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Please summarize any problems you're having with the forum here.

 

So far I have:

 

Original Poster tag not working (not sure this has ever worked on this forum)

 

Rest assured, the "Thread Starter" label/tag was working, which is handy when navigating long multi page threads - its a feature on every other forum that I frequent.

Downloading PDF's still not working.

http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/8724-sparkplug-replacement-job-info-with-photos/?p=188266

MKX plug replacement - single file version

Looks like the forum is still screwed up !!!!

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But if you have directional tyres, you can only swap front to back, not from one side to the other x pattern or otherwise.

Do you have directional tires on your Edge?

 

Thanks you, Yes we had a accident in May and picked up the car at the end of June. Didn't notice any problems till last week when the beeper sounded when backing up. I found a photo I took at the shop, going to call them.

The first thing that came to mind when I saw the photos was that it was very bad amateur install of some cheap third party sensors.

If your insurance covers OEM parts, then make sure that's what the body shop used - it doesn't look like they did.

Just went to look at my 2017 rear sensors and they don't have the protruding rings.

You are comical. Wrong oil weight would not cause that sort of an issue in 9,000 miles. I've been around engines long enough to know that. There is no way. I mean, seriously. If you were in my shoes, you'd feel a similar way. Because you aren't there, don't defend it. Your pontificating on behalf of Ford is ridiculous. Ford has an issue with the 2.7 Eco motor; it's a well known issue across the F150 and Fusion forums. This isn't a "one off" issue. There is no way poor treatment on the part of the prior owner contributed to the issue. Ford had an issue, as outlined in the TSB's, that led to this issue. It's as simple as that. You're making more out of it than is there.

 

I will not argue with you on a forum. It's ridiculous. Enough...

 

Shumax

Wonder why these failures don't appear to plague the Edge.

Just curious to know if the 2.7 has an EGR valve and if any of you have defeated it.

A previous vehicle I owned had this, and it would foul the intake and throttle body.

I use a Fumoto Drain Valve. Open it up, let the oil drain, then close it up. Never had a problem. Used them on my previous Explorers and now my Edge.

Judging from the below, you're not using that Furmoto on a 2.7L Edge.

www.fumotooildrainvalve.com

 

I ran a make/model/year check and it looks like they do have one for the 2.7.

All they show for the 2.7 is valves with 12mm-1.75 Threads, so they're not actually for the 2.7

https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/?target=model_product&modelId=567599

I use a Fumoto Drain Valve. Open it up, let the oil drain, then close it up. Never had a problem. Used them on my previous Explorers and now my Edge.

Where did you pick this up from?

I'm also keen to hear this, as I didn't know or expect that they have one for the 2.7L

2009 uses the old type regular drain plug.

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-drain-plug-9l8z6730a

 

The gasket for the plug also comes seperately:

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-drain-plug-gasket-f75z6734aa

That's what I guessed, but wasn't sure, and in that case it's not really what this thread is about, i.e. the longevity of the plastic drain plug and its O-ring.

2009, 220,000 miles, drain plug has never been replaced.

Do you have a plastic plug on your 2009 ?

 

Yes. Plastic. Link to part.

Id didn't word that too well (now edited) - I meant to ask if his 2009 has the plastic drain plug.

I've never replaced a crush washer or gasket on any car I've owned, I do all service myself. Never had an issue.

How many oil changes have you done with the plastic piug and O-ring ?

2009, 220,000 miles, drain plug has never been replaced.

Do you have a plastic plug on your 2009 ?

I've got 31K miles on it and done six oil changes, most by myself, and have no issues with the original plastic drain plug and its O-ring.

I have a new one on hand just in case I find the need to replace it at one of the oil changes in the future.

Battery is relatively new, it was changed about 2 years ago if that. My brother-in-law gave it a boost before I took it to the shop, once there when I turned off the vehicle it didn't start again. I'll call the shop and recommend having the battery load tested.

Ask a place like AutoZone to do a load test on the battery - if the battery passes have them check the charging system, and do the same if the battery is replaced.

Hi folks, I need a carfax repot on an edge Iam looking at vin 2FMDK49CX7BA59061.

Thanks

Javsam

$40 on CarFax

When I recently purchased a 2015 vehicle privately the seller paid for the CarFax report.

BTW, most of its impeccable service history done by one particular dealership, was not reported to CarFax - he got copies of each service from this dealership.

lets see how the oil pan seal holds up lol

I expected a "Long Block" to ship with the pan.

Hopefully with them having good access they can do a through prep job and seal it.

Try clear packing tape on the area where it contacts the paint.

 

This facebook group:

Ford Edge Sport - Got Boost?

Thanks - don't feel like signing up, so will rely on info offered here.

 

I will make a write-up that includes fronts and backs. I may even mount the other one differently as well and show that. But here is the rub, I thought I bought the same ones as a guy on the FB group, but he said his holes lined up!. Mine did not, I will even post those pics as well. So your mileage may very based on what you get!

 

It is still on my list to add to the H&R Spring install write-up. I'll even add my after install alignment data. (I'll mention that I did drop the complete rear subframe all at once, however it seems I as the only one to do that). I'll also add all the torque specs, those are always handy to have.

What FB group is that?

Edit: Found the FB group, but not the mud flaps post.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/133329400768721/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/FordEdge/

Installed my Chinese mud flaps today and I'm surprised to say that they fit very well! Much better than the OEM ones I had on the front before. I like that they are 3D molded and not just flat rally style flaps. I think they look great. Both front and rear match the body profile about as good as could be, no mismatch or gaps at all. I did have to drill one hole in the rear one because the middle hole location was off a bit, but only on one side which was weird. Also, the lower inner portion of the rears doesn't match quite right, but once installed you can't really notice. I'd recommend them though, especially since this is the best option I've been able to find. For the fronts I used the existing plastic push rivets, but they are the slightly longer ones that came with the OEM flaps, so it's probably a good idea to get some longer 1/4" diameter rivets to account for the thickness of the flaps. For the rears I used the small fender liner screws that are already there. I'm not sure if my flaps are different than NoDTMF's, but my install seems to have gone much smoother, took about an hour. I also did it without removing the wheels so that helped. I can take some more pictures if anyone wants to see, just let me know. I can also post a step by step how-to if anyone wants. (sorry my phone rotates the pics 90 degrees, will fix later)

PS, the eBay seller's name was frederic1313 and he kept me up to date with the shipment via email, took about 3 weeks I think.

That's the same eBay seller that NoDTMF posted.

Did the holes line up?

I would like to see more photos showing the mounting.

When installing the Ford front mud flaps I had to drill one hole on each side, but the plastic rivets are all through existing holes in the mud flaps.

@omar302

Thanks for the additional info - what is your backrest cooling performance now, ...... same as the seat bottom?

Nice find.

They look better than the Ford front set that I currently have installed, which does not match the Sport trim profile, even though Ford list it as a Sport part.

https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/22129-mud-flap-splash-guard-oem-or-3rd-party/

Here's a good deal on a good quality oil.

Mobil 1 5W-30 Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 qt. $25.47

Less $12 Mobil rebate.

Limit 2 rebates per household.

Myself and many others have also had umpteen miles and plenty years of trouble free motoring attributed to the choice of oil, whether it be Mobil, Valvoline, ...............etc.