smoothballer

2013 edge. Was just told i have 3 leaking beads. Was just in the service quick lane the today before and was told all is good. Got home and less then 12 hours later i have 3 flats. I see this is happening to others. And this is not a warranty issue.

I had to take in the TSB for them to do it right.

TSB 12-6-2

 

Hey smoothballer,

 

I'd like to get you connected with your regional customer service manager, who'll work with your dealer to come to a solution. Please send me a PM with your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, current mileage, and preferred servicing dealership.

 

I'll get the ball rolling.

 

Todd

First of all thank you very much for noticing this. Before I saw this I had already made the appointment with my local dealer (Mike Bass Ford) and worked with their Quick Lube manager Chris. I dropped the car off and it turns out only one of the 2 tires had a bead leak (the other one had a nail which I couldn't see). He once again fixed the rim with the bead leak and assured me that even though I would be out of warranty very shortly, it has been well documented and shouldn't be a problem going forward. If I do need to bring it again, we might have to find a more permanent solution. I will keep you in my back pocket if this happens again. Thanks

There might be rust on the wheels that needs to be properly sanded off before the tires are remounted. Either that, or the wheels should be replaced, maybe a smaller wheel to prevent recurrence? Hopefully you will get free Tire Care warranty or something similar to keep these costs from hitting your wallet.

 

I assume the TSB performed so far is 11-5-16, as referred to in post #4 in this thread?

 

http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/9124-pirelli-wheels-bead-leak-issue/?do=findComment&comment=73475

No, there is an updated TSB 12-6-2

I had the TSB performed on all 4 tires and within a week 2 are leaking again. So back to the dealership I go. I think part of it is the super cold weather we have been getting. Maybe the tires are compressing and pulling off the seal. Just a guess, but man am I annoyed. Considering I only have 600 miles left on my warranty. This sucks.

You're welcome. Good luck!!

 

As an FYI, our dealer performed the TSB on all 4 rims and tires just because they didn't want to chance any issues. (We had 1 frequently leaking and 1 other occasionally.) That dealer's service department is pretty solid (the local dealer we went to previously was HORRIBLE) so if you have a good relationship with your dealer it's worth asking to have all 4 done while you can.

 

 

Yeah I was going to tell them that they all leak with some being worse than others to get all 4 done.

 

FORD TSB Number: 12-6-2

Vehicles: 2009-2011 Ford Edge and Mercury MKX

Condition: Corrosion and on the lip of 22-inch rims and whiskers/vents on the tire’s bead seat may cause the TPMS to illuminate.

Solution: Disassemble the rim and tire and clean the rim and tire bead seats with a maroon Scotch-Brite pad.

This is an update/replacement for TSB 11-05-16.

Hope that helps! (Sorry, I don't have a copy of the actual TSB or I'd of uploaded it here) The dealer can look it up by the number though and reference the original TSB too.

 

Thanks a lot. I will probably be visiting them next week. I only have 1500 miles left on my warranty so I need it fixed and fixed right ASAP

A TSB does not mean no cost to repair. If you're out of the 3/36K b2b warranty then it's not covered regardless of whether there is a TSB or not. If they extend the warranty with the TSB or do a safety recall then it's no cost.

I am still under the 3/36K warranty

Have you had the updated TSB performed (not the original TSB) that adds the goo stuff following the rim cleaning but before the remount? It's been pretty effective on our issue (knock on wood!!) thought a PITA if you need to replace your tires anywhere other than Ford dealership.

I have not taken it in to Ford yet. I plan on doing that really soon. What is the updated TSB number?

As a side note I didn't know there was TSB for the tires and I took it to Ford Quick Lube and they struggled with stopping the leak but they "claimed" they got it and charged me the 20 bucks. This was the 2nd time I took it back too. They shouldn't have charged me anything if there was a TSB and fixed it right. I am taking it to the service department next time and they will get an earful.

Is just one leaking? Is it from the bead? How often are you putting air in?

More than 1 are leaking. The one is leaking pretty bad...filling up once a week (so annoying). And yes it is around the bead.

