Peveto

Update -- I *may* have my problem solved. Went back over to work on the Edge Saturday morning, before it got cold here in Dallas. Prior to doing this, I started downloading schematics and diagrams for the Power and Ground distribution in the Edge. I noticed one comment, only mentioned in the Service Manual, that got me thinking: "If the battery is disconnected, discharged or if power to the SJB is interrupted/disconnected, the instrument panel dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the instrument panel dimmer switch from the full dim position to the dome ON position. This will make sure that all displays are visible under all lighting condition" So I started my diagnostics, again. Pulled every fuse in the car, as well as the positive cable to the starter and alternator. I then removed the fuse box (PDM) from under the dash. Started replacing fuses one at a time -- under the hood first, then in the PDM under the dash. When we got to fuse #5, I got a spike, that then calmed down to 0.13 amp drain. The first dome light fuse woke up all the lights in the car -- but I couldn't turn off the rear cargo lamps or the rear overhead lamp. This is when I remembered the statement from the service manual above. I roll the dimmer switch all the way to the top, to the on position and back off, and lo and behold the cargo lamps turn out. Replaced all of the rest of the fuses without incident. Once the car "goes to sleep" i know settle in at a 0.02 Amp drain, which is within spec. Not sure what, if anything, the dimmer switch had to do with my previous drain, but, I'm settled back to 0.02 Amp for now, which I'm happy with. Not sure if this will help anyone else, for that matter, but next time I replace the battery, you can be sure I'm going to remember to adjust that dimmer switch. --Peveto

Must be something in the water, TXNative -- I've got an '08 Edge limited that is exhibiting the same problems, and I'm also in North Texas. You have any luck getting yours fixed/diagnosing the problem? I've gone through mine with a fine tooth comb, and can't seem to isolate the circuit that's causing the drain... --Peveto

All: Been around here for a while, lurking, but just joined today -- I've got some electrical issues on my wife's 08 Edge Limited that I can't get sorted out. Sync, Power Hatch, no Nav, dealer installed Ford remote start module. About three weeks ago, on a Sunday morning, the wife and I went out on our daily errands, and took the Edge. She drove, as I was busy moving cars around so that she could get the Edge out of the driveway -- I didn't hear it start. I did notice that the passenger side map light was on when I got in the car, and mentioned something to the effect of "leaving lights on in your car all night is a good way to get a dead battery..." Fast forward an hour or so later, we're leaving our first stop, and I'm driving now -- when I start the Edge it is labored, like it's got a dead battery... But it eventually fires off and we move on our way. One more stop, this time I remote stop, so I don't get to listen to when the car starts, but it was running when I came outside. On our last stop, when we come out of Fry's, the battery is dead, car just clicks when you turn the key. Pop the hood, and see a substantial amount of corrosion on the terminals. Go grab a wire brush and jump box from the install bay @ Fry's and clean the terminals/jump the car. Drive immediately to get a new battery, as the batter checker shows this one is shot. Throw a new battery in, and all is well. Or so I thought. Fast forward a week, I'm out of town on business travel and get at text from my wife that the Edge is stone dead. She hadn't driven it in ~3 days, and it won't do anything. My dad comes over to bring her our spare car, and jump off the Edge. He drives the Edge back to his place with no issues, and puts the battery on charge. Yesterday, we got to take a look at it. I hooked up my DMM in series with the battery clamp, and shut all the doors and let the car sit for half an hour. With everything resting, I've got a 0.68 amp draw. I started pulling and replacing fuses, and cannot seem to isolate what circuit the draw is on. I pulled the factory remote start, no change. Pulled all the fuses in the drivers kickpanel, as well as those under the hood. Has anyone experienced similar drain issues on their Edge? Thanks in advance. --Peveto