Several items in this old topic that has brought me back to browse and learn.
Bought wife a new 2008 Edge Limited FWD that currently has 208,000 miles on it. Has had early flush and refill TSB done at 70K miles, heater core failed at 105K and was covered by extended warranty Ford offered with the flush and fill. Cooling fan control module and fans were replaced about 150K. I have done regular oil changes averaging 7K mile intervals always using 5-20 Motorcraft Syn Blend and MC filters. Currently it has heater problems and yellow coolant. (Not sure when Ford suggested dark green coolant)
Last week a person at a gas station told my wife he had an identical Orange Limited FWD sitting in his yard his sister parked 1 year ago due to engine problems. Ours having damaged Limited aluminum 20" wheels and some other good parts I looked it over and bought it for cheap. It has 138K miles and water in the oil but otherwise nice condition. (Has build date of 10/07 vs ours 1/08.)
Making a long story short, research on forums has made me aware of the water pump time bomb and making me think PM is a good idea. We are going to keep one or both of them to pull behind our motorhome and local driver for me to keep miles off my new Super Duty. Am going to do Blackstone as suggested earlier on the 208K unit, have used them lots for diesel units over the years.
Looking for comments on engine swap in the lower mileage Edge vs $1300 on water pump / timing chain PM.
P.S. Best repair ever on the 208K mile Edge not mentioned was driver side motor mount. Made it drive like a new one.
