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My black 2008 limited has been trouble free for 15 months. Took about 500 miles or so to break in, but i have had no problems except for a defective battery. It was replaced under warranty.

You also must factor in the cost of replacing the batttries. I know the cost to replace them on the Escape is around $5,800 plus labor.

you can do this with the ford remote start. once the car is started you just have to hold down the unlock door button for three seconds and the tailgate opens.

Driven edge's both with 20's and 18's for extended periods of time and IMO and found handling not that much different. The edge is not intended to be a sports car by any means and handling is what it is. IMO it's more about looks than anything else. What stood out for me with 20's was that the car did not handle bumps and rough road surfaces as well as the 18's did. Is most likely the low profile of the tires.

i have the ford remote start and you can open the doors and power lift gate with the remote after the car is started remotely. once you start the car the doors lock and you have to unlock them before entering the car and i do it wih the remote. I think is was $249 installed back in Dec. As far as knowing if the car is started it sounds like the same thing, you can only tell if you can see it and the lights are on.

i see your point and it is a good one. I guess it's my father in the back of my head saying to me "oil has to be changed every 3000 miles". Childhood memories we all have them. Although, if i were to change to the the ford schedule the price does become less. I am not trying to start an arguement please don't take it that way. You also need to factor in your time, unless you enjoy working on cars. Than it's a hobby and that's great. Some tell me i am crazy because i wax my car every week (April - October), only have been able to do it 3 times the winter, but i enjoy doing it. I am luckey my wife works as a warranty admistrator for a ford dealer so the car is serviced while she is working so no time issues for me going to the dealer and we only get charged for the filter. Parts are at cost and no labor charges. The $25.99 is for regular customers. I think the filter cost us about $7.50 plus tax. I guess there is no price for piece of mind. beasley21800

I have a Magellian 4050. It's very easy to use and has a 4.3 inch screen and has pinpoint accuracy. I don't use half the featurs it has. No need for bluetooth since i have sync and i use the radio for traffic updates. I don't know how long the battery lasts since i always plug it in when i use it. I have to try next time. If you don't like the suction cup mount, you could purchase the beanbag that sits on the dashboard. It works great and does not leave maks on the windshield. I purchased it at Target online for $19.99. The same one was in Bestbuy for $40.00 and Walmart for $30.00.

I still use the old 3 months or 3000 mile standard. We do alot of start and stop and drive in stop and go traffic. I use what ever the Ford dealer puts in the car. Not worth changing myself for $25.99. I would have to work on my back in my driveway in the cold or in the heat. Not for me anymore. That was fine when i was 19 making $6.00 an hour. Wow $5 bucks a quart! That's $25 for a simple oil change for the oil alone. Do you really think that the oil is that much better for engine? My '00 Honda CR-V is 7 1/2 years old and it uses whatever the honda dealer puts in and has never had any engine issues. Same thing with my 99 Pontiac Grand AM had that car 10 years and no engine issues only mufflers and alternators.

Solas, I think removable seats would be great too, but i don't think it could work with where the spare tire is located. The cargo area would not be flat when the seats are removed, which would defeat the purpose and make removing the seats almost impossible. i think you would than have to put the spare under the car which would in turn not allow us to have dual exhust. That would change the look of the rear end. Also the rear cargo mgmt system should be standard. How much more could it cost to get rid of the styrofoam around the spare tire and replace with the plastic storage unit. After all it is only a $65 dollar option at the time of purchase, but almost $200 if you want to add it later. Anyone buying an Edge i would suggest they get that option as there is no storage in or under the cargo area. beasley21800

Clayton, Yes, i am referring to the mainly to the materials used interior door panels, armrests and center armrest. These materials could be softer. Although the look of the dash may be compomised if softer materials were used, i just don't know. It may not look so edgy or bold, but the the other areas could be upgraded. Look at the interior on the MKX and yes i understand it is a different price point. Maybe more brushed alumimum or wood would add something extra, allthough too much might be over the top. Take a look at the interior of the 09 Nissan Murrano and new Toyota Venza. They just look like better quality. IMO this is the area where all domestic automakers are lacking. As far as the mirrors go, i was referring to the type like the mercedes, not the arrow. I know those can be had aftermarket. It's not for saftey i just like the way it looks and it seems to be offered as an option or standard on many different models and it is not offered by Ford. Don't get me wrong i love my Edge, but these are the things i would like to see.

I have a black 08 limited that of picked up Dec 07. IMO Ford hit a home run with the outside and interior design of the Edge. I also think the engine is fine fine what it is intended to do. What i think is inferior to other autos is the price range is the quality of the interior materials. The hard surface materials need to be upgraded, although i think the layout and look is great. Simple yet very appealing. Seats IMO are very comfortable so no upgrade here. Gas milage to me is not an issue since you know what it is going in and you just have to accept it. I do find that i get an increase in gas milage when i use a higher grade of gas. Just don't know if it is worth the extra money. Don't have Nav so i can't comment and have not had a chance to open Vista roof since i live in Northeast and it's been cold. I would also like to see indicator lights intergrated into the side mirrors similar to the Madza CX9 GT. Another feature i would like added is an autodimming driverside mirror, so i don't get blinded by bright lights from autos in the lane next to me. One of the things i would really like to have is adjustable gas and brake pedals. Had both on 2004 Pacifica and really miss. Overall i am really enjoying the Edge and have had no issues to date.

I guess after Fords 18 month exclusive agreement with Microsoft ends and they start putting Sync in Toyota, Lexis, Honda, Acura, Nissan and Infinity the chips used in the sync system will no longer be considered cheap. Sync or some othe name given to the system will become "a must have, first of it's kind and a difinite improvement over the current Ford hands free system." Can anyone see this written somewhere in an Edmunds review? And yes, I am being sarcastic.

I thought sync was a new feature for 2008.

IMO I would go with the AWD in Canada. The gas milage is not much different and the first time it snows you will ask yourself why you did not get AWD. I personally like the clad wheels. They are easy to clean and look and fit the style of the car IMO. As far as curb rash goes don't worry about it. If you rub any rim you get damage. I had real chrome on my 2004 Pacifica and was forever cleaning the rims hopeing the would not rust or pit. The painted rims are nice but the chrome adds a little something extra. :shades: I have 18's because i did not like the profile on the 20's, but thats a matter of preference. Also there are a lot of potholes and rough road surface here on long island, NY. Black interior will always be hotter in the summer, although i had it in my 2004 Pacifica and it was not much of a problem. I have leather camel now and love the look. First year production cars always have some issues, but this car seems to have done well in its first year. I know some don't want to look at consumer reports, but the Edge is a recommended car after its first year. Buy what you like :shades: it's your car.

Thanks. So there is no real fix (TSB). It's like any other part that is found to be defective while the car is under warranty.