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Are there any indications of metal shavings in the oil that has leaked out? If not, the very first step to try would be to flush out the PTU, then refill with brand new fluid and see if that helps any. The current fluid is probably way past its' service life and by leaking, it told you it was done! There is also a writeup by the_natrix on adding a drain plug to the PTU to help with the fluid exchange, should you or a trusted mechanic feel comfortable with doing so. Which seals would they replace, specifically? Did they say? Might be worth it, again, IF no metallic particles are seen in the leaking oil.

Not even close! Thanks for the pics, and upcoming video!

Thanks for the gorgeous pics! I bet the sonic boom is even more intense than F15

The fuel pump whine, which originates from the rear of the vehicle is considered "normal", you are right about that! Luckily, I rarely have to hear that blessed sound, but when I do, i feel like I am being phasered! Best solution IMHO is to put some sound deadening material on the inside of the spare tire cover. If you can get Ford to replace the fuel pump, even better. Almost like they need a resistor in the circuit to dampen stray signals.

FWIW, I can assure you, Todd is with Ford and has been consistently helpful in connecting customers to solutions. So, by all means, take advantage of his offer of assistance

Do you have the HVAC on when you notice the smell? Any drips/stains on the carpet? Trying to rule out heater core failure.

Sorry to hear about the mishap , glad you were able to take care of it!

The only thing I have heard about is a persistent ticking sound that does not go away after initial startup. Insufficient lubrication provided to the internals, leading eventually to main bearing knock/failure.

Could very well be the wheel bearings going. Any better/worse turning the wheels one side vs the other?

I hope this will be the last major repair you have to face for some time, Sandy. Looking forward to updates

Talk to Dan at DayTimeBriteLites, he will quite likely know the answer. I do think there should be wiring that you can tap into fairly easily if you have power mirrors.

Bottom right of the post, Richy

If they do ask you to pay or give out CC info, make sure you tell them you want to be billed. Do NOT give out auto pmt info unless that is really what you want to do.

Time to get it tuned with Unleashed's X4 and blow ANY Challenger or challenger offroad Great story!

The plug was in the sidewall? That's no good, you dramatically increase your chances of a blowout, regardless of legality. At the very least, I would not go back to that dealership for future service. Who knows what else they will do, and really how much time do you want to waste? If you like, you can report your experience to Ford Customer Service, so this dealership does not pull these stunts anymore.

Contact Torrie @ Unleashed Tuning to get the latest lowdowns on the X4. He is already getting some great results for the SHO and Fusion lineup.

Are you going to a Ford dealership? If so, Todd from Ford Customer Service is on here, and can help facilitate a solution. The TSB mentioned earlier in the thread should be a valid solution.

Don't have a solution for you, cherylm, but have you considered using LED bulbs instead? Ones that are not too low of a wattage so you don't have to worry about hyperflash?

All under warranty, Richy, I hope?

Have you checked the bulb installations? Maybe they put OEM bulbs back in or otherwise fiddled with their position in the headlight? Also, are the lenses on the headlights clear, or are they aged/yellow/etc?

Definitely ask for at least what it was worth at the time just before the accident, if that is not the payout already.

Your "new" tire is 30 mm wider, so it has an overhang of 15 mm on either side compared to your stock tire. If the offset on the OEM 20" wheels was also 35mm, then your "new" tire is 15 mm closer to the strut, and 15 mm further outward compared to your stock tire. You might just be able to stay within the wheel well, but actual measurements on your Edge would be preferable. Don't think this is an issue, but I'd keep an eye on tire wear with a wider tire, make sure it is properly inflated, no sags. Wider tires are better for summer driving conditions in general, but in challenging conditions, you want to "cut through" the rain/sleet/snow/ice, hence more weight/unit area (i.e., narrower tire) is preferable at that time. HTH.

May be able to get it back as a salvage title, but from the looks of it, definitely totaled. Cars are built nowadays to sacrifice themselves for the passengers, so getting them back into primo condition usually means a boatload of $$$. Sorry, I know you did not want to hear that. I know I wouldn't.

There is a member on here looking for the strips to exchange for the rails he currently has. FYI.

What tires do you have, normc? Scorpions?