garyedwardsmith

There doesn't seem to be any known fix for the stinking PTU problem. If you read all the post on the subject, you will see that some people had the seals changed, others had the PTU replace, others like me had the seals and the drive shaft replaced. I think Ford is still in diagnostics mode which means they don't completely understand the whole problem therefore can't provide for a fix. Seems to me they are guessing at the fix by trying a variety of things. Ford needs to state what the problem is and secondly what the fix is. You can read more about this problem at www.smokinedge.com Gary Smith SMOKIN EDGE

If you have a Stinkin PTU Ford Edge story you would like to share with me I will post to my blog. Gary Smith SMOKIN EDGE

Well the first problem is apparently fixed with a new PTU seal which was changed - remains to be seen. However the other problem is attributed to a defective drive shaft that will be fixed under warranty next week. If this is the end of my problems then the blog comes down, otherwise I will continue to report. Gary Smith SMOKIN EDGE

Good advise. Has anyone out there in Ford Edge Forum Land had this problem resolved to their satisfaction? Please I would like to hear from you. Gary Smith SMOKIN EDGE

My anxiety level is running high today. This is my first visit to the dealer and with less than 5,000 km on the odometer, I am hoping this doesn't turn into a on-going PU PTU problem. Today I left my Ford Edge at the Dealer. There were two problems I identified to the mechanic. 1) Smokin Problem - they said if it was red oil leaking then they have a new gasket. If it is brown oil then the gasket is on back order and they don't know when they can get it changed for me. 2) Down Shifting Problem - when the weather is cold from about 80kph (50miles/hr) to about 30kph (20miles/hr) the vehicle is making a loud rumbling noise. I took the Mechanic for a drive and he made me drive and then shift into neutral and see if we heard the noise. Next I turned the vehicle off to see if we could hear the problem at the same speed, He said it could be a bearing in one of the wheels, but doesn't know. (I think it is related to the PTU problems others are having - we will see). For problem 1, this is a simple job and I hope it fixes the smoking problem. Problem #2 is the reason I left the vehicle at the dealer today. The mechanic is going to disconnect the rear wheels and run the front wheels only to see if this identifies the problem. So it looks like I am going to have to wait to see what comes out of the second problem. I am thinking now what a Piece of Shit I paid $40,000 and I would like to talk directly to the Product Manager at Ford and tell him why he should not be proud of this vehicle. Follow my Journal entries at the SMOKIN EDGE

The growing FORD EDGE PU (pee-yew) PTU Problem. I am not confident that they have a long term fix. 3 months after purchasing I am already making plans to dump after warranty is up. Smokin Edge www.smokinedge.com ps - Check out my new blog Smokin Edge to track how things turn out for me on this problem - Coming Soon!

This is what I am experiencing: In addition to the burning smell, I feels like the transmission or transfer case is causing things to slow down between 50 and 30 mph. There is a loud muffled sound that coming from the vehicle at this speed. It concerns the hell out of me since even if they change the seals what damage has been done? I am starting to lose sleep over it now!

I lodged a complaint to Ford Canada on Sunday and got a reply today. They did what I thought they would do - they pushed it back down to the dealer to address. I expressed my disappointment with Ford that at 4,000km I have such a problem, but they never acknowledged that they have a problem with Edge. However, they set up an appointment for me next week with the dealer and told me to expect to leave it there for 2-3 days. Seems like they took my word for it that it was the PTO seal. We'll see if they can fix it? Smokin Edge

My '08 Edge is a few months old and has about 3,500km on it. It smells every time I park it, especially in a closed area like a garage. Obviously this hasn't been fixed from '07 to '08. I called the dealer and he has heard of the problem with Edges with 30k plus on them. They will look at it when I take it in for my first oil change. I will also send a complaint into Ford. I have looked under the vehicle and can't see anything and there is no sign of oil leaks on my garage floor. Can I expect this to get worse? It is kind of embarrassing to explain to people why my brand new vehicle smell so bad. OLD SMOKEY

I got mine (Black New '08 Limited) near Regina, SK for 36K. NORCAN

Why doesn't Ford monitor this Forum and come clean. God knows they need all the help they can get. Gary

I was wondering if anyone has tried out this hood lift kit and is it worth $100. http://cgi.ebay.ca/07-09-Ford-Edge-Hood-Li...%3A1|240%3A1318 It seems like Ford left off a lot of little things that are starting to add up: bumper protector, tie down hooks, hood lift kit, under hood light, etc. Things that were standard on my old 1995 Eddie Bauer Explorer. Did they cut all this stuff out to save weight and money? Gary

I am getting a "Viper 5901 Responder LC3 SuperCode SST 2-Way Security and Remote Start System" installed in my 08 Edge Limited. There is no way I would try and tackle this myself. I have to wait until Jan 7 before I could get it installed. Considering it has been -30C here for the last week I want it now! I am interested if some else has this model installed in an Edge and how it is working for them? http://www.viper.com/P-5702V/Viper+5901+Re...te+Start+System

And I could have bought an Acura RDX.

I just purchased a new 2008 Ford Edge Limited and it has about 1,000 miles on it and I am getting a burning smell. This smell is like a wax like burning smell. No leaks yet. Someone please say it is something else - catalytic converter or something else. You guys have me scared after reading this. Say it ain't so.