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I'll occasionally hear a whining noise coming from the right hand side of the car .. I found it and fixed it by telling her to stay at home.

yea .. not too worried about it .. just one of those things were in the back of my mind .. I know its not correct. It'll bug me everytime I look at it .. maybe next weekend I can try another cold boot of the system. I'll post the out come.

and now you don't have adaptive cruise control nor collision warning systems. (or you didn't to begin with) as the forward shooting radar is right behind where you placed your license plate !

If you don't have photoshop, a free alternative is called GIMP and works quite well. Does most things that photoshop does. Use the tint feature to tint the area black. You can also use masks and layers to mask off the areas you don't want colored and use layers to try different looks quick and easy. Now .. don't ask me HOW to use those as I have to teach myself ... but google is your best friend.

So yesterday I jumped in the Edge (2011 limited) and start up, and the center display doesn't come on as quickly as I'm used to. Then I see the SYNC logo and the scheduled maintenance message that appears when you've done a cold start of the system. (pulled "the" fuse) again .. no great shakes but curious none the less. Once its complete the first thing I noticed is the button in quadrant 1 that reads "Connect a Phone" was basically invisible. You could see it but it was "ghosted" like a "hidden computer icon". It would still go to the phone connections screen when pressed. It would automatically connect as soon as my BT went active on the phone. So .. two questions. 1) Is it suppose to be "ghosted" in appearance or as visible as the radio or climate buttons when they're powered down ? 2) Is there really an interval of operation where Sync says .. "ok, I've been up long enough, I'm going to self trigger a cold boot!" ? Sync system has current software and other than the widely reported issues everyone has, its been fine. I have not manually triggered my own cold boot to see if it comes back, as quite frankly, its not worth the crawling under my dash to pull "the" fuse as this point.

(sry for the necro thread) I have a 2011 limited with the BAMR issue. Has anyone come up with a point of failure or even a recommended grease to use on the rails (if that is even the issue on the 2011 and on) I as thinking about a PTFE or Teflon based lube. What have you tried and how long did it last if it worked at all ?

WOOT - Silver Bullet in da houz ! Welcome ... I'm from the Fox Valley area .. a tad west of there !

Akirby: I’m guessing the 8.4-inch display screen is a resistive touch as I can activate it with my gloves on. Haven't researched. Re: Comparing the Jeep GC to a MKX would side step my entire statement. I don’t want a MKX as they’re not my style nor is the Flex which also has the cooled seats. I just think that it’s a good idea and why not have it as an option. Omar302: “who ever approved the capacitive 4-way flasher button??” OMG, I've considered disabling that or even adding a secondary lockout switch. Can I get an amen ! Waldo: Assuming that your assertion re the absolute versus relative turning angle sensors in the Edge are based on empirical fact and not supposition, I would easily concede since I have no facts and mine comment was supposition born out of a whimsical observation. It makes sense as well. Re: How does the Jeep TPMS deal with tire rotations? Ans: The same way I do with my Edge. Take it to Discount Tire and they rotate and reprogram the tires for free. And that is not supposition and I don't get dirty. I did run into a MAJOR DOH! with the Jeep today. I kind of like the slap shifter on the center console. It lacks the gate of a normal shifter opting to pivot forward/back to activate the various gears. It's a bit awkward at first but I’m sure I’d get used to it. HOWEVER, while driving at highway speeds (or any speed for that matter), if you happen to bump the shifter into neutral you’re screwed! You HAVE to come to a complete stop, hold the brake pedal and a shifter mounted button down to get it back into drive. There is NO way that I have found around this. That is a EPIC fail and a funny one on the expressway today.

I'll update this with a longer drive period eval but the Jeep GC Limited like I'm driving is actually less than my 2011 Edge Limited with 302A and factory towing. Let me reiterate, I love my Edge. While the things that I've cited wouldn't have caused me to purchase a GC over the Edge .. it would have blurred the lines a bit. As for right now what I don't like about the GC : 1) while its a few inches narrower judged by the space between the mirrors and the garage door opening, the inside cockpit feels a lot smaller and tighter (read cramped). Wife totally agreed and added, "I like the Edge way more!" 2) in 3 days of "my" driving, its getting 3 mpg worse gas milage at 15.2 mpg. 3) Its verbal comprehension of my voice commands (at least for navigation) is abysmal. Zero success. Granted, I've not learned its language or command structure. But answering its request for street number, street name, city and state failed 7 out of 7 times. I reverted to manual input.

RJG - nearest I can figure as mine is equipped - 42,311 (truecar.com) to $46,000 MSRP from Jeeps site. Perf ... who knows ... and IMO Ford made its exterior look too much like the other soccer mom crossovers on the road. Maybe its just me and being possessive of my Edge's beauty.

