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110k is great. What "preventative" repairs did you do?

Isn't the original downloaded file still on your harddrive?

Had spongy brake pedal since I bought my 2009 MKX. Finally got around to taking it to the dealer. They checked it and found the brake booster was loosing vacuum internally. Had it replaced yesterday. It was under warranty, just cost me the deductible. Much better braking now. Only thing it needs now is an alignment.

Would it be possible to mask it off and use a spray tint?

If I were you, I would try using a shotgun next time. LOL

Anyone?

DRL's are controlled by setting a bit in the controller of the smart junction box (fuse panel on drivers left near floor). I'm only guessing, but possibly the aftermarket HID kit turned on the DRL circuit for some purpose and disconnecting the kit left it energized. Also in some later model cars (according to my Ford garage mechanic) the feature may be user selectable through the Message Center, although I never asked how this was done. (It was not available on my 09). Personally I like this feature but if you don't, it can be easily turned off at you local Ford garage.

They will first check the balance by spinning the tires. If they find one still out of balance they will either remove the weights and start over or add to the existing weights. Some tires are just hard to balance. I had a set put on once and they never could get them to balance property. Had them take them off and went to a more expensive tire. Most tire outlets will balance at 60 mph and sometimes skip over the lower speeds. The should be able to get the tires to balance smooth at all speeds if their good quality. Which tires are they?

Don't know what is in the convenience pkg. It would all depend on the head unit. Does it have a nav display?

New massive recalls on Ford products. 2015 Edge is affected, as well as 2012-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion & Lincoln MKZ's. The 2015 Edge recall concerns failure of the steering system. Also 2014 Edge for faulty fuel pumps. http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/news/ford-recalls-dent-brand-performance-push-article-1.2205593

I still hate the MKX headrests in my 2009 MKX, currently have them turned around, but it looks a bit hokey. Thinking of bending the posts to assume a straighter angle. Before I do that however, I couldn't help but wonder if the ratcheting-type headrests that are used on the newer Lincoln MKX or Ford Edge would fit? Was wondering if anyone who owned a 2013 MKX/Edge with the ratcheting-type of front headrests would mind throwing a tape measure on them and let me know what the approximate distance is between the posts? If you could eyeball the approximate width of the posts, that would be appreciated as well.

Hi SAMIAM, After seeing the picture you posted, I went to Amazon and bought one just like it. Just got it today and it works great. Thanks for posting this. Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/High-Road-Cargo-Net-Black/dp/B0051C5ZFM/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1430247271&sr=1-1&keywords=High+Road+Cargo+Net+%28Black%29

Even through the WD40 worked for me on my old Mercury Sable, it does not appear to be effective for use on an Edge/MKX. However, 2011edgese wrote that he had had excellent luck at fixing this problem by spraying electric contact cleaner (I was able to buy a can at my local Tru Value hardware) and spraying it into the latch at a specific point. As the alternative is very time consuming and expensive, I would think that this would be the preferred way to go. Here's the discussion, the pictures of where to spray are at messages #39. & 40. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/10869-door-ajar-warning-on-at-all-times/page-2?do=findComment&comment=97238

Here are the diagrams for the 09 Edge headlight circuit. Not certain if this is what you were asking for or not. I can get the fog lamps later if that's what you were needing. Headlamp wiring diagram-1.pdfHeadlamp wiring diagram-2.pdfHeadlamp wiring diagram-3.pdfHeadlamp wiring diagram-4.pdfHeadlamp wiring diagram-5.pdf

Hey I hear you. Snowed here (n. Indiana) on Tuesday, ground got white. Hit 25°F last night. Where's global WARMING when you need it?

Hey Norm, did you ever use the Lubegard & did it work? Did you find the drain tube ok?

That's the bulbs I'm running as well. I agree, they throw more than enough light.

My 09 MKX also has water streaks as well. Pain in the a**, but probably common to this model. Like gmfranco88 I avoid lowering my windows after a car wash as well.

I bought the UG OEM (Motorcraft) touch up. Comes in 2, 1/2 ml bottles. 9U2J-19500-LA BASE COAT, 9U2J-19500-MA TOP COAT Bottles contain both brush and roller. (Roller should be better for pin-pointing scratches). Only used it one on a small chip; worked OK, looks very close to original. After it dried, I rubbed with rubbing compound and hardly noticeable. Instructions are wrapped around the bottles.

Most any place that sells tires will offer a road hazard warranty. My personal favorite is Sam's Club. But I've heard that Discount Tire is also good.

Don't know if this is still a factor, years ago when I replaced radios with aftermarket, each radio had to be tweaked to the antenna through the use of an adjustable variable cap (accessed from the rear of the radio usually near the antenna connection). Don't know if the modern HU's can adapt automatically but if not, you could try tuning the radio to the existing antenna by adjusting this cap.

I had a Mercury Sable that had this problem, grease dries out. I fixed it by spraying WD40 into the lock. The WD cuts through the old grease and allows the lock mechanism to function properly. Try spraying some into the lock (open the door and spray from the latch side) and then open and close your door a few times to work the WD40 into the lock. Used to have to do this about once every two or three years to keep it from sticking.

Try resetting the RSS system by putting the transmission in reverse and pressing "reset" to turn system back on (or off).

I've tried several different cell phone holders and finally ended up with this one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JNJPS4W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It clips into the instrument panel vent louvers. In my case, it allows me to position my Galaxy 5 directly under my Escort Passport Max. (This radar detector connects to my cell phone through bluetooth to locate speed traps as much as a 10 miles out; before the radar detector actually can detect a radar signal. Also displays a real time map to show all of the latest police sightings on the map and shows in feet the distance to the hidden speed trap; starting about a mile out. Does this by connecting all Passport detectors together via the cloud. When anyone detector detects a radar signal all of the others are informed on their connected cell phone). One of the biggest problems with the other vent holders I've used is they hold the cell phone OK, but the vent louvers tilt with ever bump and the cell tilts as well. This holder is designed differently. I found that if you use the lower vent louver to attach to and use the bottom frame of the vent for support, the holder is rock-solid and doesn't move at all. Simple to install and remove. You can easily swivel it from vertical to horizontal and change the angle to suit. It's possible to attach the phone with one hand, easier if you use two. Price is $16 (w/free 2-day shipping if you have Amazon Prime).

56 Ford Vicky. Red and white. Used to play bumper tag with it. Burned so much oil I bought in bulk (recycled oil). Ended up painting it by hand (with a brush no less). Brakes failed and ran into another car stopped for alight. Panicked, smashed on the emergency brake and hit the horn. Impact was about 10 mph so not much damage. "Those were the days my friend...".