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$50. http://www.ebay.com/itm/162137341038

I wonder if the engine computer would also be affected? (Thinking that the engine had not reached operating temperature, it would continue in the preprogrammed phase).

Batteries last 2-6 years. Heat and humidity will definitely shorten it's life. You might get a kick out of this video, guy restores a dead battery using Epsom Salts. Other videos show battery still in use 6 months later. In the hot and humid area of Australia.

Believe you have to press and hold a few seconds to get it to work.

Others have expirmented by opening the radio and cleaning the connections with good results. The easiest fix is to just by a used unit on ebay. Here's one for $380. http://www.ebay.com/itm/263055912668

FYI, you can also turn it off using the message center? You put the car in reverse and press the RESET button.

This site discusses the sources and root causes of premature tire wear on the rear inside edges. (Last paragraph under Toe Wear). http://www.aa1car.com/library/tire_wear.htm

It's use is clearly illegal in several states and a gotcha in all others. Most state laws are written with similar language that requires an operator to "keep the license plate legible at all times". ( All times ""can"" be interpreted to mean 'not just when you are on the highway'). A prosecutor could argue intent in its installation and charge you with failing to display your legal plate "at all times". The guy in the video would have some real explaining to do having two plate from two different states. Amazon has several to choose from if your intent on installing one.

Someone has too much time on his hands. Quick, give that man a margarita. . . . . Ah, that's better. Now we can contemplate something really important. Like which came first, the chicken or the egg. (Spoiler, it's the egg).

I have an 09 MKX and have played several DVD movies in mine. The screen goes blank when you shift to drive, but you can still hear the audio. Don't know about ye 07, could always drop one in and see.

Plugs are important in these engines because as they age, the gap grows larger. This results in them drawing more current. The extra current causes the coils (attached directly to the top of each plug) to overheat. If they get too hot they (the coils) can burnout and their somewhat expensive. According to my maintenance manual, plugs on my 3.5L should be changed around 90k. You wrote that you have twice that.

I know very little about this, but it's my understanding that the the BMAR is serviced as an assembly. If it were me, I'd drop by the parts department at your local dealer and see what he can come up with (after all you have to go OEM on this stuff). Baring that, it's a trip to the recycling ysrd.

Was in for service 3 weeks ago. They checked on my recall and said it won't be scheduled for anytime this year. Just too many cars affected and too little airbags. I doubt you should have any concerns about the fit or finish, these things are designed to be replaced easily.

Btw, as your having the local Ford dealer do the service, request a Ford Credit card, they can apply right at the service desk, and if you spend over $200, you will get a Debit card back in tbe mail for $25, plus a year to pay it off with no interest. !!! They also run specials from time to time on brakes. The current specials are $100 for just pads or $180 for pads and turn disks. The coupons can be found here: http://owner.ford.com/maintenance/service-coupons-and-offers.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwm7jKBRDE2_H_t8DVxzISJACwS9Wb658oE-bDzlRXMgJ3O5rZCgQ1dw2jAsbUpg98fmVjBhoCWeLw_wcB&searchid=160581195||&s_kwcid=AL!2519!3!101616081795!e!!!!ford%20coupons&ef_id=WAFcsAAAAbKsCuFU:20170624233100:s

Believe I would get the spark plugs replaced first. Then fluids, especially the coolant and transmission. I would regard this as essential, more so than the drivetrain. Then brakes for safety and lastly struts.

May want to keep a eye on the power steering fluid just in case. When these little stinkers start leaking they rarely stop on their own. Wonder if a can of Lucan power steering stop leak would do the trick for $10? (Worked for me on a car I once owned). Lucas 10008 Power Steering Stop Leak - 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ARPVNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YZutzbFKQGGC5

You can look them up on tirerack.Com. They seem to have a good selection. https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/brand.jsp?to_desktop=true&gclid=CjwKEAjw-LLKBRCdhqmwtYmX93kSJAAORDM6QLIuMx3DjZhWw8-ykg_FhZCfNFfoUyYW_dMUhNCSSRoCV8Xw_wcB&brand=KYB&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!201371895782!b!!!!+kyb%20+struts&ef_id=WAFcsAAAAbKsCuFU:20170623170440:s

Just think. Soon will all be driving Lincoln's and Ford's made in China. Theeeeeennnnn let's see you replace your thermostat. HA. You'll be trying to replace part number ?????????㊙.

If there's any possibility of a water pump, check the color of the oil on your dipstick. It should look like clean oil. If it's milky colored, get it in asap.

Fantastic. Good going. You mechanic like me, T-15, no problem, putty knife, kitchen fork, pocket knife, T-20, T-10, pliers, ha!

Oh man, and I've already got 100k on my MKX. Now I'll lay awake again tonight wondering when my bearing are going to fail. Thank goodness for this group, else I'd never have known about the bearings failing at 200k. Just one thing after another.

Let us know what you find.

Followup Thought about this thread I had started last May and thought I'd chime back in by saying that it's still connected and working well. It appears that the sun heating the accordion gasket is what caused it to loosen ans closing it when disconnected caused it to deform. Re-engaging the gasket with the rod reinstalled, closing and allowing the sun to reheat, reformed it to the original shape (which it continues to hold).

If you are certain it's the windiw, my guess is the two clamps that secure the glass to the mechanism have loosened. To check this, you will need to remove the door trim and check the clamps for tightness. Here's a video from MacFordEdge on how he replaced a window glass. May help you to understand what's involved.

Not a recommendation but may provide a starting point. https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/Automotive_5_Channel_amplifier.html