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Wife told me I'm too outdated (snort) and need to get upgraded before I retire. So I finally broke down and took a computer class on Windows 10. (Yuck). Microsoft finally discontinued support for Windows XP in March (Boo hiss) so I guess I'll get upgraded. (@$$!#/×÷%÷). So now I'm in the market for a new Win-10 laptop. Great Caesar's ghost. How things have changed over the years. (Have you looked lately? There are dozen's of categories of procesdors, storage, memory, displays, form factors, cpu's, etc. etc. And even in the same product lines, you can't figure out apples-to-apples. And no CD/DVD drives! How the hell do they expect me to load my copy of Lotus-123, anyway? So, anyway, I'm down to either Dell or Acer. Narrowed down to 8th gen i5 processor and a 128gb SSD. 8 gigs memory. Display with either NIVDA or Intel (not a gamer, no biggie). Couple of USB-3 ports and at least 1 USB-2 legacy for all my old jump drives. Like to get it in a 14" but would consider 15.6" if price right. Anyone have any other suggestions?

EBay. Little over a grand with shipping. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202344659305

I'd spring to take it to another dealer and tell them everything. Wally World doesn't put fluid in tranby unless you paid for the fluid and requested such. (They don't just have cans of the stuff laying around just to top off someone's tranny). Dealer is trying to avoid the job. May not have tranny certified tech on staff.

There are different mirror configuration's depending on what's installed. Try measuring the voltage between the black (ground) & gray w/blue stripe -or- solid yellow (depending on your setup). Power should be on with car in run, and after shutting off, stay on until door is opened.

Need to mention something about the local John Deere dealer to stay on topic.

Well, that's what you get when you move into a Manufacturered Home community. All kidding aside, we looked at buying a new home in Southern California back in the 60's. The tad was so small I could have cut the grass with a scissors. The home was so small had mirrors on all the walls attempting to make the home look larger. I so pity anyone who buy a home with tiny, little yards and the neighbors are so close you can hear them talking in their homes.

Yup. I get it wrong every time. (sigh). At least I'm consistant.

I used WD40 dry lube and sorated the hell out of everything I could see. Getting under the seat to spray the inside rail is a pain.

$84.14 on Amazon, plus $56 for arranged installation. Philips D3S Standard Authentic Xenon HID Headlight Bulb, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008BRJ712/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_44NrBbC9GYEFX Wonder if it wouldn't be a good idea to have both replaced (may cut installation costs)?

