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http://www.dahlford.com/blog/4wd-vs-awd-model-comparison/

We're down to a single 36 lb. cat. When he rides in the car (in a carrier) you would think we're sawing his leg off. We only take him to the vet, but it's a real fun trip.

Most of the airbags are coming for other manufacturers. I expect mine to be replaced in late 2024 or early 2025. (snort).

There IS a slight difference however. The 4WD uses the same systems as the AWD but is designed for more rugged terrain. https://www.buyfordnow.com/feature/awd-intelligent-all-wheel-drive?gnav=t2-footer-features

This link from the Escape forum mau explain it better. http://www.fordescape.org/forum/engine-technical-discussion/7962-awd-4x4.html

https://www.infotainment.com/collections/all/products/myford-touch-sync-2-to-sync-3-upgrade

Possibly a malfunctioning injector. Head gasket would not be intermittent. Injector malfunction would run the cylinder cold, allowing oil to accumulate.

Sorry to hear this. Once the battery freezes its shot. As to why, are you running short trips in super cold weather? If so, it's possible that the battery had never fully recharged during each trip. May have to use a battery charger to continue to restore the charge. If the car does have a hidden power draw, here's one way to find it. You will need to put a VOM (volt-ohm-milliamp) meter between the + cable and battery + post. (In series). Set the meter to amperes (before you make the connection) and take a reading. It should only read a hundred milliamps or less. If you are seeing a higher draw, you may have parasitic draw. To figure out where it's coming from, start by pulling one fuse at a time and check the meter to see if the draw has stopped. When you find the circuit, you will need to check the schemitic to see where the circuit runs to. Then start by disconnecting each connection, starting at the end of the circuit. This will tell you where the fault lies in the circuit. It could be a discrete device or a short (look at the conductor surface for shorts).

https://secure.ford.co.uk/OwnerServices/Owners-Manual/

My God man, did you this to poor Lulabelle? No wonder she gave out.

.. make certain you have someone holding its rubber before you try this. Twisting nuts is not a game for amateurs.

Hey Dave. Welcome. Man how I hate @$!/^&^×=% round-a-bouts. There's one in front of a local retirement center. Every once-in-a-while you see a car stuck up on the center berm where the driver couldn't figure out which exit to take, so they went straighr. (Bless their souls, I'll be there soon enough.) As to your question, I'm driving a 2009 Lincoln MKX and it's still in perfect condition. Now I drive sensible and do all the maintenance, but if you take care of your new "baby", it will last, and last and last. Just avoid driving near any retirement centers .... Cheers, and welcome to the group.

I would try folding the seat and then slamming it back in the upright position. Also try resetting the reclining position (just in case the locking mechanism is not locked properly. (I hate squeeks as well).

Check the spare tire and screw jack.

Was at the dealership yesterday, asked the service rep about having the fluid changed in the PTU. He told me they never do that. Told him I've had it done here twice now .... deer in the headlights look.

Just think, what it they told you that no one should sit in tbe drivers seat?

Here is a copy of the full document. Note how they can tell if the vehicle has ever has a tune. G0000128.pdf

FYI. Here's a copy of the 2016 towing guide. Talks about turning off the overdrive under certain conditions and a "special" towing mode. (?) 16rv&tt_ford_edge_sep28.pdf

Try pulling out the A8 card and do a master reset. https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/sync-technology/myford-touch/settings/how-to-perform-a-master-reset.html

Which oil is best? Mobile One? Royal Purple? Do high zinc oils provide better protection? This article (very long, very technical) goes deep into how oil works in an engine, and more importantly, how each oil ranks again all otheres. Very eye opening. https://540ratblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/motor-oil-wear-test-ranking/

Also there are new and removed "points of interest" updated. From what I've seen, the maps are about 2-4 years behind. Fives years, you'll probably see some new roads, probably mostly minor, and a lot of new POI's. If you use your navigation to travel and use poi for your destinations, I would say yes. Day-to-day driving around town, not really a big deal.

Cute BoBo. Knows what's missing from this picture? This:https://www.dog.com/item/guardian-gear-grid-vehicle-barrier/P03738/?srccode=GPDOG&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9_LRBRDZARIsAAcLXjeMFHukKwY3W92pzw17LdtgDGralydTZDtHzYoqFGckanp3m7cM2r0aAgbEEALw_wcB&kwid=productads-adid^236105055789-device^m-plaid^412092602594-sku^521906-adType^PLA

I can offer a guess, wonder if this connector is for the rear backup sensing system?

Water pump failure common in the 3.5 L engines. It may have been was leaking for a while and you never noticed. The guys that change your oil never look, they just dump the oil in the catch container and wait for it the finish. The coolant pump is not driven off the serpentine belt so unlikely it's related.

Local dealer offers it or they will let me buy the oil and they will put it in. I'm using the Motorcraft blend with no problems.