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What year car? Are you thinking that the lights come on only with the parking lights, or function normally and also with the parking lights and ignition off? Edited; Was reading about the kit on Ford Accessories.com. Set your own mood – and choose your preferred interior LED lighting color – with this Interior Light Kit. It includes a LED-generated light in the cupholder area, and separate light bars for the front wheel wells. Surprised to learn that the interior light kit also included light bars for the front wheel wells. (My factory lighting doesn't have these.)

My Lincoln dealer uses the RDU vacuum equipment to suck out the PTU fluid and pump new fluid in. Something like this might mat the job easier next time (I havent actually used this, I'd rather pay the dealer to do it.) Thorstone Automotive Fluid Extractor Pump with long rubber hose, Oil Change Syringe with Hose, Manual Fuel Suction & Filler, Fluid Oil Change Evacuator (7 Oz./0.21 Qt./200 CC) https://a.co/d/4f4gFIf

What's wrong with your blower? If it's just noisy, try lubing the bearing first before replacing the motor. Mine was getting noisy, I dropped it lubed the bearings. Still quiet over a year later.

86k sucks. You would think that the leasing agent would take care of maintenance. Oil changes but not coolant. Maybe the previous owner thinking it was a rental and their going to get rid of it after a couple, beat the shit out of the car. (?) My dealer drops the subframe to change water pump on all Edges/MKXs. Said it's faster. Think he quoted $2600 or thereabouts. Probably over 3k now. Its hard to give up a car you love when all it needs is a RDU. If it were me and that's all that's needed, and you already have a new unit, no question that puppie gets a rear end.

I worried about the wp failing, and talked to one of the mechanics at Ford service department that I trust. He said that the failures were mainly happening in 07-08 engines and related to poor maintenance. Customers not getting oil and coolant changed on schedule. (The 07-08 engines were shipped with the old gold coolant. Ford also found that on engines built before 04/01/2008, the water pump inlet tube was susceptible failing due to coolant corrosion.) While he admitted that all water pumps will fail eventually, he said that they should go at least 200k or more with proper maintenance. (Mactfordedge has several YouTube videos where he ran Lulubelle over 300k without a failure.) Wish I could say that about the PTU ....

Thought smurf snot was gen x slang for the color your snot turns (blue) after snorting adderall. Tish, tish Cerberus .... 😊

Apr 25 2018 6410 - 2014-2019 Various Vehicles - Equipped with a 2.7L and 3.0L GTDI Engine - Oil Pan Leak. Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engines may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. Replace the oil pan by performing the published Workshop Manual (WSM) service procedures. After removing the oil pan, it is suggested to allow the crankcase to drain overnight to minimize the chance of residual oil contaminating the crankcase sealing rail. Remove all traces of old RTV, clean the engine sealing surface with only Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner then wipe with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes, and allow to air dry as directed in WSM, Section 303-00, RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation. If possible, after the new oil pan is installed, allow the new RTV sealant to cure for 4 hours before refilling the engine with oil. Ford is investigating this concern. Monitor OASIS for future updates. Just to replace, between 2-3 hours. But following the Ford procedures above .... I'd call local dealer and get a quote. Metal with gasket is probably better, but you'd probably pay double.

Yes. Any circuit that's active when the car is off, such as circuit #1 for example. But if the camera is always on, wouldn't this drain the battery?

Wonder what they are using for "synthetic media"; some type of plasitc? With motorcraft you don't have to question, you know it's good enough. What kind of metal? Metal can corrode. Plastic is not as strong but doesn't corrode. Personally, I would stick with Motorcraft. Delco is also a good brand. Can't go wrong with either. Still thinking about having local dealer change my 3.5 water pump as a proactive measure. Thought I'd do this around 150k but service manager felt I could go 175k before changing. It'll be Motorcraft of course 😁

Follow up. Just happened to my daughter's 2013 Escape. She ran it over to local Ford dealer, insisted they fix it (she's bullheaded as he'll, have no idea where she gets it from). Mechanic came out, his wife is a teacher at same school where she works, so she trusts him, and he told her to just to rip it off as it's unneeded. Said its really for looks. He said that he had removed his, on both their cars. So she had them rip it off, didn't charge her and now she's happy.

Toms Oil did testing on oil filters years ago, Fram was one of the worst. Mobile One was the best (and most expensive), Motorcraft was second and still rated excellent. GM Delco was also rated excellent. (Mopar was an aftermarket filter.) Can never go wrong with Motorcraft parts.

You should be aware that Ford sells an add-on kit for four front sensors, wiring and a module. I looked at having my local dealer add this option years ago and decided that drive by feel was just as effective. If I remember correctly, I think the dealer quoted me 3 hours labor + price of the kit. It involved drilling holes in the bumper cover, installing the sensors, running the wiring harness and revising the body control module software to accommodate the circuit and register the upgrade with Ford (or Lincoln as in my case) for future software upgrades. I don't believe that you can just add additional sensors to the existing module because it's only energized in reverse, and the front circuit is only energized in drive. (Plus there's the question of how much load these modules are designed to carry.) There are also aftermarket, wireless kits available and don't depend on the BCM. (Yuck pooee.) Suppose you could always drill holes in your cars side to mount sensors. (Good luck on that.)

$250 ($270 if you want them with "EDGE" or "ST" ingraved in them. Fairly easy install. Red and other colors. (Ough, ough yellow .... 🙂 Can download installation instructions to see if this is something you can do (fairly easy as these are just covers.) Requires 20" wheels for the 19 ST. https://www.calipercovers.com/product/mgp-brake-caliper-covers-10247sclcrd-10247smgpbk-10247smgprd-10247smgpyl-10247sedgbk-10247sedgrd-10247sedgyl-10247sst1bk-10247sst1rd-10247sst1yl-10247sstobk-10247sstord-10247sstoyl-10247scusdf-10247sc/

$$$- that's why.