Seat Cushion — Front Removal NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer. ° Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat — Front in this section. ° Release all wire harness and connector retainers to the cushion frame. ° For seat with fold-flat backrest, separate the fold-flat recliner cable holders from the bottom of the cushion frame. ° If equipped, disconnect the cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED) electrical connector. ° If equipped, disconnect the heated seat module and 2 heater mat electrical connectors. ° Separate the pin-type retainers from the cushion frame. ° Remove the 4 cushion frame-to-seat track bolts and cushion assembly. Installation For seat with fold-flat backrest, make sure the fold-flat recliner cable is routed correctly between the power seat track cross tube and cushion frame. ----------------------- Position the cushion assembly and install the 4 cushion frame-to-seat track bolts. For power seat track, make sure the cushion frame-to-seat track rear brackets are aligned correctly with the tabs seated in the cushion frame. Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft). For correct front passenger seat cushion wire harness routing, refer to Seat Wire Harness Routing — Front Passenger Cushion in this section. For seat with fold-flat backrest, attach the 2 fold-flat recliner cable holders to the bottom of the cushion frame. Connect the heated seat module 2 heater mat electrical connectors. Route the wiring harnesses and attach the pin-type retainers to the cushion frame. If equipped, connect the cushion TED electrical connector. Attach any remaining wire harness and connector retainers to the cushion frame. ---------------- All seats ° Remove the front seat cushion. (above) For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion — Front in this section. ° Release the cushion trim cover retainers from the cushion frame and remove the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad. NOTICE: Use care when separating the cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips, or the hook-and-loop strips can be torn from the cushion foam pad. NOTE: A new heater mat will come assembled on a new foam pad. ° Remove the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad in the following sequence. ° Separate the hook-and-loop strips. ° Separate the cushion trim cover wire retainer from the clips in the cushion foam pad. ° For vehicles with climate controlled seat, on assembly make sure the climate control seat manifold is in place before snapping the cushion trim cover wire retainer back into the cushion foam pad. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat — Front in this section. ° Position the cushion assembly and install the 4 cushion frame-to-seat track bolts. ° For power seat track, make sure the cushion frame-to-seat track rear brackets are aligned correctly with the tabs seated in the cushion frame. ° Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft). ° For correct front passenger seat cushion wire harness routing, refer to Seat Wire Harness Routing — Front Passenger Cushion in this section. ° For seat with fold-flat backrest, attach the 2 fold-flat recliner cable holders to the bottom of the cushion frame. ° Connect the heated seat module 2 heater mat electrical connectors. ° Route the wiring harnesses and attach the pin-type retainers to the cushion frame. ° If equipped, connect the cushion TED electrical connector. ° Attach any remaining wire harness and connector retainers to the cushion frame. ° Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat — Front in this section. ----------------------------------------------- ° Remove the front seat cushion. {above} For additional information, refer to Seat Cushion — Front in this section. ° Release the cushion trim cover retainers from the cushion frame and remove the cushion trim cover and cushion foam pad. ° NOTICE: Use care when separating the cushion trim cover from the hook-and-loop strips, or the hook-and-loop strips can be torn from the cushion foam pad. NOTE: A new heater mat will come assembled on a new foam pad. ° Remove the cushion trim cover from the cushion foam pad in the following sequence. ° Separate the hook-and-loop strips. ° Separate the cushion trim cover wire retainer from the clips in the cushion foam pad. ° For vehicles with climate controlled seat, on assembly make sure the climate control seat manifold is in place before snapping the cushion trim cover wire retainer back into the cushion foam pad. Item Part Number Description 1 62901 Cushion trim cover 2 18D507 Cushion climate control seat manifold (**) 3 632A23 Cushion foam pad 4 — Cushion heater mat (part of 632A23) 5 63226 Cushion support 6 W505945 Cushion Thermo-Electric Device (TED)-to-climate control seat cushion adapter screw (**) 7 18D507 Cushion TED adapter (**) 8 63100 Cushion frame 9 62294 Recliner side shield screw 10 W714053 Scrivet 11 62187 Recliner side shield 12 — Safety belt buckle-to-seat track nut (part of 61203) 13 61203 Safety belt buckle 14 18D507 Cushion TED (if equipped) 15 W505945 Cushion TED -to-cushion frame screw (3 required) (**) 16 — Screw grommet (3 required) 17 60328 Cushion frame-to-seat track rear brackets 18 14A163 Wire clip 19 14A699 Driver seat wire harness 20 19E880 Cushion TED filter (if equipped) 21 W506021 Seat track-to-cushion frame bolts (4 required) 22 61711 Power seat track assembly 23 14B416 Seat position sensor (driver only) 24 62294 Seat track cover retainer 25 62187 Seat track cover 26 14A701 Seat control switch 27 62187 Cushion side shield 28 62294 Cushion side shield retainer (3 required) 29 14711 Power lumbar switch knob (**) 30 14711 Power seat recliner knob 31 14711 Seat control switch knob 32 14C708 Driver Seat Module (DSM) (**) 33 62294 DSM -to-bracket screw (2 required) (**) 34 62294 Bracket-to-seat track screws (**) 35 14A301 DSM bracket (**) 36 14A301 Shield bracket 37 62294 Shield bracket screws (**) = (if equipped)

2x^ my mkx at ~95k.

My dealer told be that it was their opinion that coolant played a major role in water pump failures. Ford also put out a tech sheet (I've post a copy on this forum) advising to change orange to green due to their discovering that orange caused corrosion in the cooling system. All coolants break down and lose their corrosion protection as well. Changing will prevent this. I've read on other forums that oil also played a role in failures due to causing excessive wear on the timing chain. A worn chain puts additional stress on the w.p. gear and bearing. I should mention that Ford did change the timing chain guides (tensioner) to prevent chain slap (at leaSt that's what I've read). It seems reasonable that maintenance is a prudent action to follow to extend the life of the water pump. (In-fact, it's the only action an owner can take). That and paying $1800 in preventative maintenance in changing the pump, chain and guides between 150-200k miles.

I bought this tester to know when to change oil in my small engine equipment, but works perfectly to test for coolant in oil as well.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HBAG9AC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IZfrBbX72PGFC

The replacement hook link is near the bottom post. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/22252-broken-cargo-net-hook/

Well first, you could always buy a FWD version and eliminate the PTU altogether. Has the damage been done? There's no way to tell. It's highly unlikely that the fluid has ever been changed. But if the PTU has been changed will be on file in the Ford network and your local dealer can look it up for you. Is it OK to buy a Edge with 90k? I bought my 09 MKX with 80+. I had my dealer run the history and fmr owners both had the MKX serviced at Ford dealers. I knew the entire history. Plus the dealer ran a complete inspection I knew exactly what I was getting. Start with a Carfax or equal report. Tell's you what history they have. (Accidents, flood damage, rental, etc). After I bought mine, I had the fluid changed on the PTU soon after. The dealer found the seal leaking about a year after that. They advised changing the seal (~$350-400 or so) but put a new unit when they discovered I had an extended warranty. (Big smile). If you buy an Edge with AWD and have concerns, also buy an extended warranty. When you decide on which year and model, before you buy from dealer, go online and get two or three quotes. Then use those quotes to bargin with the dealer (assuming you buy from a local Ford dealer. If not, visit later and make him match online price). Generally if you don't buy from a Ford dealer, expect to pay ~$100 for a detailed inspection to get the warranty. You will have to have anything they find fixed before they will start the ex warranty. Besides the PTU, the other concern is the water pump on the 3.5L, 3.7L na engines. Coolant changes and oil changes seem to be the strongest deterrent. I probably will have mine changed around 150k as a preemptive measure. Many have failed before this.