Not for nutin (as my NY friend Gung-ho would often say) but isn't the 2015 Ford Edge the third generation of Edge ? 2006 thru 2010 = G1 2011 thru 2014 = G2 2015 thru 20?? = G3 There were IMO enough changes to the exterior, interior, engine options, electronics packages to be a generational change. I know the wikipedia calls it a "face lift" but even that refers to the engine and electronics options as generation two changes. Just my random ponderings .. would that make a 2011 a G1FL

So .. first let me start off by saying that I love my Edge and if you knew my "off roading" past you'd also know that I don't like (have no need for them nor respect them) Jeeps in any flavor, Okay, I'm hip to Willys MA/MB but for an entirely different reason. I have an situation which I'll do another post for once its all done where my Edge is in a shop for 3-4 weeks and I'm in a rental vehicle. A 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and as Ron White would say .. "its LOOOooooaded !. Feature for feature it's on par with my 2011 Ford Edge Limited with it's 302A package and factory towing package. However, this is where the similarities stop. Chrysler did it better, and took it two steps further. Let me say to all the people, myself included, who are disappointed in the MFT performance and execution, WE HAVE CAUSE TO BE. The "system" as I'll call it in the Jeep is well, instant in response. You press screen buttons and it responds NOW. There is a FUNCTIONING WiFi hotspot feature. There is a uConnect (Jeeps MFT OS) app store where you can actually .. (wait for it .... wait for it) GET APPS FOR THE JEEP's uConnect! Isn't that a revolutionary concept! The weather radar works and works fast. The local theater info is there and nearly instant. Local gas prices, "prego" its in there. There are dash buttons to change modes on "commonly used" (?) functions like traction control, etc. where we have to navigate a menu system. I know this is available on "other ford models" but I"m really jealous that Edge owners don't have this as an option and that is besides heated seats, I want a heated steering wheel and cooled seats !! The cooled seats I'd use way more than I do the heated function. So much so that I'm toying with the idea of doing a conversion myself. Backup cam .. the guidance lines. In the Jeep they bend as you turn while backing up. A "feature" that the flex has. This is 100% programming and only relies on steering sensors that I'd bet the Edge has as well. Why don't we have it ? Tire pressure (the TPS system) in the Jeep shows actual pressures in each tire. If you have one that is low, the display appears and shows you which one. WE have to check each tire until we stumble upon the un-pressure tire. Including the spare ! Again, all programming code as the telemetry data is already in the TPS transmitters. I won't go into the "glass dash" that Jeep did as that would be an apples to apples comparison and is up to individual tastes. I personally like them both but I live for hi-tech. Jeep owns the 4-wheel tech .. so no match there and I think that Chrysler does a better, less disturbing anti-lock brake implementation. No annoying buzzing, vibrating brake pedal. Just the antilock functioning. Here are some pics from the rear area that are examples of "going two steps further" in design and in my opinion why they win. Someone in the Jeep design team actually used their noodle and thought about how someone might use this area in normal day to day usage and in other situations like changing a flat tire solo, in the dark. So .. let me just restate, I'm not bashing (really I'm not) Ford. This is more born out of jealousy and a "come on Ford ... see they can do it" realization. One that I might have not known had I not taken the blue pill. Or in this case, the red one since its the Deep Cherry Red model ! Its going to be hard to give it back when my Edge is done. (more on that later)

Can't explain it even with what I know ... but I can tell you that I experienced the same symptoms right down to, pandora via cell phone over BT was fine. USB, Radio and Sirius was not.

dam ... that looks sharp. I like how you carried the black all the way down. It really makes it look like the 2011+ front.

see my post - http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/13958-drivers-door-speaker-static-sometimes/?p=108072

ok - I want to know where you're getting those wonderful pictures and instructions from? A full service manual in electronic form perhaps ??

came expecting this http://www.parts-express.com/aura-ast-2b-4-pro-bass-shaker-tactile-transducer--299-028 and left disappointed.

Funny you should say this .. I replaced the factory speakers in my 2011 limited with the Infinity speakers. About 1 month later the driver side door started to exhibit static pretty much most the time. New speakers .. I figured that there was a "burn-in" failure and didn't even trouble shoot. I contacted the seller who was more than happy to exchange but added that they'll test the speakers from me and if it was determined to be in good working order I'd be changed for shipping, fees, etc. sure enough, one of the connections had loosened up and was the source of my static. The drivers side door gets the most use. gets opened and slammed numerous times per day. So it only stands to reason that there is a higher chance of mechanical failure in that door. Check it out. And yes .. the upgraded speakers are well worth it as a inexpensive, easy upgrade.

Google used to have this and they took it out as well. Something about licensing IIRC.

2011 limited with Leather .. 2 levels. What I've often fancied was retro-fitting cooling in the seats. Like the MKX seats in my Edge .... then, how to get the controls in the Edge center control screen. I'd use the cooling function FAR more often than the heat !

I also have a 2011 Edge Limited AWD 3.5L .. and like others have mentioned if you're aggressive with your acceleration you can almost hear the gas tank make a "boobunk" noise as the fuel leaves it at a fast rate. 40k miles so far and my average country/city 50/50 is 17.8 mpg. If I drive it like my grandma (god rest her soul) I have reached 21+ mpg on road trips.

good catch ... you have the PT# for that .. or I can just look it up .... Thx. Does REPF010367P look like a good number for that ?

you know not for nothing .. but they have block heaters that install inline with the radiator hose (lower hose) that would be a TON easier on the labor changes. Your $1100.00 is $1050 in labor probably and $50 in the heater. Most of those freeze plugs are behind the exhaust manifold and you can barely "see" them let alone put tool to them ! (meaning disassembly required) Note to others .. if for some reason you're replacing the stock freeze plugs (usually galvanized steel) you'd be doing yourself a big favor by having them replaced with brass. They'll never (in the cars life time) corrode out.

OR ... 1998-2011 Ranger short bed has a 111.7" wheel base and the Edge has a 111.2" wheel base ...AND you'd have a real 4x4 and not a high-tech wanna be. also .. no Intellitrak to contemplate about. (note: only half serious .. more like 20% serious and 80% .. wait .. what?)