This may fit you car. Listed as having a 7" length and black. Seller has excellent feedback and allows 30 day returns. In feedback, purchaser has problem and seller worked with him. https://www.ebay.com/itm/375374742190?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8acyaogvtew&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Snv36mbbRk2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I'd imagine the simplest way is to look at the purpose of the circuits. For exampke, Circuit 32 is for the radio (and associated equipment) and if the radio turns off when the car is off and door opened, that's a timed circuit (it also shuts off after a specific amount of time, and the door hasn't been opened.) And Circuit 9 is always on, always looking for the signal to unlock to door. Whether the circuit is continuous or timed is determined by the SJB. As you have the repair manual, I'd start by looking at the blank fuse positions and see if the manual shows if they're monitored or unmonitored. If the manual doesn't detail this, you could simply check the fuse location to see if the blank has power with the door open. If it does, its hot at all times. If it doesn't, close the door, put the car in accessory and see if it has power then. (And goes off when car off/door ooen.) Personally, I'd check the wiring at the mirror to see if you can find what your looking for. (I have my radar detector wired into it. I needed power off, when car off. But if I remember correctly, there was also a circuit with continuous hot as well.) Keep us updated as to what you find. Like to know what you decide.

I would question adding oil above the max mark. On a 2.0 L, (think you have the 2.0 L) the manual calls for 5.7 quarts. You put in nearly 6 quarts (and that doesn't count what dirty oil was still left in the engine.) Adding too much allows the crankshaft to contact the top of the oil level, causing splashing and foaming. As the oil pickup floats on top of the oil, it draws the foam into the engine, starving the engine for lubrication it's the top components, the cams and associated parts, that suffer first. Also not a fan of blowing out a dirty air filter. Blowing out a dirty car air filter only removes loose surface debris and will probably damage the filter fibers, making the filter less efficient. It will also leave behind deeply embedded particals. Compressed air will forces dirt deeper into the filters leaving the filter partially clogged. New filters are cheap insurance.

Actually, their not really "splash" shields at all, they were implemented to drop the drag factor to improve average gas milage. It doesn't matter if water splashes up into the engine compartment. Just look at the millions of Fords on the road which never came with these "splash shields". My MKX didn't come with one, glad it doesn't, damn things fall off far too easily. If they fail, just yank it off and keep driving. Probably won't even notice any difference in milage.

According to Ford it can't be done. Currently, there is no way to upgrade your vehicle’s current infotainment system to SYNC® 4, as it is exclusive to newer models like the upcoming 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and 2021 Ford F150. Of course that means war, and several have looked into doing this. No one has yet succeeded. Companies that offer kits to upgrade existing Sync systems, (such as Infotainment), do not offer any upgrades for Sync 3 to Sync 4, for the Edge. They do have a Sync 3 to 4 kit for the F150, but it still uses the 8" screen and you lose some existing functions in doing the "upgrade". ($1200 with navigation.) There's been a lot of discussion about doing the Sync 4 upgrade in the F150 forum, with most being dissatisfied with losing navigation upgrades,, Hotspots and the like. There's a huge amount of changes in relation to the 12" screen vs the 8". {Abandon all hope, all who enter here}

According to Ford, the maximum weight that's allowed on a 2013 Ford Edge roof rails is 100 lbs. (Applies to all years of Edge or MKX.) At least one individual (this forum) have written that they have slept overnight in one of these tents and that they weigh 240 lbs. The 100 lb max weight rating probably takes dynamic wind loading into account (i.e. uplift.)

Put the car in accessory mode, radio will turn on, no CD in radio, press AND HOLD the "eject" button and while holding press and hold the right seek button. Radio will enter the "all around speaker mode". Be ready for the speakers to start blaring out tones. (This will tell you if the radio and amplifier is working.) But in lieu of this, you could try a soft reset. Settings->General->scroll all the way down until you see "Reset". (Make certain you disconnect any USB devices.) This resets the ACM (radio) back to factory defaults and you will lose all of your personal settings. (You will have to pair your phone again.) But it may restore your sound. If this doesn't work, try resitting the Sync system by pulling the Sync fuse. Think it's #32 in your car. (10A.) Keep out for a few minutes. This allows to module to discharge and reset. (Basically it drains the capacity parts.) While you're down there, transversing through the Forbidden Forest of of her nether regions, check fuse #28. It's for the amplifier; only thing on that fuse. (20A.)

Just a FYI, one other item you might take into account when installing aftermarket speakers, is interference with the AnvanceTrac stability control systems. Some guys are not aware of this potential problem. For your reference: In addition, installing any stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the AdvanceTrac with RSC system. Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the tunnel, and the front seats in order to minimize the risk of interfering with the AdvanceTrac with RSC sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

This is the test equipment I use to isolate charging systems (and battery condition.) https://a.co/d/031xwiW8

TED unit on drivers seat bottom failed. (Both passenger units failed last year. They were replaced under the extended warranty and cost $0.) When switch clicked on, nothing happened and leds turn off after a minute. Troubleshooting verified the TED unit failed. Had dealer replace both seat bottom and seat back TED units (when one fails, the other usually follows within a few months.) Seat heats and cools like new now. Only cost ¼ the cost of the car when new. <grunt>

"Factory Authorized Reproduction"