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Off topic, but my favorite thing that I got for this truck to replace the airbag warning stickers...lol Just happened to run across it while I was looking up the old pics of this

I love that style of wheels. Very simple and look good. However, I don't think they look all that great in large diameters (like 22"), look better with a "bit" of meat around them. I'd look in the 18-19 inch diameters but of course it's all up to you. I had a set of salvage yard 17" Mustang Bullit wheels (similar style) on my '03 Ranger that I sold (and still regret it) and they looked killer on it. You can also get the centers powder coated to match your vehicle color while leaving the polished aluminum outer ring and that looks good too. I got that done after this pic was taken. The beige color actually looked great on them. Heres a pic of my Ranger..IIRC, the tire size on it was 255/55/17. It nearly perfectly matched the OEM diameter of the tires that came on the truck (so my gearing and speedo wasn't off) and filled in the wheelwells of my mild 3/3 lowering. Not exactly what you are looking for but should show you what the style looks like on a regular Ford vehicle..

We have a 2007 MKX that originally came with a stock CD6 head unit. As many of you know, I have since swapped in a factory MKX Nav head unit, and replaced all the factory speakers (6x8s and front tweeters) with better Infinity Kappa units. Sound is good (a little better than stock) but the speakers can handle alot more power to sound even better so I am considering getting a 4-channel amplifier. I have located a harness kit from PAC Audio (the same company that supplied me with the IPhone/Sirius integration) that requires no cutting or splicing of the factory wires to add such an amplifier. I'm not going to get crazy and install all new speaker wires to the 4 door speakers since I would only be adding 50Wx4 or so. Just wondering if anyone has done this yet on their Edge or MKX. I obviously want to keep the factory Ford NAV unit so no, I don't want to replace the head unit....I know that will get mentioned...haha. Also, not interested in an aftermarket subwoofer or a Stealth box type sub (way too much money). If so, I have a few questions: Seems like there is plenty of space under and behind the center console (under the dash area) to hide the amp. That big void seems like it would not cause any heat related issues with the amplifier. I haven't had a chance to search yet but I'm sure that will answer this question. Where can I get the power for the amp from? Is there any other fused 12V power source around that I could safely use besides running an ugly wire directly to the battery? Anybody who is experienced in this...what is a middle of the road reasonably priced suggestion for a mild 4 channel amp? Not looking to spend thousands but a reliable, decent one. Thanks for the help!

You will most likely need to get the head unit re-programmed for your specific vehicle. The wiring harness is the same for all but it may not be recognizing the signal from the AUX jack. If you look through my topics, I have a very lengthy trial & error install of a NAV unit into our MKX which just had the regualr 6CD/AM/FM unit in it originally.

Glad I looked this up. Just spent most of the day yesterday cleaning, claying, and waxing our MKX and while we were out at folks today I was trying to unload the boxer (dog) out of the rear. I always lift her in and out to reduce any chances but I forgot to block her as the gate was going up, she jumped out, and put a scratch on our bumper. I got most of it out, but I can still see it. I may look into this Toyota/Scion part.

' I'm not sure if the Escape radio is 100% compatible with the Edge as far as pin-outs and harnesses but I'm sure you did your homework before you purchased. As for the Mazda logo, it more than likely came from a Mazda Tribute which is a near exact twin to the Ford Escape. I was not aware they offered a Tribute Hybrid but then again I am not sure. Sorry I can't be of more help but some internet searching should fill you in. As for the reprogramming, check in my topics. I went through a learning experience putting a factory MKX nav unit in our MKX that wasn't originally equipped with one. Has worked fine for several months now, no problems at all. I did end up having to send it off to get reprogrammed for our specific vehicle.

I've had mine out before, it's kind of scary the first time you do it because it feels like they are going to break but as Lex mentioned, once you do it it's fairly easy.

I would suggest using a clay bar on these parts just the same as you would with the painted surfaces. Also keeping a good coat of wax on these parts helps to keep them clean and free of spots that cant be simply washed off. When I clay & wax ours I do all the smooth rubber trim like around the windows, windshield seal, etc. It keeps them blacker and looking good. The wax is easy to get off of these areas since they are smooth. Just dont get any on the textured plastic (like the lower rockers, mirror plastic, etc) because its very hard to remove and makes a mess.

Thats a good idea. I'll have to look into that also.

Heres an MKX with the Midnight Edition package that has 22s kinda similar to the Edge Sport...should give you a general idea. I think it looks killer! EDIT...the link starts at page 3...go to page 1 of this link for the pics. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fourtitude.com/george/aviator5.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.clublexus.com/forums/car-chat/446692-lincoln-mkx-midnight-limited-edition-3.html&usg=__hfKSIos5bIRTa3ZfR7MqEpylqwM=&h=682&w=1024&sz=492&hl=en&start=18&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=7wZul-ynjPfgwM:&tbnh=100&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlincoln%2Bmkx%2Bmidnight%2Bblack%2B22%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1

IIRC, the deal is still good on buying 4 Michelins that you get a $70 mail-in rebate. I got ours from TireRack and have no complaints at all, great all around tires. We got the Michelin Latitude Tours.

Here was yesterdays project. An '04 Infiniti G-35 sedan that one of neighbors inherited. I forgot to take any before photos, but it obviously had been very neglected. Paint was in horrible condition, dry, road tar, brake rust, and junk all in the finish, all the door jambs, engine compartment, and trunk area were packed full of old leaves and dirt, and the inside had obviously never been taken care of. Filthy carpet, dried up leather seats, etc. Anyway, about 8 hours worth of work later I ended up with this. Trashed 2 clay bars getting the paint clean and put on a coat of Meguires NXT, I love that wax...good stuff! The inside and leather, engine compartment, and underneath the car turned out nice too but that was alot of work! Extra cash for messing in the garage on a nice Saturday is fine with me and the neighbor was shocked how nice it turned out so was happy to pay. Now it resembles something you could actually drive instead of thinking you might need a tetanus shot from sitting in it...haha. Enjoy...

Can someone repost the instructions on how to swap the handles? Would be most helpful...

Ours takes the full 5.5 quarts, I'm not gonna take the time to covert to liters (lol) but I usually buy a 5 Qt. jug of oil and buy another single quart and pour half of it in. That way you have half a quart to top off if you need any or for the next oil change. Going 12,500 miles is a long time in my opinion. Not sure what they recommend in the owners manual (I think 7500 miles) I think I'd stick with that. Since we barely drive ours 10,000 or less miles a year I change it once in the spring and once in the fall, about a 5000 mile interval and I use full-synthetic Mobil 1 5W-20. Obviously talking oil life, synthetic vs. factory Motorcraft semi-synthetic, etc opens up a whole mess of debate and thats not what I'm trying to do. Just telling you what I personally do with my oil change interval. I got our trans fluid changed at 30,000 miles and will do it again at 60k, 90k, etc. May be overkill but again thats just what I do. Again, I would stick with whatever the owners manual suggests but it certainly doesn't hurt to do it more frequently.

Just take a read through my topic. On the second page there is a link to an Ebay store that shows where I got my programming done. You send him the head unit and your vehicle specs and he does the rest.... http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/4805-score/

Mine was also year correct. However due to the fact that our vehicle was not equipped with the high end (in this case) THX sound system, a factory subwoofer, and is equipped with the rear seat entertainment factory roof mounted system that is integrated with the head unit it required some programming. I have an informative lenghty post in the audio section of the forums about my particular install. Hopefully it may come in helpful.

Interesting. I wonder where they place the camera on an MKX since it obviously is not equipped with a Ford emblem? Guess I need to look at some.

Got my OEM Ford antenna from Amazon (came from a Ford dealer), got the Nav unit from Ebay, got the bezel from a wreck at our local salvage yard (no longer there, and no other MKXs there), and the nav unit reprogram from another Ebay vendor. If you need a new bezel, FastPartsNetowrk online sells OEM Ford parts and I think the bezel is listed for about $170. It's not easy or cheap either way you go.

Man, I would LOVE to have this.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lincoln-Continental_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dSIQ26ituQ3dUCIQ252BUAQ252BFICSQ26otnQ3d8Q26pmodQ3d380232772435Q26poQ3dLVIQ26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ3d8495377318250868056QQ_trksidZp3907Q2em263QQcategoryZ6304QQitemZ150441046053#v4-43

I agree. The filter and drain plug are suprisingly easy to access. If you're thin (like I am becoming not) you don't even need to jack up the vehicle up to reach them.

As for the servicing the trans, I had the fluid replaced in our '07 MKX when it hit 30K earlier this year. I plan to do it again about 60K. I'm sure you could let it go much longer but it really doesn't cost that much and is just peace of mind for me to have it changed on a regular schedule. On older vehicles where you can actually dump the pan, converter, and change the fluid DIY garage style it was messy but easy. Now you pretty much have to take it somewhere and get it done since it is a sealed system. As for letting fluid go for a long time, I have read and seen that as the fluid gets very dirty and gritty (say 150K-200K miles) it kinda turns into a liquid "sandpaper" that sets a pattern per say in the clutches. I'm not very good at explaining it but its kinda similar to the way that a brake pad and rotor with make a wear pattern in each other. Once it reaches this dirty/gritty stage, changing the fluid with fresh can get rid of this effect. The clutches which have worn-in on this grit now don't have it anymore and can cause slippage. This is why if you have a very high mileage vehicle that has never had the trans fluid changed it's best just to let it go. If you keep the fluid fresh and clean over the life of the vehicle this wont happen.

You'll may need to get it programmed depending on if the vehicle it came from had the high end audio (Audiophile), a factory subwoofer, etc. and yours doesn't or vise versa. Just have to plug it in and try to see if things work or not. You may get lucky and not have to mess with it. I'm not sure how the SYNC works or if needs to be seperately programmed if you swap head units. As for the antenna, the one I got is a short-cable one that fits up inside the dash behind the radio. It's out of sight and doesn't require running and hiding any antenna cable. The Ford part number for it is 8G1Z-10E893-B

Thats funny. Ours does the same thing. About 1-2 "beeps" as I back out. The first few days or so we had it both the wife and I would always stop thinking we left something sitting behind the car.

One word...Utorrent

Its simple plug and play once the radio is programmed to match the vehicle. Not really much to it. The radio comes out with 4 screws once the center panel is removed (just pops off) and it uses the same two harnesses the other radio did. Obviously the antenna plug and GPS antenna too. Easy! The THX symbol can be changed, just have to find somebody to program it. I used this guy: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROGRAMMING-FOR-FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY-NAVIGATION-RADIOS_W0QQitemZ140401768750QQihZ004QQcategoryZ38653QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D1%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8657879460770865982#ht_1929wt_1167 Very professional, fast, and done right. As you can see he has 100% positive feedback. I was kinda leery of sending my radio off to someone across the country but he did a great job. My radio needed alot of changing to work right since it was from a THX equipped vehicle and was looking for the factory amplifier and wasn't playing nice with my regular OEM setup. Now everything works perfectly. Got the version 8P Navigation too!