WilkiST

Hi guys! Hello, I would like to share my observations about the anti-corrosion protection of our Ford Edge cars. Or more precisely - about the factory lack of this protection. My ST just turned 4 years old. The car is very nice, I like it, there will be no newer generations, Ford doesn't give a damn about cool projects, because what's more important to them is 'diversity BS' and battery-powered Mustangs (hahahah). So, when my ST was 3 years and 9 months old, I decided to give it a proper chassis maintenance. At the beginning, it was supposed to be a thorough cleaning and basic protection (wax for closed profiles, polyutherane for visible surfaces). After washing and drying the chassis and dismantling the covers, it turned out that the Ford Motor Company had practically neglected the topic of anti-corrosion protection! This is a scandal. The joints of the sheet metal elements of the bodywork are not protected against the ingress of water and oxygen - a real invitation to corrosion! There could only be one decision: dismantling the covers, covers, rear suspension, drive, diff, shaft, exhaust, tank. Then comprehensive sandblasting of the entire chassis, application of polyurethane primer, mastic to protect the joints of sheet metal, and then rubber on the chassis and in the wheel arches. Top with hot injected waxes. At the same time, the elements of the rear suspension and the tow hook were sandblasted (rubber elements, threads, etc. protected) and covered with a special varnish. Top it all with a layer of wax. The car was in the service center for 2 months (I wasn't in a hurry). The effect is fantastic and I'm glad I decided to protect this nice car. My main message here is: shame! Shame on FoMoCo for such a scandalous approach to such an important topic as anti-corrosion protection. I can't call it anything other than intentional aging of the product. Take care of your lovely STs! I'd like to share with you a video report i was given from the guys that were doing all this work. It's in Polish - pls, use YT auto translation - it's working quite nicely. Cheers.

Story continues: analyzing wiring schematics from @Haz and comparing with Service Manual i have - built based on my Edge ST VIN. Steps to be followed as per my understanding: 1. Install light switch module ( HEADLAMP SWITCH) with one that has rear fog switch button. Already done. 2. check if wire (CLF57) connecting HEADLAMP SWITCH module, pin 2 (REAR FOG) is in place and go to BCM pin 8 (REAR FOG). What if there is no wire? To run a wire is not a problem from HEADLAMP SWITCH side. But how about BCM side? My VIN based Service Manual says BCM C2280G connector pin 8 is "not used". If there is no metal contact there then what? If it is only about putting metal pins in the connector (harness side) and crimp a wire then the question is - where to get suitable pin from? If BCM side pin is missing then... Don't tell me i have to take the whole BCM out of the car, open it and solder/whatever new connection inside:) Then another question to you guys - how the heck to take it out? Or even how to have some access to BCM? I saw BCM during installation of HEADLAMP SWITCH - it is so deep under the dash and there is zero room for hands not mentioning any manipulation around connectors! 3. Check if there is wire (SBB67) going from BATTERY JUNCTION BOX connector C1035A, pin 6, to BCM connector C2280B, pin 21: By looking at the wiring schematic it looks like this wire (SBB67) is specific for REAR FOG lamps - is it truth? But then 50 Amps fuse?! Or maybe this schematic is simplified and inside BCM this wire powers more things? At least I'm bit positive here and my VIN based Service Manual shows C2280B bin is occupied: 4. Check is there is, if not, run new wire from BCM connector C2280F, pin 25, all the way to the back of the car to connector C438 (if exist...) and to DIY lamps - do it yourself as i haven't found OEM lamps that fit in place of original reflectors in my bumper (USA ST, 2022):( Then the other wire (negative) to some ground point in the back. And here again, my VIN based Service Manual shows BCM connector C2280F, pin 25 is not used: ...so the same question on how to install it:/ 5. Adapting the whole system to make it work - will it work straight away after the connections are made or some adaptation/programming is necessary? ForScan - how, what modules, etc - but for the moment i need to win points 1-4... When i get back home i'll try to find some time and do detailed checks and make how-to story for anyone interested to follow the same path. Please put some light on the topics highlighted above. Those missing wires and empty slots in BCM worries me the most. Thanks!

bloody internet... Possible to put them here as a photos, not links to external websites?

@IWRBB - sorry mate for not answering! I have no notifications. So those pictures/info come from factory service manual i bought when i bought my car. Manual has been built based on my car's VIN. However i found more versions are covered (including 2.0 liter engine and 8F35 tranny). Yes, you're right - essential if you want to do anything around your car.

@Jetboy47 - could you share code address in ForScan you used to disable that bloody start-stop BS? I have ST 2022 and looking to get rid of SS as hell. No, i'm not going to use "elimintaor". Partially because importing it to europe will add even more $ to already ever priced gadget IMHO. Thanks!

Do I need this module? I'm using my ST in europe and i don't give a siht about all those Ford-Touch (whatever they call it) services, apps, etc.

@boostededge - are your photos still available or the links are dead? I can't see the photos. Could you consider updating your post? I have 2022 ST and I'd love to check PTU on mine this summer. Time for full fluid service in my ST:) Thanks!

I've found the following locally: KT4Z-15A-449-A The question now is the difference between KT4Z-15A-449-A and KT4Z-15A-449-B. I know 448 is for the passenger side, 449 is for driver side. But i'm not sure about the last letter - A or B. It seems version with "A" is hard to find and 99% of searches give part numbers with "B" at the end. Visually, on the photos, both looks the same.

Hi guys, i swapped from trusty Ford S-Max 2.5T (inline 5) manual transmission to 2022 Edge ST. I'm living in hilly areas and most of the time is was using my engine for braking while crusing down the hills. Noe, on Edge ST with AT i can't find the way to use engine for braking. If I use paddles to manually shift down for higher revs i still can not feel braking. Maybe a little, but nothing close to my previous MT car. Will wear brake pads and rotors within months:/

Headlamp switch is installed already though i haven't run the wires yet. When i saw the location of BCM... WTF? How to get there?! Anyway, the headlight switch I got from Aliexpress, this offer: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005880630914.html and looks just fine - all the functions work properly but the one for rear fog lights due to no time to run wires. @Wubster100 - I thought this indication will come on it the digital form - icon on the LCD. I'm away from home so can't check it.

I know the thread is oldish but for others wondering how to get the AT out of the "manual mode" - press and hold the right hand side paddle (keep some 2-3 seconds) and it will blink on the dash and switch back to full auto. This is what i can see in my 2022 ST. Cheers!

I think i'll take that risk and order one to check. If i buy from Poland i can send it back easily if not ok. Will post.

Than you guys for reference. I'll change the left one as in my country rear fog lamp must be at driver's side.

I got reply from this shop: https://www.fordoriginalparts.pl/product-pol-14418-SWIATLO-PRZECIWMGIELNE-LEWE-TYL-EDGE-18-EU-_-2270321-_-KK7B-15K273-AB-_-KK7Z-15200-D.html?query_id=1 They said it will not fit 2022 ST:( And aliexpress offer is the same part number.

@Haz - MANY THANKS for explaining it in detail! The only this which is now making me uncertain is the fact that i don't have Euro-spec car. What does "AP" mean under "regional identifier"? And is ST-line share the same part number with ST? Do you still have a tool to check engineering part and service part based on VIN? Could you please check this one for me? 2FMPK4AP7NBA24289. That would be the ultimate confirmation. Thank you, Wilki