freebird
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Try a u-pull-it type salvage yard or ebay - I could get something like that for under $5 assuming the vehicle is available.
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You can also have a small crack in radiator that is only gassing at high temperature. Check upper thermoplastic end for evidence of what looks like a water drip on a dusty surface.
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Long term maintenance costs of the 3.5L with stupid water pump design is really the only thing I dislike about the vehicle.
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Do you a total estimate for replacing all the items that should be addressed "since you're in there...?" Thanks
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How about some 32 in. floaters:
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Somehow Honda and Toyota have figured out how to design an engine with an external water pump in a FWD vehicle.....
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OP had 140000 on his engine at water pump failure time. Is there any general time period that these things fail? This is probably the biggest thing I hate about my edge - a ticking time bomb that everyone knows will need to be replaced at some point yet it is a $1500 job.
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Transaxle Drain & Refill - How much drains out?
freebird replied to Eclipse1825's topic in Transaxle (FWD)
My 2012 drains around 5 quarts. I use Castrol Transmax multi-vehicle. -
Mine initially threw a code - for like a day - so I was in the ball park on where my issue was. I had intermittent erratic idle and difficult to start after fueling. I did a search on here and found others with same issues. Thankfully the part is easy to get to and cheap.
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EVAP purge valve - about a $25 part and easy to replace. Plenty of threads on this one.
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any warranty available? have your trusted, independent mechanic check the vehicle out and provide a written report
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Reboot of computer corrected my audio. Thanks for the report. Would like to see the SuperTech oils tested when possible. Have saved a lot of money using their products over the years and have used the Schaeffer Oil analysis showing good performance and have given me good results in my 1996 Toyota truck at 299,967 miles. mo-lib-de-num
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Just went through this one in my 2012 SE and it was the purge valve. Initially noticed odd idle then difficult to start after refueling. It did throw a code which pointed to the purge valve but went off after a drive cycle or two. Thankful it was easily accessible and did not require 10 hours of engine tear down to access!
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For some reason I have no audio.
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How many miles on the replacement engine? Did it come with any type of warranty?
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Castrol Transmax is a licensed product to use in your Mercron LV application. I normally pick it up in the $5/qt range when on sale.
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You probably need to bleed with a scan tool - it will run a purge through each line.
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2015 Titanium with 12,885 miles just dropped 3rd and 5th gear!
freebird replied to Iam2tweet's topic in 2015 Edge & MKX
Probably an easy repair like solenoid or valve body. I would not expect the entire transmission is needed to be pulled. Hopefully they will take care of you like a valued customer and you can regain some confidence in the vehicle. -
What kind of fire extinguisher should I have in case of engine fire?
freebird replied to neoweb's topic in Mods & Tech
Depends on the type of fire. A fire with heat and a fuel source equals needing the professionals with a lot of water. I once stopped to help a person with a fire in the engine compartment. I used an entire 10 pound class ABC extinguisher on the fire and it did not make a dent. It would have helped an upholstery fire. I suggest carrying a small (2.5# or so of agent) class ABC rated unit. -
Just wait until the OP finds out this repair is $1500.... Complete junk design.
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On the "narrow end" of the cover there is a ford part number in molding. What are they they on the new vs old? I honestly don't see a difference either and think you simply changed a like for like cover. edited to add - I do see a difference in the far side of the "narrow" side of the cover - there are baffle intakes slots.
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What fuses have you checked? Looking quickly at the 2008 owners manual I would check 4,47, and the relay in 48.
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I just changed mine a few days ago on a warm engine. 2012 has 71,000 miles on it and gap was out of spec.
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Another great Ford design - remove the intake manifold to do simple maintenance.
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I'm thinking someone is driving it with open coffee cup and doing a Dukes of Hazard over some rail road tracks? Do you have a sunroof?