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Took about 1.5 hours to complete this morning. All the old parts were in really good condition and the only real sign of deterioration was the idler bearing, it had expelled a little lubricant and felt just a little notchy. There's no room to get a socket and breaker bar on the tensioner to retract it for removal and installation of the belt so resorted to two ratchet wrenches seen in one of the photos. No doubt these components were good for another few thousand miles but I cant put a number to it, so given the choice again I'd change them at the same mileage, 103,000 mi.

Try this site to assess the difference https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=265&aspect=40&diameter=21&wheelwidth=9&offset=55&width2=255&aspect2=45&wheel_size=21&wheel_width=9&offset2=55 The 275's would result in a ride height/circumference change that I wouldn't like, but would probably still work. https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=265&aspect=40&diameter=21&wheelwidth=9&offset=55&width2=275&aspect2=45&wheel_size=21&wheel_width=9&offset2=55 https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/edge/2018/

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Mine has been faultless since June 2022.

Thanks @omar302 I decided to go with Motorcraft seeing as the existing components have been trouble free for so many years and miles, although I also have a lot of confidence in Gates. The tensioner in that example uses an external hydraulic damper which I believe will extend the life of the tensioner assembly compared to ours with an internal friction type damper.

In the case of my wife's BMW it was the tensioner doing a jiggle that drew my attention to the need to replace these components, and the reports that when the belt goes on the BMW engine it typically trashes the crank main seal. The failure mode that leads to the tensioner oscillation is a worn or contaminated (oil) friction damper - not a worn spring as many suggest. A previous vehicle of mine used a flat friction disc whereas the BMW use a friction drum - you can see in the attached photo of the old tensioner that I tore apart. The tensioner's bearing felt and sounds rough while the idler felt and sounded smooth.

Thanks - appreciate the practical tips. Just done the same on my wife's BMW X5 and the Ford isn't going to be nearly as awkward. Ordered all Motorcraft from RockAuto.com.

With 103K miles on my Sport I'm looking to replace the serpentine belt kit. I'm leaning towards Motocraft or Gates - anyone know the best place to find a kit or should I just go with buying the three items (belt, tensioner and Idler) on RockAuto.com ? @Haz would you be able to help with more detailed instructions?

You say it "cranks" and then a few lines down "it does not turn over" - those are conflicting comments. Pull the spark plugs and try turning it manually with a wrench on the crank. If the "no crank" started with the new starter, then I'd take a very close look and compare the bendix gear to the old starter. I guess your friend has learnt a life lesson never to buy a used vehicle that doesn't have a good service record.

The one in the link I posted has a "Timeout lock" so that the 3rd brake light behaves as if it doesn't have the flasher module if in traffic where the brake is used repeatedly - mine are set to flash rapidly three times then solid, and will not flash again if the brake is applied for the next 30 seconds.

You could replace the flashing unit with a less offensive higher quality device. Search for YouTube videos for the installation of these flasher units and that will show you how to remove them and restore the wiring to original. This is what I use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN983DCS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

102,091 miles and first rear brake pads replacement and second transmission fluid drain and fill. Previous transmission drain and fill was at 46,175 miles. Drain and filled the transmission and new rear brake pads. I went with Akebono brake pads that have the mechanical wear indicators, which the original pads did not, and if they had they'd have been screaming. I used my Gerber multi-tool to turn the caliper pistons back in (clockwise), but will get a basic tool before the next pad change in 7 years.

What did you use for reading the stored error codes?

Edge Guide any chance this issue could be addressed?

And what 2018 model is that? Please add that to your profile signature - Settings - Ford Edge Forum

Uriah rios why wouldn't you trust the service shop that you took the vehicle to? There's a multitude of potential causes of hydro Lock, fuel, oil or coolant - a blown head gasket would allow coolant to fill the cylinders ......... but there's insufficient information provided for anyone here to make an informed suggestion, however the service shop has the benefit of inspecting the vehicle.

They're recessed so unless you get right below them you might not see them - also possible that Ford made a change with your Model/Year - maybe @Haz can confirm.

This is what I have on my Sport and Mustang, and will be installed on my wife's BMW X5 tomorrow - very happy with these all season tires. Bridgestone Alenza AS ULTRA

If you're looking for a long term fix, then the only option is replacement - see posts above where I indicate that the Dorman brand I installed was far superior to the original factory part.

I wouldn't trust one bought from Amazon. Avoid overfilling the gas tank - first click, stop filling.

Everyone is a "Newbie" since the forum updates this past weekend.

In winter mine will fill up in much less than 2,000 miles - I suspect yours has been overflowing for some time. I get the same emulsion in my 2017 Sport and empty it every second or third tank of gas during the winter months and in the warm climate I'll double that interval. The teflon must have been from the catch can assembly, and there's no way magnetic particles are going to make their way into the catch can.

It took a whole lot longer than it should have, but overnight changes were made and its a whole lot better.

In winter my morning routine, as I start brushing my teeth before putting on my work clothes, I remote open the garage door and remote start the car - looing for the confirmation on the key fob and the visual plus audible on my phone for the garage door. Cannot hear these two steps from within my bathroom.