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Ok, was back in yesterday and brought it up with the service assistant. Apparently its now called "gold". Not yellow, not light green, ... "gold". Only coolant Ford is going to recommend for ALL cars. Supposedly compatible with ALL existing Ford coolants. Mentioned that Ford used to have a gold years ago and he acknowledged and said "this is the new gold". (Whatever).

Pull the door panel off and check for a clamp missing or window glass bolt loose. Here's a YouTube video which may help. https://youtu.be/MP6dedg-zXU

Broken chord in one of the front tires.

Beautiful car! Welcome to the forum. Lots of information and knowledge here.

HI Eric. Welcome. Tell all of us about your Edge or MKX.

It was discussed here last year. See if this helps:

I just ran across your post and was surprised that no one responded. Those aftermarket fan assemblies are junk. Did you change over to a Motorcraft unit? As for the cycling, I would guess that the A/C compressor thermal protection switch was interrupting compressor operation when the fan unit failed and the compressor housing exceeds temperature limits. (It was doing its job).

My 09 MKX is in the shop today for several items, one being a flush and change of coolant. My 2009 came with orange and they are switching me over to the new light green coolant. In-fact, they said that they are switching all Ford/Lincolns over to the new coolant when a flush is due. They told me they don't even have any of the old stuff on hand any more. Asked what happens if someone needs topping off before the change and they said the new light green (it actually looks kinda yellow) is compatible ALL old coolants. They just use that.

Ever get this fixed? Was it the Smart Junction Box?

Hey Auggie, what did you finally find out the problem to be? Was it the Headlght Cotrol Module causing the delay?

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh ..................... yeaaaaaaa. You been smoking banana peals, nikkinemo95? lol

Chuckle, that's what I was getting at. 3g and 4G on the same towers. That's the expensive part. Besides, they don't really own the towers nor the fiber optic cables anyway. So cutting out the 3G drops rental fees. But, why in the hell did Ford spec 3G for this? It was already slated for termination when it was issued. Probably had a two to three year lead time, but it would have been simple to spec 4G into the equation in the design phase. After all, 4G was introduced in 2010, and when did the first smart access car appear? Years after that. Speaking of flip phones ... I actually have a friend, who's cheaper then me, (ahem) and still uses a 1978 Simplicity lawn tractor (two of them actually, one for parts) who still uses a Motorola flip phone. Says he likes the simplicity (sic) of just making phone calls. Anyway, I think their missing a cash cow by not offering an upgrade. Dealer could change it out in 1 hour (probably less). Out of curiosity I checked with Verizon and they are still offering 3G. Was slated to turn off last December, thought it had, but they extended to this December. (Probably to match the other carriers).

I reread the ford lit and I believe you're correct. It is a 3G modem, that works in 4G areas. (I read another page where it mislead to believe that it was compatible with both networks). Ridiculous that they went with old technology (3G was supposed to be disconcontinued at the end of last year and it was known for shut down four years ago).

Can't advise as to your 2019, but on my 2009 MKX, the ambient lighting circuit is wired into an existing connector installed in the consul. This circuit runs on the accessory delay. (I'm uncertain as to what else is plugged into this connector). From the looks of the service manual, I'm guessing that the connector is factory to allow the dealer to simply plug is module and switch. If there is not factory connector on your 19, I believe you could tap into the drink holder lighting circuit to gain power. (The ambient lighting module is on whenever the car is running and not tied directly into the lighting circuit).

This was a dealer option and the remoter start has a separate remote. Talk to your dealer about buying one and programming the device.

Try running a diagnostic test. Press and hold the power and defrost buttons - or power and auto buttons - (depending on your options) for two seconds and then within a second or two, the power button again. Often thats all it takes to get everything working again.

Thoughts. ... You're going to take a $2500 hit if you fix it or sell it (by dropping the price 2.5k). If you still like the car, its cheaper than buying a new one. (This is when those pesky extended warranties come in handy). ? I had something simular on the Sable I owned (only the compressor didn't fail, something kicked it to shut it all down when the gas and oil leaked out). Even though it was old. I just bit the bullet and fixed it. (Loved the Sable, most comfortable seats I've ever had in a car. Great car, body/frame rusted out from under it.)

When your looking in the engine compartment, look on the cowling and you'll see the PCM (has three large wiring harnesses connected to it). Reach UNDER the cowling, (under the PCM) and you will feel a felt-like pad covering the bottom of the cowling. That's where the air intake is located (air drawn in through this pad. (I think). Because the back of the PCM is installed in this duct, I think they are using the intake airstream to cool the PCM and then its drawn into the hvac cowling through a rectangular hole in the dashboard (or more properly, firewall inasmuch as the dashboard is actually the steel part angled up at a 45° angle where your feet go). If you getting mice in the blower motor, they are inside your engine compartment. Probably chewed a hole in the intake pad. Check ALL of your engine wiring as they love to chew on pvc insulation.

Lighting has a separate warranty. (As does glass). When I was buying my latest PremiumCARE extended warranty, the finance manager was reading all of the other warranties Ford offered and was shaking his head not to take. (Smile).

Add transmission cooler. On my 09 the tranny fluid is routed to the bottom of the radiator. Also keep in mind that the frontal area of the trailer is limited to 20 sq.ft. without tbe towing pkg. (Goes up to 30 sq.ft. with pkg).

Probably needs an ABS bleed. Dealer can do it with diagnostic tool. (Most likely a valve stuck open in the ABS module). Happened to me a few years ago. Was in for an oil change. Told dealer I had a soft pedal and went to floor. After I got the car back an hour or so later, had a firm pedal. Said they bled something. Posted here and response was they bled the ABS valve. Never charged me. No problems since.

I thought this system worked with BOTH 3G AND 4G networks!!!! At least that's what they advertised. It's only the 3G networks that are being turned off. Most everyone is currently on 4G anyways at this point (how many flip phones have you seen in use lately)? Don't see what the problem is, as the modem in the car works with both networks. (?)

4th year + going on five on this Motorcraft battery. I typically get 6 to 7 years on them. IMO they are one of the best on the market. (I used them in all of my cars, Ford or not). Two years means something is wrong. Have you ever checked your charging system? Belts?

Re: Is it obvious if the fan assembly isn't working properly or cycling correctly, or would I need a code scanner? Turn the ac on. Both fans should be running continuously. If not, you need a new assy. (Buy ONLY Motorcraft).

https://help.ford.com/the-system-says-i-am-up-to-date-but-i-know-i-have-a-sync-update/ You must have P.O.'ed the Ford Gods.