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Doubt electronics in a wallet would work for long, flexing would break the micro connections in short order. Better idea might be to have a chip embedded under the skin that the car recognizes as you approach.

Ford states there's no maintenance for the life of the car (which is the life of the warranty). The exception is if the car had been in water. The concensus in the forum is to change the lubricant every 30,000 miles. (My dealer told me this as well). Problem is, most dealers don't have a Ford procedure for changing the fluid and will tell you they can't /won't do it. My dealer's service rep told me this, I asked to speak with the technician and he said that it was a good idea and they will suck out the old fluid using the machine used to suck out the differential fluid. If I remember they charged $80. Couple of other points, change the coolant at 30k (important) and plugs at 100k (max-critical). I also had the dealer change my brake fluid.

In comparison to the seats in my 09 MKX, I also noticed the seats in the loaner Edge are a lot more narrow. I assume this is because the center consul is higher in the current gen Edges than on my gen 1 MKX. (An inch or two makes a lot of difference).

When the check engine light is flashing, it means the engine is misfiring and the engine or catalytic converter can be permanently damaged from overheating. You can drive under such situations, but drive very slowly. You need to see your dealer as soon as possible as it could be dangerous. (It should set a code or codes).

Could consider a vented seat cousion, several varieties. Thus on is made from wood:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0182IAVEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GpYMAb0E6RZB6, but there are other designs available. I looked at my service manual and can't tell if the cousion form is metal or plastic. Doesn't matter though, the side bolsters are completely made from molded foam, meaning would not be that difficult to reshape the foam. Only real problem is reshaping the leather cover (held on by velcro). One thing I learned that was surprising was, there are two TED's uses, one for the seat and one for the seatback. Wonder if were possible (practical) to wire in switch to turn off the seat bottom and just heat the seatback? Bottom gets so hot it burns the fellas.

If you could get your hands on a 2017 service manual, you would be able to see the interior construction. I would seriously doubt that you would be able to bend the steel structure of the seat. Under the FMVSS, seats and seat restraint systems must be able to withstand 8x the standard adult weight. Forget what the exact weight is, but assuming 150 lbs, that means the seat must support a minimum of 1200 lbs. Have you considered adding a seat "topper" to build up the center poration of the seat; to make it more level, minimizing the effects of the side bolsters. I would start by experimenting with pieces of foam to determine both the depth and shape needed.

Was this on your 2017? Which engine?

The root cause of the problem is the airbags that use ammonium nitrate-based propellent, without a chemical drying agent. (Simular to the little bag of desiccant you see stuffed into prescription bottles and the like. Takata took the low road to save a penny on each airbag). Environmental moisture, high temperatures and age can deteriorate the charge, causing the airbags to improperly inflate and even send shrapnel into the occupant due to a more violent explosion.

Kenwood is $50 cheaper too. Either one is excellent.

Totaled. That does suck. How bad did you say you snapped your neck when she hit you? Texting was she? The 19's are almost out, good deals on 18's.

How bad?

Here's a video on gow to change the struts. Recommend Motorcraft.

Rattle: seat belt, something fallen from cargo area under seat, something in door storage. Check to see if seat bolts are tightened properly. Advancetrac: don't charge cellphone in idle or park, calibration of pcm. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/21326-service-advance-trac-while-in-park/

PDF? Page 28 on Edge Maintenance Manual. Download here https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/how-tos/owner-manuals-search-results.html?year=2007&make=Ford&model=Edge&currentVehicle=true

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I was wondering the same thing. For example consider the Pioneer AVIC-6201NEX from Crutchfield $800). https://www.crutchfield.com/p_1306201NEX/Pioneer-AVIC-6201NEX-Package.html?avf=Y Maintains all factory controls (with adapter), abynd adds all the latest features. Also backup camera, voice calls, touch screen, etc. Really nice unit. Installation parts ($140): https://www.crutchfield.com/car/solution/packagefinder.aspx?i=1306201NEX&vid=20514&installno=8466&cc=01&mode=ShopPath

Does your new car actually have a Ford remote start, or an aftermarket? (Aftermarket starter FOBs programmed in Administration mode can disable remtoes programed in MyKey mode).

Try some local Ford dealers. My service rep refused me at first, stating the it's not serviceable. I asked to speak with the technician and he called him up. Asked him and said sure, can pump it out with (some sort of pump the have for differentials). Asked what price and he quoted 1/2 hour and quart of lubricant (think it was a quart, expensive and he needed extra to flush). First time anyone asked them to do this, and now they recommend it. Just remind them that a flush IS a Ford requirement if a AWD has been in water (in maintenance manual). I forget what I paid, may have been $80, maybe less. Worth the cost.

Don't forget to pick up a GPS antenna.

My local Ford dealer used the same equipment they use to suck the fluid from differentials. They told me name of the machine, but I forget the name. It was built just for this purpose. The old fluid is pumped out through the fill opening.

No doubt there are less expensive ways to go, but if go with these people, you get everything, including programming, GPS, navagation disk, instructions and a guarantee. https://www.infotainment.com/collections/all/products/2007-2008-ford-edge-gps-navigation-radio

Ack yes, I had it basackwards. The car came with gold and they switched out to green. Appearently it affects 2007-2009 Edge's and MKXs.

How did you discover it failing? My local dealer discovered that my mkx still had green coolant and (very) strongly recommended changing. This was around 82k if I remember correctly. Said the green wasn't sufficient to prevent corrosion in the water pump and heater core. (Something Ford discovered after my 09 was built). Service agent said changing by the manual was sufficient, I asked to speak with the technician and he said that he would change at 30k intervals.

Mine measures 72-1/2". I was able to push it up to 75-1/2". (My old struts still open ok, but probably need replacing ad they can't get the liftgate all the way up). What does your liftgate measure when open?

Could be several itemp based on your description. Start by isolating: while slowing down (and making sound), take the car out of drive. This will eliminate sounds coming from the engine (power steering pump, and belt would be suspicious). If it continues, brakes, rotors, pads, transmission and ptu.