This is from my 2009/2010 service manual. It may help. Jacking and Lifting WARNING: When jacking or lifting the vehicle, block all wheels remaining on the ground. Set the parking brake if the rear wheels will remain on the ground. These actions help prevent unintended vehicle movement. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Never get underneath a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. The jack could unintentionally lower. Always support vehicle with floor stands. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Only raise the vehicle when positioned on a hard, level surface. Attempting to raise the vehicle on an uneven or soft surface may result in vehicle slipping or falling from the jack or jackstand. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Position the hoist lift arms as shown in the illustration. Incorrect positioning could result in vehicle slipping or falling from the hoist. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. NOTICE: The jack provided with the vehicle is intended to be used in an emergency for changing a deflated tire. To avoid damage to the vehicle, never use the jack to hoist the vehicle for any other purpose. NOTICE: Damage to the suspension, exhaust or steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters prior to lifting the vehicle. NOTICE: Do not attempt to use jack pressure on either the front bumper or the rear bumper of any vehicle. Damage to bumper covers will occur. NOTICE: To prevent possible damage to the underbody, do not drive the vehicle onto the drive-on lift without first checking for possible interference. NOTICE: When raising a vehicle on a twin-post hoist, use care when positioning the vehicle so that the hoisting forks do not interfere with the suspension components, mounting brackets or stabilizer mounting brackets, if equipped. In addition, use care in hoist positioning to avoid possible damage to the axle carrier or rear cover. Jacking and Lifting Points — Front and Rear

Outstanding job. Very desirable outdoor area.

That's just the software. How much more for the hardware?

I've considered this as well. I have a 2009 MKX with 112k. At this time, I still have an Basic extended warranty and it will cover a bad water pump or new engine. But after it runs out in a couple of years, if I continue to keep the car, I'll probably have the water pump, guides and timing chain replaced around 150k. At 200k your on borrowed time IMO.

Nope again. The state DOT will tell you what you can and can't do to your car. So will the local cops. And don't forget the lawyers. (Ok, I'm just yanking your chain). Point is, you can do whatever you want to the software, unless you sell your mods, or make them public showing others how to do it, etc. But we don't have a "legal" right to do it. A more interesting question is, what if you modify the car, then sell it with these mods, and later owner has a problem (or a fire or an accident traced back to the mods). Are you legal for what you did? The answer is yes. From personal experience (unrelated). Quick version. Bought a hone years ago from the original owner. Sold it two years later as I found many of the owners bad wiring jobs and such. The family that bought it off me built a fire in the Ben Franklin stove and it caught the second story on fire. Turns out the previous owner did it himself and used single wall pipe. He ran it into the ceiling, turned horizontally for a few feet (actually it sloped downhill, providing a creosote trap). His insurance rebuilt the home and provided them housing while it was under construction. I sold it to him for $40k, insurance came after me for nearly $65k. During discovery, I told them that it was the previous owner that installed it. They then went after him and nailed him in court for full amount plus legal fees and court costs. (Just because he sold it and forgot about it, he was still libel because he did the work and never had it inspected. It ruined him).

Yea. That poor Rubermade cart must have been squished flatter than a pancake.

I remember reading in one of the forums where someone discovered that if the back of the seat was open, the airflow improved by x amount. Supposedly made a big difference. He was thinking that the airflow into the seat was the limiting factor. (Easy enough to verify and fix if that really is the cause).

Ahhhhh NOPE! Nope, nope, nope, no. You do NOT own the software. Nor are you allowed to modify it, reverse engineer it or anthing else that would give you access to the modify the code. It shiuld be spelled out in the owners manual. Page after page of "Thou Shan't Not's" .... In the Appendixes. It's their software, licensed to you, the legal owner, to use, not own. Just like any other software.

Personally I'm not familiar with this machine, but I found 3 reviews on the JD website. Overall they like the machine, couple of good suggestions (like mowing with lower air pressure in the tires, etc.) https://www.deere.com/en/mowers/residential-zero-turn-mowers/z355r-residential-ztrak-mower/

Isn't the "air induction" nothing more than a small air scoop moulded into the under cover that scoops up air and blows it onto the case of the PTU?