After reading some more I am wondering if it is a problem with the rims and not a bent rim. Others seem to have similar problems.

So as others have stated the 22" in tires that seem to slow leak like crazy. I have been to the Ford dealer and they say that I have a bent rim because they can rotate the tire around and the the leak is in the same area. Besides that tire the other seem to leak more often then any other tires I have ever had and am getting fed up. I love my 22's but at what cost.

So here are my options that I have considered (with questions):

- try to find somewhere to machine the "bent rim". Not sure how much success people have had with that.

- buy a replacement rim so I don't have to keep refilling it every week

- ditch the 22's and move down to a set of 20's. This would also benefit me in the cost of upcoming tires (I am still on the originals). Not sure if I have to do any centering or anything for this?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I have a 2011 Ford Edge and got the letter in the mail about the Sync Update and see others on here have done the installation. I went to the Ford site but it says I am up to date with v3.5.1. Is it showing up for anyone else or have they not released it via the site yet?

Very cool. Any updates?

Tint looks sweet. Wish Ohio would let me go darker. Would like to get the factory back tint on all 4

Thanks everyone

To all the detailing experts out there. What is the best method to remove salt stains from carpet? My all weather mats leaked down onto the carpet and I know if I leave the stains they will become very hardened and impossible to get rid of...past experience.

I have them on the rear on my sport

 

http://www.fordedgeforum.com/uploads/gallery/album_398/gallery_19555_398_650326.jpg

Ford only has front splash guards for the Edge. Are these after market?

I was wondering if anyone put the Ford ones on. I love my 2011 Sport but the water/dirt/salt that the 22's kick up on the door panels is crazy. Now that I know it can be done, I will probably pick up a set for the front

what was the total cost on the tires/wheels?

Dr Edge,

Did you have to go with the hub centric rings to go to those 18's?

Anyone?

I installed 2.11 last night. The download took FOREVER but it could have just been my internet connection. As most have stated the update process took about 45 min. Like rogersmj I got a little freaked out when I went out to my car and the screen was black except a warning about battery shutoff. I started the car and it went through the "Scheduled Maintenance" portions.

 

One thing to note is that I went to run a vehicle health report and the screen froze with a grey box in the middle of the screen and had to shut the car off to reset it. This IS NOT encouraging...

Actually reinstalled the update with the car running the entire time. I actually got the update successful but syncmyride hasn't update me from 2.4 yet or reported by vehicle health report so I won't know with 100% certainty if I am on 2.11

I installed 2.11 last night. The download took FOREVER but it could have just been my internet connection. As most have stated the update process took about 45 min. Like rogersmj I got a little freaked out when I went out to my car and the screen was black except a warning about battery shutoff. I started the car and it went through the "Scheduled Maintenance" portions.

One thing to note is that I went to run a vehicle health report and the screen froze with a grey box in the middle of the screen and had to shut the car off to reset it. This IS NOT encouraging...

Has anyone installed splash guards on their Edge Sport? I see on the Ford Accessories site that they have only front splash guards for the 2011 Edge, but doesn't list if they will fit on the Sport with the 22's. Also, is it possible to install rear guards as well? If anyone has any pics that would be awesome.

I am tired of seeing my black edge covered in dirt as the 22's definitely extend past the wheel well and throw a good amount off the road.

i noticed that sometimes when i turn on my car that my clock is all of a sudden three hours off :angry:

I have noticed this as well but figured out that it kept the time from the last time I shut off the car. It always fixed itself the next time I started her up, but definitely annoying. I am on v2.4 and might be making an appt for 2.11

The standard power liftgate on the Sport would have been handy.

Still not sure why HID is not available on the Sport Model...baffled

I have a Cobra Guzzler waffle weave (green) that dries my whole car. Granted, that is during ONR washes that don't take much drying OR after sheeting the water off with a hose. The WW towel isn't soaked afterwards either, it just feels damp.

 

If you have "buckets" of water standing on your car after washing, you might want use a second towel.

I do plan on using the sheeting effect next time I give her a bath. I am hoping that would help too.