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That was one of the first things I thought of also; but no other manufacturer is offering this, and the actual risk is VERY low. As far as my car, only the front, passenger airbag is affected. I'm assuming that none of the others (front driver or side airbags) are. Time will tell.

$75, thanks. Gives us a reference point for what to expect. Price for plugs was lower than what I paid. Was in last week for tire repair and The Works. Service rep came out and told me I was due to injector flush ($150 - heh, told him I use Techron plus) and new plugs ($315). Told him I had them changed at 90k service. Almost felt sorry for the little puppy face. His job to ratchet up the service bill and I killed his $500 upcharge bonus. But hey, for $315 I DO get a free car wash. (!!!) Curious. Parts were only $19? 6-plugs and gasket for $19. How do they do that? Was this a Ford garage or local?

If the fans run when direct connected, it falls to reason the it's either the aftermarket fan controller, the PCM or one of the sensor's feeding the PCM. (As you can tell, I'm no fan of Chinese aftermarket parts). Try hooking everything up and set the A/C to the MAX setting. The fans should immediately turn on. That will eliminate the fans, controller and PCM from the equation. If it doesn't and the fans run directly connected, the most likely suspect is the controller.

Battery chargers are wierd little creatures. They develop 12 volts on charge, but no amerge unless connected to an actual battery. So no amperage to speak of if it doesn't sense a battety load). On emergency start mode however, they make the full amperage available. Hense the fans run. As for connecting directly to the battery, if the fans run with a battery charger on start mode, no reason they shouldn't run directly connected to the battery. The only reason I can think of is the fan controller is wired differently or the battery connection was made backwards. (Try reversing the battery connections and see if the fans run). If the wiring is too small, the fans will run, drawing the current they need at 12 volts, but the wire will get hot. Once the wire heats up to the temperature rating of the insulation, (105° typically for automotive wire), the insulation will start to break down. But the fans WILL run.

Ah snap, plugged in 2009 Ford Edge and they switched title for tat. Anyway. This site does offer oem parts, abet at full price. https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2009/ford/edge/sel-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/body-cat/floor-scat

Good decision. Expect a bill of $400+, but necessary. If you remember, like to know what they charge for just the drain and refill.

I thought it was an incredibly display of goodwill. Imagine how many cars are involved × $45/day for months. They're paying out tens of millions of dollars to protect owners of their cars. See any other automotive manufacturer's doing this?

Received this letter in the mail today, advising the status of the airbag recall and offering to provide a rental car at no cost until the airbag can be replaced. Recall notice 06-04-18.pdf

Several places online: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/aap-aftermarket-recyc-passenger-side-rocker-panel-rrp1488/11755977-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=11755977-P&adtype=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtPYBRD6ARIsAKs1XJ5G5HVIsNwQWDfkRAU1NSGP-L616O38IlJVnuUXt_OWYoSq59WUbmsaAuoJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#

Reading WWWPerfA_ZNOW's reference to the previous thread, several others who installed Dorman fans had problems with the connector. It appears that the connector needs to be forced on past tight, by pushing on o..n..e.. m..o..r..e.. millimeter, to get it to connect. I'd start there, by forcing the connector on tighter.

Something like this, mounts with tape or hardware? https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/Deflectors/Lund-Interceptor-Bug-Shield?set-vehicle=1&autoselect=1

Hi edgemaster, can you clarify exactly where this 2"gap is to occur? Do you mean you want a deflector to attach directly to the underside of the hood with screws and extend out 2" in front of the hood before turning up? (Like a cantilever)? Or a complete 2" separation from the hood itself? If so, where would it mount? .

You clean up the guide pins, lubricate them when reinstalling? (Thinking new disks may mask the problem and pins being corroded whichs resulting in binding).

Couple of thoughts. First, check the fuse that controls the fans. Looks like fuse #5 in the power distribution box (fuse box in engine compartment). Should be a 40 amp (with factory trailer tow) & 60 amp without. (Please verify that this is the right fuse). Second is, you installed an aftermarket fan assembly and these have been known to be wired differently then the Motorcraft unit. There are three wires running to the fan controller. (Note of caution, I'm drawing this from a Ford service manual for 2009. I *think* they are the same, however "trust but verify". (Strange, suddenly I'm picturing Ronald Reagan driving a Russian Troika.) Anyway: One is the incoming power (from fuse #5) and is a red w/black stripe connecting to terminal #1 which is marked "PWR". The second is the signal wire from the PCM. It is a red w/orange stripe connecting to terminal #4 and marked "VAR-SPD-IN". The third is the ground, which is solid black and connects to terminal #2. There are two additional wires which run to the fan(s), red and black. No terminals listed.

Lugs tightened unequally will cause this. Other than that, I'd suspect the calipers.

$23.29 + free 2-day shipping. https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-Lightweight-Shockproof-Oil/dp/B000CPI5YG

Who did the brake job? They burnish them after installation?

Test it out. Press the sync voice button on the steering wheel (right side, looks like someone speaking, shares the same button as "media") and say "audio on" (to turn on the radio), or "audio off" if it's on.

Here's the mactfordedge video on replacing the cooling fans in 9 minutes. Personally I would not consider any brand other than Motorcraft as aftermarket fans have had vibration and excess noise problems. Some of them are wired differently. (I had mine replaced under extended warranty by the dealer.)

What ABS problem are you exactly having? Does the ABS light come on?

This isn't what you were asking for, but it may give you some reference as a starting point.

For starters: https://www.autoanything.com/dash-kits/Ford/Edge/110A52985A0A0A6A9208A1.aspx

You change or have a shop do it? Local Ford dealer will only use Motorcraft (of course).

Don't know if this is your case or not, but a lot of aftermarket fans are wired differently than the Motorcraft fans. May have to rewire the fan connector to get power to the right pin.

I've got a really nice one on my 09 mkx, dealer's service rep too one look and said "oh wow, you need a new wheel". Told him if he could come up with a new one under 500 I'd buy it. End of conversation. I hit a curb pulling into a +×÷=$ CVS one evening. Tore the sidewall open and went instantly flat. Nice curb rash, (make that curb rape) on the wheel. All my wheels have curb rash, builds character.