of cleaning the latch with a special tool. Could be BS but maybe worth investigating. Putting a new latch in does not look that bad if you have a little mechanical ability.
If I let my Dad drive my 2011 3.5 Edge for a few weeks it averages 18.5 MPG. I always keep it around 22 MPG driving in the same area. MPG drops like a stone if I don't always pay attention to the pedal and traffic.
What to expect at 230,000 miles? How about a new Vehicle payment!!!!! Joking aside, pretty impressive that she's still kickin. Any rust or still pretty clean????
If ya can't replace defective parts yourself on the side of a road in the middle of the night, make sure your harness has dual relays so the chance of losing both headlights at the same time is remote. It might be kinda tough driving at night without headlights!!!! I think the Morimoto harness has dual relays and fuses. I run a DDM 35/5000 kit that has been pretty reliable but I did have a ballast die after 18 months of use. DDM did send me a new one after inspecting the defective unit.
Zaino Z2 and Duragloss 105 are both awesome products at the same price point as NXT. NXT looks fine but only lasts a few weeks. I prefer Zaino because of how easy it goes on and off plus it lasts a few months longer then 105. My old bottle of NXT does ATV duty.
Might work well in the Taurus's halogen projectors or might not. One thing to consider is the reliability of all these cheap Chinese hid kits. If I lose a ballast,bulb or relay I can pull over in the middle of the night and change a part with the spares I carry or put the halogens back in. Can your Dad do that????????