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EDIT - Just to explain the repetition: It seems tpm and I were replying at the same time, so I had not seen his post before I answered. Hi Williston. :D Is your car no longer under the 3 years/36,000 miles New Car Bumper to Bumper Warranty? You are certainly within the 3 year time limit, are you over the 36,000 miles? While I hate to ask the obvious and I assume you know your Warranty coverages, due to others in the past not understanding their Warranty rights, I like to play it safe. If you are under 36,000 miles, the Dealer owes you a refund anyway. Keep us updated. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi Phil. :D The "Maintenance Log" is in the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide". It is not a separate guide or schedule log. And as k_m stated, you should have received the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" along with your keys, Owners Manual and other new car equipment. If you can not find the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide", ask your Dealer to provide you one (as k_m also stated). Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi Dean. :D They have updated parts and price catalogs for new model years and parts long before those new items are listed on the website. Websites take time to be updated. Sometimes it is better to call to get the latest information. Personally, I always prefer to call and speak to a live individual anyway (just my preference). And just a word of caution: It is always good to have Ebay alternatives. However, if you read the item descriptions for those wheels you will see that they are also listed as "reconditioned". In other words, they were damaged and fixed, as State Farm Plans on doing with yours. So there is no advantage there (at least not with those particular listings) I will just add that if you have a reputable wheel reconditioning company do the work, the wheels will be as good as new. And generally, State Farm would not work with a company unless they were reputable. In the end, if the wheels are reconditioned and you are not happy with them, then you simply have State Farm rectify the situation. The alternative is to pay out of your pocket for the difference to obtain new wheels. Hope this information helps. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi Coatesville. :D Parts prices are not set in stone. Just like car prices, they are negotiable. You can check with other Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers. You can also check the usual online Ford Parts Wholesale outlets, such as Team Ford Parts LINK: Team Ford Parts and Direct Ford Parts LINK: Direct Ford Parts You should be able to get it lower than $1,400 each. How much lower is the question. Keep us updated. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi Allen. :D How about this...I am offended that you are disappointed that you did not offend anyone...ummm... yesterday. Hope that helps repair your sensibilities. Happy New Year and good luck! :beerchug:

Hi Dawson. :D When I saw the subject title, I thought, "This will be a horror show" (in which case I just would have kept my opinion to myself and moved on ). However, that is actually some really nice work. It looks good! Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi Hilton. :D Assuming you have the DATC system (Dual Automatic Temperature Control System), then the exterior temperature is displayed (unless having the NAV system changes the procedure). You need to press the button marked "EXT" to display the outside temp. It replaces the inside temp display when you do so. Full instructions are listed in the Owners Manual in the "Climate Controls" section. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi vs08. :D I hope they can repair it correctly this time. If they can not...the instructions on how to proceed are listed in the Warranty Guide that you were given when you purchased. There is actually an arbitration process through the BBB (BBB Auto Line Program ) that owners can use first if they wish. My understanding is that it is a very beneficial process for vehicle owners to use. Anyway, if you can not find your Warranty Guide, you can download a PDF version here: LINK: Owner Guides Simply input your vehicle information into the drop down boxes and click "Submit". Then click on "Warranty Guide". The page numbers to access the procedures for the BBB Auto Line Program and Lemon Law problems are listed in the table of contents. I hope this information helps. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi k_m. :D You misunderstood what I was attempting to state. Sorry if my reply is a bit confusing. Let me try to explain again: I was not inferring that the "recall" mentioned on that site was for some other part. It does refer to wheels. Just not the wheels already on your Edge or the Edge's of other owners. I am stating that the wheels already on your Edge are not "recalled". A "recall" would mean that Edge owners would get a letter from Ford asking them to bring their vehicles in for inspection and replacement of their wheels. That has not happened to date. Ford is not recalling the wheels that have been put on factory vehicles and are already sold to the general public. Nor are they recalling the wheels that are on cars still sitting on the Dealers lots. Ford is simply replacing wheels that show signs of material defect or workmanship, if an Edge owner comes in and complains about a problem with the wheels. The "recall" you are referring to is simply a recall from distributors and warehouses of those wheels that were produced by the old manufacturer/supplier and not yet sold. The chrome clad wheels manufactured by the old supplier are not to be sold aftermarket anymore, and are to be returned to Ford/the supplier. Only the chrome clad wheels being manufactured by the new supplier are to be sold (as MOFSTEEL mentioned). That is the "recall" in question. It does not apply to the wheels on your vehicle. And those "new supplier" wheels are already being installed on Edge's coming out of the factory. In fact, while none of us can be sure from where we sit, your Edge may already have the chrome clad wheels from the new supplier. In your case (and the case of other owners), the wheels on your vehicles will only be replaced if they show signs of material defect or workmanship. Otherwise, there will be no Warranty replacement (unless you are one hell of a negotiator). In other words, if you have nothing wrong with your wheels (as you say is the current situation) and go to the Dealership to ask for them to be replaced, they will not be replaced. In addition, MOFSTEEL's description of actual chrome wheels is also correct. You would not want them on your car for winter use. And as far as what you were told by the salesman...well...as often happens, he lied. Always ask for any promise like that to be verified by something in writing from Ford (i.e. in a brochure), if you care about the truth. I hope this explanation is a bit less confusing. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi k_m. :D Not sure what you mean by "Can you explain how I can replace them under warranty?". Other than the fact that you do not like them being "chrome clad", is there anything wrong with any of your wheels? If there is no manufacturing defect with the wheels on your particular Edge (other than being "chrome clad"), then Ford will not replace them. The unfortunate reality is that up to this point in time, Ford will not replace them "under Warranty" unless something is wrong with them. Either a defect in material or workmanship from the factory, as the Warranty explains, or if they should develop any defects due to material or workmanship during the 3 year/36,000 mile Bumper to Bumper Warranty. If the wheels should have or develop a defect, then they will be replaced with the current equivalent, which will likely always be another chrome clad wheel. Unless you can convince Ford/the Dealer to do otherwise. In addition, it is the aftermarket part that was recalled, not the wheels that are installed on the Edge from the factory. I know this may seem confusing, but there is a big difference. To date, Ford is not recalling or replacing all of those wheels that were installed at the factory. They are only replacing those that customers bring in with defects while still under Warranty. And they are being replaced with a new "improved chrome clad" wheel from a new supplier. Again, unless you can convince Ford/the Dealer to do otherwise. Hope this information helps (although it is not exactly what you were hoping to hear). Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi Mr. Westfield. :D It works similarly to the remote keyfobs. It sticks on the door with a 3M type adhesive and is wireless. Except instead of pressing an unlock or lock button (like on the keyfobs), you press a series of numbers on the keypad. The add-on accessory comes with directions for installation and programming. You program it similarly to the factory keyfobs. I think it looks fine. Of course looks are an opinion, so a few others will certainly disagree. I believe it comes out of the box in black, but you can paint it to match your Edge (as the Factory ones are painted) and have it blend in a bit more. Some people have even been creative and installed it on other areas of the vehicle (inside the gas fill flap, on the cowl at the base of the windshield, etc). Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi Mr. Westfield. :D For starters, try here: LINK: California Car Covers Hover your cursor over "Custom Interior Protection" on the left side menu and click on "Seat Covers". Then choose your material and style. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi 45auto. :D While it is always difficult to do Internet diagnosis, your "problem" is most likely not a problem at all. When the vehicle has not been driven for a day or so (even just overnight), the moisture in the air creates minor "surface rust" on the brake rotors. Sometimes when lightly rusted, it may not even be easily visible to the naked eye. Other times, after a day or two of rain and no driving, it will make the rotors look visibly rusty. The "grinding" you hear is only the rust being wiped off by the brake pads the first few times you apply the brakes. Once it is wiped off by those first few brake applications, it will not return and will not make the grinding noise again until the car sits long enough to develop the same surface rust. Save your money and don't replace the brake pads. At least not to rid yourself of the morning grinding noise. If you want to change the pads for performance reasons, go ahead. But the new pads will still make the same noise when they wipe off the surface rust. Assuming it is the noise I am imagining, it is completely normal. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi Marc. :D Merry Christmas from the U.S. As stated earlier and akirby also explained, the Edge/U.S. Fusion platform is not related to the Mondeo. And as stated earlier, I am not sure at the moment what the relationship is between the European Mazda6 and the U.S. Mazda6. I don't have time to do the research at the moment, so I can not verify the European Mazda6/Mondeo relationship. But it is well known that Japanese automakers often use very different versions of the same vehicle name for the U.S and European versions of their vehicles. While Ford has announced that the next U.S. version of the Fusion and Mondeo will be platform related (around 2012-2013), the current Edge platform has no relationship to the current (or previous) Mondeo. This information is easily researched, if you would like further corroboration. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi Marc. :D Just as an FYI: Currently, the Edge and Mondeo are not related at all, platform/chassis or otherwise. The next generation Fusion will be based off the same platform as the next generation Mondeo, but that is a few years off. And plans for the next generation Edge are a little more unclear. The current Edge is based off the same platform as the U.S. version Ford Fusion, which is/was a stretched and widened version of the then Mazda6 (in 2006). The current Mazda6 is based off a similar setup as the current Fusion (just a quickie historical background). And unless the European Mazda6 and CX-7 are vastly different than the U.S versions, they are not related to the Mondeo platform either. All not important in the grand scheme of things, just wanted to set the record straight. Good luck with your new Edge. :beerchug:

