fishx65

I also live in a rust-belt but haven't had a weld problem like your pics show. That's serious rust ya got there and is the reason I keep mine under-coated. I did have both sway bar links go bad and replace them with Moogs. My Edge is also a 2011 with around 100,000 miles.

Not sure what brand you're using but Mac, along with others on this site, claim that Motorcraft strut mounts are the way to go. I'll be doing the struts on my 2011 eventually and will definitely stick with Motorcraft for the mounts regardless of the strut brand I use.

How does it sound?? I just picked up an amp with high level inputs so I can run a small sub by taping into the rear speaker leads. If you don't mind me asking, where did you tap into the rear speaker wires????

Mac, besides losing some oil between changes, is there any reason to change out the valve cover? I think I remember reading something about oil getting into the throttle body but not sure if it hurts anything.

Anyone have a problem with Wally full synthetic Supertech 5w20? Thinking about running it in my 2008 Taurus winter beater that has 85,000 miles on it.

Just ordered 4 sets of brake pads for my 2011 Edge SEL and 2008 Taurus. Pepboys was having a crazy sale on their in-house Prostop brand ($10.00 per set!!!). 3 of the sets are ceramic but the rear set for the Edge is listed as organic. Another strange thing is that both sets for the Taurus are made by Bosch but not the ones for the Edge. Is there a reason why the rear pads for the Edge are listed as organic? Did the Edge come from the factory with organic rear pads??? Was thinking of returning the one organic set and going with Ceramics. I realize that ceramic is not always the best choice of material but I do like how they don't dust. Pretty sure the last time I did the Edge's brakes I went with Thermos all the way around and they can be a little squeaky in the mornings.

Keep in mind that Fords can go into " limp mode" when something is wrong that can damage the engine or trans. Dash light will come on and ya won't have much engine power.

I'm going with throttle body or COPs. I remember getting the throttle body replaced on my 2011 under a recall about 2 years ago. I didn't have any drive-ability issues and was well past my warranty period when they replaced it at no-charge.

Oops, forgot about that Triple W. Thanks for clarifying.!! I wonder how much longer these COP kits will be floating around. Pretty sure Ford would rather sell them individually!!!:)

If you're gonna have your mechanic change the plugs and COPs I'd purchase the whole Motorcraft kit for around $150.00 and hand it to him. Comes with 6 plugs, 6 COPs and the UI gaskets. At the very least have him replace the back 3 while he has the Upper Intake off.

Does the Curt still hang to low like it did on 2011-2014 Edges? I always liked how you could only see the receiver on the Hidden Hitch models.

Sounds like it has to be in the wiring. I'd grab a multi-meter and start doing some investigating.

Your dealer should have discussed this issue with Pirelli. If you still have the tire, I would contact Pirelli yourself.

Very easy job but I'd grab the factory radio removal tool if the Metra kit doesn't include them. Just take your time wiring the connectors to the new head unit on a workbench and it should be plug and play. Wish all head unit swaps were as easy as this one!!!!

Can't explain how adding HIDs to a 2011-2014 increases side lighting but it does. I noticed it big time on my night trips to the cabin in dear infested northern Michigan.

Only one way to find out for sure.:):)

I haven't had any PCM issues in the Taurus yet. Not sure about the PCM but I believe the 08-09 Taurus uses the same COPs as the Edge.

I like running two relays cuz it lessons the odds of losing both headlights at the same time. I also carry my old halogen bulbs in the back. After market HID kits aren't known for their durability but I've been really lucky with my 6 year old cheap DDM kit.

I drove my 2008 3.5 Taurus (75,000 miles) with bad coils for over a year. Finally got around to doing the three back coils and all the plugs and she's been running perfect for about 4 months. I'm guessing it would take quite while to damage coils with a bad PCM if it even works that way. I've always heard that bad coils can eventually damage a PCM but not the other way around.

1st thing I would do to a 11-14 is throw a 35/5000 hid kit in it. Hids work really well in those halogen projectors even though some people will tell you it's impossible. Just make sure to do it right with a nice waterproof harness that has two separate relays.

All tires pick up rocks. Just get them.:)

Do you drive backwards and do a lot of city driving?:)

I just changed the clear film on my 2011's headlights and they still look brand spankin new with zero chips. The old film looked horrible and I'm sure my headlights would be all chipped up if I hadn't used the film since new. I just wish I would have done the entire front end cuz the fake chrome grill looks like it's been through a sand blaster!!!!

Some don't like digital gauges when it comes to reliability but these have proven very durable and accurate for me over the last 4 years. I keep one in each of my vehicles. https://www.sears.com/craftsman-programmable-digital-tire-gauge/p-02830048000P

Not sure what's wrong but I'd highly recommend taking it to a dealership and having an extra key made. Once you have two working keys it's easy to order a cheap one on Ebay and program a 3rd.