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  1. I've been looking at this. I have a 2015 Ford Edge Titanium 3.5L NA-V6 AWD, with a build date of 18th July 2015. The Dorman website says that this part is good on the Lincoln MKX (which I accept as mechanically identical) up to a production date of 05 July 2015. So it seems like it's applicable to the first generation cars but, for some reason, doesn't fit the second generation cars. I'm not sure if they're just being cautious with the website or if there's a fundamental difference between this unit on a 3.5L NA-V6 AWD car from Gen 1 (e.g. 2014) to Gen 2 (e.g. 2015-2018). Any thoughts? All the best, Andrew.
  2. Thanks Sage. I've got a 2015 Titanium with the V6 and AWD. Which front strut tower support brace did you opt for? All the best, Andrew.
  3. If using a much stiffer sway bar setup with stock springs, would this result in increased comfort in the ride? I'm currently getting a little motion sick on interstates when crosswind or turbulent air from trucks gives me a bit of sway. All the best, Andrew.
  4. Unfortunately, none of these bulbs are compatible. I tried the GTR i-LED and the GTR Lighting Carbide series myself but had to return both items as incompatible with the 2015-2018 Edge. The GTR Lighting Armor series was tried by another of Headlight Revolution's Edge-owning customers (anyone here?) and also proved incompatible. The issue is that in the Edge the front turn indicator socket is a 7440 with a single live contact and two earth contacts. It lacks a second live contact to make either switchbacks or LEDs with two circuits of bulbs work. The Edge controls the sidelight/indication by varying the voltage and running it through a single filament bulb rather than flipping between two functional circuits. Unfortunately, Headlight Revolution reports that they do not have an LED sidelight/indicator bulb compatible with the 2015-2018 Edge. All the best, Andrew.
  5. I'm eyeing up these switchback front indicator lights: GTR Lighting Carbide Series 2.0 7440/7443 LED Bulbs | HR GTR.LED590 (headlightrevolution.com) From the blurb on the seller's website, it looks like it doesn't require resistors as they're built into the bulb. Unless I'm missing something, it should be plug and play. Has anyone tried these or similar? Alternatively, here's another option that seems to require a resistor: GTR Lighting Armor Series 7440/7443 LED Bulbs | HR GTR.LED290 (headlightrevolution.com) And here's what might be the brightest possible option, which can come with in-line plug and play resistors: The Brightest 7443 LED Turn Signal Bulbs On the Planet | GTR i-LED | HR (headlightrevolution.com) Not sure what route I want to go, but I'm leaning towards the one that's a simple plug-and-play bulb in the stock housing. Any recommendations? All the best, Andrew.
  6. I wanted to give another parts manufacturer a try to see if it was more durable. It was a failed experiment. As it turns out, Moog doesn't make a part for the 2nd generation car and other manufacturers were pretty unsure on the numbers of splines used between 1st and 2nd generation cars. I ended up getting my mechanic (a Motorcraft dealer) to just get me Motorcraft parts. All the best, Andrew.
  7. As it turns out, the Moog wheel hubs are supposed to be interchangeable between fronts and rears on the AWD models, however these particular hubs have the wrong number of splines for a 2015-2018 (second generation) car. The 2015 model year they fit are for the first generation Edge, the last of which were rolled out in early 2015. If you've got a 2015 year second generation car, it seems safer to input the year as 2016 on all the parts websites to ensure you get the correct component. All the best, Andrew.
  8. Thanks so much, that's a terrific write-up and I appreciate your installation advice! ? All the best, Andrew.
  9. Hey Mr. McCracken, Did you go ahead and fit those VLEDs? If so, how'd it go? ? You're now my Ford Edge Guru, so I'm following the stuff you're doing with great interest. ? All the best, Andrew.
  10. That is disappointing. I was considering ordering today same lines, given the open unaddressed recall on the brake lines from Ford. Were there any other alternatives you considered? All the best, Andrew.
  11. On MOOG parts... For a 2015 Edge (3.5 AWD), is the MOOG rear hub/bearing assembly the exact same part as the front hub/bearing assembly? I'm planning on replacing all 4 wheel bearings on mine as I do a suspension refresh, but I can't seem to find any complete assemblies that specify that they're for the front. For example, here's the rear assembly: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-513275/applications/year/2015/make/ford/model/edge/drivetrain/awd But the SummitRacing website indicates that they're for the rear only and recommends press-in bearings for the front. I'd rather just replace the front hubs instead to save messing around with presses. I'd appreciate any advice you may have. All the best, Andrew.
  12. For a 2015 Edge (3.5 AWD), is the rear hub/bearing assembly the exact same part as the front? I'm planning on replacing all 4 wheel bearings on mine as I do a suspension refresh, but I can't seem to find any complete assemblies that specify that they're for the front. For example, here are some rear assemblies: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-513275/applications/year/2015/make/ford/model/edge/drivetrain/awd https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tmk-ha590261/applications/drivetrain/awd Are the fronts and rears interchangeable on an AWD model? I'd appreciate any advice anyone has. All the best, Andrew.
  13. My Edge is a 2015 and I think this is the original battery, so 5 years old. I'm doing a lot of VERY short journeys in it and I think that's what knackered it. My negative terminal is completely corroded now, so it seems to have suffered a failure in that regard. I measured the space and although the NSB-AGM24F (10.87L x 6.77W x 8.86H) will fit in the space, I don't think I'll be able to put the terminal connectors on and off (or get jumper cables onto it) while it's in place if I ever need to. I think I'm going to give myself the extra bit of headroom by getting the NSB-AGM48 (10.91L x 6.87W x 7.42H) like you did. You've had a good experience with it and that's confidence-inspiring, so I'm off to go buy one today. Thanks so much for your help, I really appreciate it! All the best, Andrew.
  14. I hope you don't mind me asking these questions on your modification thread - I really do appreciate your help. I've had a look at the bracket you were talking about and think I might be able to squeeze the NSB-AGM24F (more reserve capacity than the NSB-AGM48) in there: https://www.northstarbattery.com/product/nsb-agm24f https://www.amazon.com/NORTHSTAR-Automotive-Group-Battery-NSB-AGM24F/dp/B01GQSBJD6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=NSB-AGM24F&qid=1598737031&s=automotive&sr=1-1 It's marginally narrower and marginally shorter than the one you got to fit, it's just 1.33 inches taller. What do you think? All the best, Andrew.
  15. Thanks very much! I really appreciate your help. I'll look for similar holes and probably get the same battery you did. ? All the best, Andrew.
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