Hi Marc. :D Welcome to the club! To my knowledge, the speed limiter can not be disabled through the OBDII diagnostics. There are aftermarket Tuners that can disable it. I would think twice though before doing it (read below). My thoughts concerning top speed: The aerodynamic properties of a factory stock Edge will not allow it to reach 140-150 mph. To overcome its aerodynamic limitations and top 140, you would need to improve the engine performance (HP). And to run safely at that speed, other aspects of the vehicle would also need upgrading. It really is not built for those types of sustained speeds. I can tell you that for liability reasons in the U.S., it is highly doubtful any Ford Dealer would assist you in removing the speed limiter. I can not speak for German/European Ford Dealers. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi jourabchid. :D No, a "sulfuric eggy smell" is from the catalytic converter and is not uncommon in modern cars. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it does not, but it would not be due to the PTU leak issue. In addition, it is also possible that the odor is not coming from your car, but from another car in front of you on the road. Try setting the HVAC system to "Recirculate' to help keep outside odors outside. See if that helps. Also, you do not mention whether your Edge is FWD or AWD. Only the AWD Edge's have the leaking PTU problem (and a small percentage of them besides). So if you have a FWD Edge, forget about leaking PTU worries. A leaking PTU is easy to diagnose. You will either have fluid drips on your driveway, or you can have the car put on the lift and check for leaks/running/drips around the PTU. It is a simple check-up. And if you have an AWD Edge and see any PTU leakage, take it back to the Dealer immediately and ask them to repair it. Even with a non-certified vehicle purchase, you still have certain rights concerning the driveability of a vehicle when it is purchased from a Dealer. In addition, if your windshield is scratched, that is due to the previous owner/owners. Since you purchased used, you certainly can not blame Ford for that. Not saying you definitely are, I only mention that due to you stating "I don't know what I go myself into". But again, a sulfuric acid, rotten egg smell is the catalytic converter. Take your car to the Dealer and ask them to see if the engine management system may need a little fine tuning. Let us know how you make out. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi guys. :D I also agree that Ford needs to find a permanent and workable solution. They need to design and engineer a seal that solves the problem once and for all in one repair visit. However, what I am pointing out is that a "Recall" does not do that. "Recalls" have no magical powers to fix the problem. Think about it: If you do not want to inconvenience people you do not force 100% of Edge owners to come in for a PTU leak check, when only a small number of them leak. That would only inconvenience every Edge owner. And it certainly does not get the problem corrected any faster for those who do have a PTU leak. That recall would go like this for the majority of Edge Owners: They bring their Edge in and sit there for an hour, only to have the Tech come out and tell them, "Okay, your PTU is fine and you have no leak. Call us if you do". All that does is inconvenience everyone So every Edge owner is inconvenienced, Ford spent unnecessary money (which gets passed on to future buyers, by the way) and no one is any more satisfied than if only those with a PTU problem had their car serviced. If I have a leak in my car, I see or smell the leak and I make an appointment to service my car. I don't need a recall to do that, and it does not help me if those with no leaks are forced to bring their cars in on a "recall". What Ford needs to do is find a solution and apply it to those vehicles that do develop PTU leaks, so that it is fixed the first time. A "Recall" would not accomplish that. And even when a permanent solution involving a properly working seal is found, a recall is still not necessary. You fix it if/when a customer has a problem. You don't call in 100% of Edge's to fix 10% of them (or whatever the defect percentage may be). To look at it another way, you don't tear apart 100% of Edge PTU's, when the majority of them have no current leaking problem and will have no future leaking problem. And you don't know which ones may have the problem until they leak. Again, I have the utmost sympathy for those with leaking PTU's, I am only trying to explain the "Recall" subject from a different perspective. Hope this makes my point of view clearer. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi scuba. :D Glad that the Dealer called you and will seemingly resolve the problem. Just to address the "recall" question. There has been no recall because there is no need for one. It is not like "recalls" have some sort of magical powers. Currently, this is how it works: When an Edge Owners PTU leaks, the Owner smells an odor or sees a leak. They bring it to the Dealer and the Dealer diagnoses and repairs the leak. Problem solved (hopefully). All a recall would do is make a majority of Edge owners who do not have leaking PTU's have to bring their vehicle in for an unnecessary inspection. A lot of wasted time and money (yes, of course cost is involved, as automakers are businesses). To explain it in another way: A recall would change nothing about how the current problem is handled, other than make a lot of Owners who have no PTU problem worry and waste time having their car looked at for no reason, make Dealers waste time looking at a majority of vehicles that will have no problem and make Ford pay for unnecessary vehicle inspections. When an Edge PTU leaks, the owner brings it in and it is repaired. End of story. When taken in context, it makes complete sense. Also, Dealers are already well aware of the PTU issue, as Ford has notified them. Your Dealer simply told you that the PTU was too dirty to identify a possible leak at the time when you brought it in. They may have temporarily dropped the ball, but they picked it back up and called you. So again, a "recall" would accomplish nothing. Again, the number of Edge's with leaking PTU's is a small percentage. Of course on a forum like this, the problem seems larger, because problems are what people mainly talk or ask for advice about here. Just like the Nightly News on Television always seems to be bad news. I am not minimizing the anguish that those with leaking PTU's are going through. I sympathize and would not want to be in their shoes. Simply trying to put things in the proper context and explain the reality of it all. Hope they get it fixed right the first time for you. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi scuba. :D For what it is worth, this is my advice: First, check under your vehicle for leaking fluids. If you have ramps, pull it onto the ramps so that you can get underneath and inspect the underside of the vehicle for any leakage or streaks. If you find anything, make another appointment and bring it directly to their attention. If you do not feel like getting dirty, go to your local service station and ask them to put it up on the lift so that they (and you) can inspect for leaks. Examine the underside of the engine, radiator and other areas (especially the PTU) for leakage. At most should only cost you $20-$30. Again, if you find anything ask the tech at the service station to give you a receipt noting what is leaking an go back to the Ford Dealer. If you do not want to do that, then try another Dealership. Also, keep in mind that despite what some may believe (or would try to make others believe) leaking PTU units are the exception, not the rule. Do understand that I do have much sympathy for those who have the problem, would not want to be in their shoes and hope their problems are addressed ASAP. However, all things must be kept in proper context. Let us know what you find out. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi igcitng. :D Have no fear. No change in tailgate width or window size (just visual tricks due to the camouflage paint, photo angles, rear window air deflector etc.). And the V-6 will still be available. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi hovy. :D Unfortunately, the answer to both your questions is yes. Others have had the problem and you have had the bad luck to be one of them. There area several threads dealing with this problem. If you do a site search, you will find them. While only a small percentage of Edge/MKX AWD owners have had the problem, that fact is of little comfort to those who do. Make a service appointment and good luck. :beerchug:

Hi guys. :D As well intentioned as these types of lists are (and I know the people who posted here have the best of intentions for helping others), please keep one very important fact in mind: Parts can and do change from model year to model year. In fact, they will sometimes change in the middle of model years. And when they do, the part # changes. Even basic parts like TPMS sensors, thermostats and lock buttons often change. In fact, some of the part #'s contained in the lists above are already obsolete or only relevant for one model year. And how is someone to know what model year they are relevant to? That is the problem with lists like this. Within a short period of time, the list will contain obsolete part #'s. Not all, but some. And how do any of us know which are still valid and which are obsolete? We don't unless we check with an authorized retailer/Dealer who has the latest information. Therefore, before ordering something (that may not be returnable for a refund), you should always double-check part #'s at the Parts Department of a Ford/Lincoln Mercury Dealer (or whoever makes your particular vehicle). They have the latest computer database for parts. Just a recommendation. Whatever you decide to do, good luck. :beerchug: PS - I know Black Ice did include this statement in his original post, "Use this list at your own risk, double check the part # and application if using the numbers here." However, I just wanted to emphasize it for those who may have missed it or are newer to things automotive.

Hi imaford. :D As with anytime you are worried about an odor or leak, check under your car for any leaking fluids. Or if you are still under Warranty, bring it in for diagnosis. If not under Warranty, check it yourself and next time it is in for maintenance have the Tech check for any leaks. There are some isolated cases of the AWD PTU unit developing a leak, but it is impossible to tell whether this is the issue in your situation. Your Edge is a FWD based AWD system. So it is mainly FWD until the AWD system senses slippage. This is a simplified answer. For more detail concerning the AWD system it would be best to check your Owners Manual. Hope this information helps. Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi VS70. :D If you truly want a complete list (instead of relying on individual memory), do a full site search on the "Ford Edge Forum" page for the official "Lincoln MKX Order Guide" for each model year. The order guide has a specific and comprehensive listing of the changes and additions pertaining to each model year. If/when I have a chance, I will post links to the Order Guides, if you have not already done so yourself. Hope this information helps. Good luck. :beerchug: