DUCKRACER

Screw the safety Nazis I say "First On Race Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

You should get a LOT of money for your 7.3 Those motors are legendary from what I have read. Rumors have it that the 2011 EDGE will have a turbocharged,gasoline direct injection motor as an option.

I agree with 500ho and Computer guy. Synthetic oils reduce friction so much that you won't get proper break-in wear. Personally, I would go to synthetic at 6,000 mi. and then only with a FORD synthetic if there is such a thing. Until my warranty is up I have the Ford dealer do ALL maintenance. Here is why. First, as 500ho said Ford (like most manufacturers) is a stickler on warranty repairs. If you dealer does the repair and maintenance on your vehicle, they have little to argue with. Second, most ford dealers will update the most recent "flashes" to your cars computer and will automatically perform any recalls. NO Jiffy-lube can do that. Lastly, most Ford dealers charge about the same as you local oil change store. I hope this helps.

So, "staff" c'mon please spill the beans. Will the 2011 Edge get the EB 25 or the EB35 or both? About ten bazillion Ford lovers would like to know.

That's a beauty!

In light of the fact that last night I saw that Ford stock was $1.10/share, I doubt they will lower their prices a whole lot.

Good for Georgia!

Nice ride you got there. The FJ looks huge in comparison. Do you live in a state that does not require a lic. plate on the front or are you just breaking the law?

Nice ride Ron. BTW thanks for your service to our country.

Congrats! That is a BEAUTY! Are those aftermarket wheels? Good choice indeed.

Was it a jump UP or DOWN in mileage?

I am considering both, but I just can't belive that the Flex and the Edge get the same mpg. The Flex seems to be much heavier and yet has the same the power train. But the flex size might make towing easier, yet all the Edge owners seem to have no problem towing stuff. I will wait to see what 2010 brings. Hopefully 3.5 EcoBoost!!

Glad your child os OK. If you look under the ford edge & lincoln mkx community under Ford edge and lincoln mkx community ( yes there are two of them), you will see a topic I started called "The Truth About Edge A/C" where you will find many and varied opinions on this critical issue. If you can't find it I think you can click on my username and get to it. Good Luck.

818 and IZZYAZ Thanks for your input. Very encouraging. If you're going to be in the Antelope Valley on the first Sunday in October, come up to Willow Springs Raceway around 9:30 am and watch me race....for 3rd place;-) My bike # is 921.

OK. That rules out that source.

Could it be that the ones that don't have problems with the air TEMPRATURE (as opposed to air VOLUME) have the towing package which gives you more powerful radiator fans?????

Have you looked into an aftermarket break upgrade? BTW I know what you mean about being on a track. I club race my Ducati motorcycle at Willow Springs. I will never forget my first time on a track. No cops, no guard rails, no old ladies turning left in fron of me, no oncoming traffic... pure heaven.

Maybe it's not settled that the EDGE A/C is OK. It's almost as if some work great and some are crap. I hope Ford addresses this inconsistency in QC...... Maybe there is a connection somewhere that Ford has missed or ignored.

Yeah, I might try that. In a few weeks, my wife is going to get a test drive in a 2009 V6 Escape and I might just get them to let me try the A/C while we are there. I would still like to know if Ford has actually done anything to help the situation since the '07 models.

I am really interested in the Edge. If I buy one, it will be a 2010MY. Hopefully it will have availabel the 3.5 EB motor. What concerns me is that in this forum and other forums there are always complaints about the cold and voulme put out by the Edge A/C. This is CRITICAL to me because I live in SoCal. Does any one who works at FOMOCO or otherwise, know what, if anythig, has been done about this in the new Edge?????

That is one train of thought. However with the direct injection metering precise amounts into each cylinder, combined with the variable valve timing and the high cylinder pressure assuring complete combustion it might be at least the same. Add to that the old adage of a more powerful engine getting better mileage because it is not workig as hard and, all things considered, it might at least get the same mileage. It will be interesting to find out when the 2010 models come out. My fear is that they might not offer the 3.5 EB and just go with the 2.0 EB that gets about the same power as the NA 3.5.

You are wise and must know a little about roadracing. Yes, in the trailer will also go the generator (90lbs), tire warmers (7lbs), full gas can (35lbs), E-Z UP (50 lbs), front and rear race stands (20lbs) and two tool boxes (40lbs). In the tow vehicle will go the lap-time transponder, helmet, leathers, gloves, boots, suite case and ice chest, dog food, water bowl, Wife and Sheltie. If I can find a trailer that weighs about 1,000lbs, I think I can come in under 3,500lb., right?

It is called EcoBoost now and it seems it will be available in 2010

I dunno. I am sure that just a few days ago in BOF I saw some sales numbers for 2007-2008 that showed the Edge doing really well. In fact, I think I remember it being one of the few FOMOCO products that increased in sales.

This thread makes me wonder if the 3.5 EcoBoost will get any better mileage. Any thoughts????