TheWizard

Why do you want to move to the new size? It must be important to justify the cost of four new wheels plus the tires so I'm curious. I have used both the Hankook and Toyo tires and both are excellent tires. I recently got Continental DWS and while they are good tires, I really wish I had stayed with the Hankooks. Another favorite is the Michelin Pilot series. Those have all been in 18" sizes so it might be different for you. Check out reviews on Tire Rack for information about your sizes.

The Mustang Coyote V8 goes from 407 HP to 420 HP when switching from regular to premium fuel. That's a 3.2% increase. But it costs 26% more for the fuel at today's local prices ($2.69 for regular, $3.39 for premium). In the gambling world that's what is called a "sucker bet". On the track it might get you a tenth or two but on the street you'd never even notice it.

At 9.9L/100km, your car is getting more than 10% better mileage than its rating (23.7 mpg while rated at 21 mpg). That's pretty good. I'm used to getting 19-20 mpg in combined city/highway driving with my V6 Mustang which is comparable to what the reviews are saying a new model V8 gets so the change for me wouldn't be that much. I don't put a lot of miles on it (8 years old and only 60,000 miles) so the overall impact on my wallet isn't that big. But I know what you mean about the impact of Canadian gas prices... gas was about 1.29 per liter when I was last in Toronto and that is close to double the price here in Florida. That might change my outlook if I decided to move back to Canada.

At 100 kph (62 mph) you would be getting run over from behind on most US Interstates. Actually, I remember having that feeling at 120 kph on the 401 and QEW near Toronto. The mileage difference between 60 mph (100 kph) and 75 mph (120 kph) is significant. I was able to hit 29 mpg (about 8L/100km) in the Ecoboost Edge only on a secondary highway at around 60 mph... on Interstates it was consistently 25-26 mpg (9L/100km). My experience with the Ecoboost is that it runs out of breath closer to 4500 RPM than 6000 RPM. And driving a stick has a greater impact on economy than the 10 speed automatic so the difference between a manual transmission EB and V8 is not as significant. My point was that the Ecoboost does not generally produce the big difference in economy that is its biggest selling point. So if I'm not going to get great mileage anyway, why not buy the V8 Mustang instead? It's all a matter of personal preference and for me the performance difference, sound, and lack of forced induction is more important than the relatively small difference in economy. Now, if the Ecoboost could boast a really significant improvement in mileage then that whole equation might change.

10 amps is a huge drain! Normal drain (to maintain clock, keyless entry, etc.) should be 50 milliamps or less on most recent models - even less on older models with less electronics. Some GM models have been known to approach 90 milliamps but that is still more than 100 times less than your 10 amps. There are lots of circuits in the vehicle that don't draw 10 amps even when they're turned on.

The Kia has consistently achieved 32-34 mpg on the highway in Florida (very flat) and averaged just under 28 mpg on a trip to Canada. The Edge could be coaxed to get 28-29 mpg on the highway in Florida by using high mileage driving techniques (I had to do it to convince my wife it was possible when she complained regularly that the mileage was no better than the GMC Envoy I6 we had before it). Without working at it so much, the average was 25-26 mpg highway. That average was consistent even on another trip to Canada so the Edge seemed to be less affected by terrain than the Sorento. In fact, even disabling the overdrive to reduce the constant shifting in the mountains didn't seem to make much difference... probably because of the broad torque range of the Ecoboost engine. Those numbers are calculated rather than relying on the dash computer because those are notoriously inaccurate. The variances are across multiple trips. (she also complains about how I record miles and gallons on long trips <sigh>)

By higher RPMs I meant of the turbo itself. Diesel turbos typically operate under 50,000 RPM while gas turbos go much faster than that.

That's a good point. There are differences... diesel engines (and their turbos) are built like tanks, run at lower RPMs, run less boost overall, and have lower exhaust temps. Gasoline turbos are generally smaller and lighter, spin much faster, produce more boost, and handle higher exhaust temps, so the longevity isn't directly comparable.

Yes, I have. Its performance is very similar to the V6 except it has more torque below 3000 RPM... above 3000 RPM they're basically indistinguishable. I had taken care of the torque in my V6 by changing the rear end gears and tuning. My Edge was an Ecoboost as well. In fact, I bought the Edge over other options specifically because of the Ecoboost. The performance was decent but the economy is a myth (our current V6 Kia Sorento - bigger and heavier - gets far better mileage with similar performance) and I still don't see turbos as being a good choice for the long run. So, if I'm not going to get great mileage in a new Mustang anyway, then I'll go with the naturally aspirated V8 over a small forced induction engine every time.

Are the transverse 3.7L V6s different from the RWD models? My Mustang 3.7 has a normal belt driven external water pump. You couldn't pay me to get an Ecoboost Mustang... if I had to replace mine now it would have to be a 5.0 (naturally aspirated) since they don't make them with a V6 anymore.

Here we go again... This narcissistic president has once again put his own personal animosities ahead of the office with his response to the death of John McCain. Putting the White House flags back to full height and refusing to acknowledge the contributions of an icon of American politics is just petty and unworthy of anyone in the oval office. There were several times I disagreed with John McCain but I never once doubted his patriotism or dedication to the political process. He would have made an excellent president when he ran the second time in 2008 but the timing was all wrong. People were sick of the war, George W Bush, and by extension the Republican party; Obama was a very strong candidate who was intelligent, very well spoken, and represented change; and the choice of Sarah Palin as a running mate turned out to be a complete disaster. But he understood that cooperation, respect and compromise are important in politics (and life in general) - something the current president simply can't grasp because he's so wrapped up in trying to get praise for himself. So we're back to why do people support this sociopath in the oval office? I understand supporting conservative policies, I understand supporting the Republican party (although it's not the party it once was), I even understand supporting the office of the president, but I can't understand personal support of a man who in other circumstances wouldn't surprise me to be the suspect in a mass shooting. (BTW, I do not use the term "sociopath" lightly - look up the definition and you'll see that Trump fits it with room to spare... characteristics include a persistent disregard for right and wrong, a tendency to lie and manipulate others, a lack of empathy and remorse, emotional volatility, an inflated ego, and engaging in impulsive and irresponsible behavior.)

Working for a company that owns gas stations and dozens of car washes, I can tell you that it is very unusual to get claims of damage to original equipment on any vehicle. Most damage comes from add-ons like hood protectors and some of it is just really dumb owners. We had one car go through with a magnetic mount CB antenna on it that beat the car severely when the antenna got caught in the rotating brush. Another was a pickup truck with unsecured paint cans and tools in the bed. We even had one driver open his door to dump out his coffee while the brushes were running - it flooded the inside and nearly tore the door off. But the guy who wanted us to pay for the damage when he left his sunroof open during the wash really takes the cake.

Wow, five posts and all are exactly the same in different threads... were you afraid that nobody would see the first four? Google is your friend. There are a coupe of options available online to add rear view camera display to the factory hard drive based navigation system in 2009-2010 Edge models (doesn't apply to earlier Edge models in the other threads you found). One is a simple $40 harness adapter that requires OBD programming to activate. Unfortunately, the company doesn't tell you what programming changes need to be made because they want to sell you their $200 custom programming device. https://www.infotainment.com/products/sync1-radio-camera-interface and https://navrepair.com/collections/obd-genie-custom-programmers/products/ford-lincoln-rear-view-camera-programmer-f-rvc Another is a more sophisticated (and more expensive of course) module you can add which provides backup camera input along with front and side camera input and various other video capabilities. http://www.navtool.com/2009-2010-ford-edge-video-interface.aspx And then there is the LockPick device from Coastal Electronics. I have used that one on my Mustang to enable navigation input while moving (there should be no reason why I would have to pull over and stop to search for a restaurant or gas station when my passenger is quite capable of doing so while I'm driving). It also adds four camera inputs which can be activated automatically (backup camera in reverse, side cameras with turn signal) or manually using the steering wheel controls. http://www.coastaletech.com/synclockpick.htm

Here is the actual quote from Ford... “We’ve no notion where this graphic originated, but if real, it may have been produced (as many training materials are), before final power certifications were complete. It is incorrect as the torque figure of 320 lb-ft does not change when using 87 octane fuel in the EcoBoost Mustang (lower octane fuel generally only affects horsepower numbers which occur at higher rpm). The 2.3-liter EcoBoost produces its rated power of 310 horsepower using its recommended fuel (93 octane), and like all modern engines, will proactively adapt to a lower octane fuel mixture. We publish power figures based on our recommended fuels, but peak horsepower would be reduced when using a fuel with a lower-than-recommended octane rating.” So yes, it would seem that the source was a pre-production document as you mentioned.

Yes, some higher compression engines can have noticeable horsepower gains from increased ignition timing when using higher octane fuel. The gain is not directly from the "premium" fuel (the fuel has no more energy) but from the timing advance it allows without knocking. However, the gain is in the top end of the RPM range where many drivers never go and it's an 11% gain that costs 26% more at today's prices - not a good return on investment. If you take your vehicle to the track, the difference is measurable. If you like to bury your foot and run up the engine speed, the difference can be felt at the top end. But if you drive on the streets like most people, you'll never even notice the difference except in the bite it takes out of your wallet. And that graphic from CJ Pony Parts is not entirely accurate since Ford technicians have already refuted the numbers, saying that although there is a horsepower difference, there is no significant difference in torque between fuel grades - and torque is what gives the driver that "seat of the pants" feeling of power.

