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I will probably buy a Ford Edge with 2.7 within the next 12 months. I do wish Ford would use the new combination direct and port injection dual system they are using on the F150 in 2019, on the Edge (and Fusion) as well. I will install some form of catch can if/when I buy direct injection forced induction engine vehicle. The other option I am looking at is a Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 V8 Hemi. I tow 4 wheels down behind a motorhome and also need a auto tranny due to ankle injury, so my options are somewhat limited. Right now the Edge (and maybe Fusion) look pretty good other than the direct injection carbon buildup issues.

Interesting….. https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2142.0

Good diagram of PCV system: http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/197

Thanks for the 2 replies on clean and dirty side PCV. I did a internet search on it and now understand. https://www.bing.com/search?q=pcv%20clean%20side%20dirty%20side&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=pcv%20clean%20side%20dirty%20&sc=0-21&sk=&cvid=C29E7FB37AD543C7AE30D3FF20DA8F70

I'm wondering why the passenger side releases more vapors than the driver side. Any comments on it?

I'm a newbie and still reading and researching. I "almost" decided against the Edge 2.7 Ecoboost due to all the warnings about direct injection with forced induction causing issues with carbon buildup and coking of the intake valves. Many articles and YouTube videos discuss it. Digging deeper I learned what most of you probably already know. Ford has added port injection in combination with direct injection. This should keep the intake valves from developing carbon deposits as now the backs of the intake valves get "washed". Top tier fuels and high end fuel injection cleaners can assist. After I found this info: "2018 2.7 - A new exhaust-gas-recirculation system, the addition of a port and direct fuel-injection system" I am no longer concerned. EGR changes are also at "least" a partial fix. It is my understanding that EGR is more the cause of carbon buildup than the PCV valves (so catch cans may not be necessary)? My choices were narrowed down to a Grand Cherokee limited model with 5.7 Hemi, and the Ford Edge ST. I tow 4 wheels down behind a motorhome. Both are towable and both have decent performance. With the carbon fouling issue now resolved, the Edge is winning out over the Grand Cherokee.

The 2018 Ford Edge sport with 2.7 was towable 4 wheels down (behind my motorhome). Is the 2019 ST still towable 4 wheels down? Can someone with an ST check your owners manual and let me know? Thanks!!