I remember owning a car where you pulled into a service station and said, "Fill up the oil and check the gas". It was great for keeping mosquitoes away. Young people don't know the cranking motion you would use to signal another driver that you want them to roll down their window but they still roll down the window to ask, "what are you doing?" The venerable VW Bug used air pressure from the spare tire (mounted in the front) to power the windshield washer pump. You really didn't want to get a flat tire if you had been using your washer a lot because the spare would be flat as well. Lots of teenage girls' fathers wouldn't let their dates pick them up in a Nash Rambler - they were the first car to have completely reclining seats.

I have owned GM products that required premium fuel (LS1 and LT1 engines in Camaros and Firebirds) and believe me, although you can get away with running regular, the performance difference is very noticeable. No, there is no knocking - the PCM compensates by retarding the ignition timing enough to prevent that - but you can feel the difference in acceleration almost as soon as you pull away from the pump and the gas mileage goes down by an unexpected amount... almost 20% in one vehicle (Trans Am went from 19.5mpg to 16mpg on regular gas).

... Fixed it for you. The reason there's a "family sedan exhaust" on the Ecoboost Mustang is because no Mustang owner wants to listen to a 4-cylinder exhaust (or even admit they have one)... if you're buying a Mustang for performance, you certainly aren't buying the EB. But for those who like the sound of fart cannons (i.e. ricers), there are aftermarket options available. Just the opinion of a Mustang owner.

Supplemental passing lamps? You mean the high beam headlights? Connecting them to ignition switched power would leave them on even at night when you don't want them. If you mean the accent lights in the bumper then yes, you could connect them to an ignition switched source to simulate DRLs but they are far too dim to be of much use for that purpose. The Drivebright replacements are many times brighter and quite effective as DRLs.

I certainly hope not. Like you, I think we need more moderates rather than fewer. Maybe the voters who identify themselves as independent might be the ones we're trying to find. I think moderates tend to be less outspoken than those at either end of the spectrum so perhaps we just haven't heard from them. It's unfortunate that the closed primaries in most states seem to produce candidates for the general election who are more extreme leaving fewer moderate candidates to elect.

I will not get drawn into that debate because it is silly by it's very nature. Not all immigrants are terrorists (or even Muslim)... I haven't seen a lot of people from south of the border who want to "kill the infidels" - they just want a chance at a better life. And using a generic "they" to describe a large group of varied people (like immigrants or liberals or Democrats or even Republicans) is the very heart of conspiracy theories - "they're" out to get you. There are just as many nut cases on the far right as there are on the far left and neither of them should ever be elected to public office. Just one of your falsehoods is "there is no middle". That's patently untrue - most of the reasonable people in this country tend toward the middle whether they lean somewhat to the right or somewhat to the left. Either you don't really believe what you're saying which makes you a provocateur or you do believe it which makes you the antithesis of a reasonable person.

Well now... there's a perfect example of the xenophobic attitudes and conspiracy theories that have taken over American politics. Perhaps we should table this discussion until more reasonable minds can prevail. BTW, Xenophobia means "an intense or irrational dislike or fear of strangers or foreigners" (it often has to be defined for those who suffer from it).

And very much illegal for use on public roads. The law only allows up to four lights on the front based on conditions that vary from state to state. Some use brightness (expressed as candlepower, lumens, visible distance) while others use function (combination of headlights, auxiliary driving lights, fog lights etc.). But they all express the same basic limit - no more than a total of four bright lights on the front of the vehicle (turn signals and parking/running lights not included).

The factory backup camera only worked with the 8" display in the center stack. There are other vehicles which could have the backup display in the rear view mirror but the '13 Edge wasn't one of them. So installing a factory camera system would involve changing your center stack to install the display. You're probably better off getting an aftermarket kit that includes a replacement rear view mirror for the display. There are some surprisingly inexpensive ones available although most of them require occasional recharging with a lighter socket plug. If you want a true OEM look and don't mind spending the money, the Gentex offerings are the best you can get (Gentex supplies mirrors to several car manufacturers). You can get them with various combinations of auto dimming, compass, temperature, HomeLink garage opener, and backup display but they can run up to around $600. Amazon has one with just auto dimming and backup display for $300.

But it's a dry heat.