wxman2003

I have had my Edge for one year now and they never cut mine off after the six months free trial. I wish Ford had not given them my phone number, because for several months they were calling me with their annoying and harassing calls day and night and even on Sundays. I would never answer, so they gave up, but never cut me off.

I spoke too soon. Finally got mine cut off after 8.5 months of free service. So I called them and was able to get a 1 year subscription for $6.90 a month.

All manufacturers make lemons at times. Just like some humans have lemons for bodies. You get a bad one, you aren't happy about it. You get a good one, and will rave just how good it is. I have friends who had bad Hondas, Fords, Toyotas and so on and swear they will never buy another piece of their junk again.

ok, so new poster here, but I think there are several noises that are falling into this post.

 

That said, here is mine:

 

I just bought an 09 Limited Edge, FWD. Upon accelerating, once I hit about 38 MPH and until I go over say 45 MPH, I get this horrible high pitched whining noise... So I took it to the dealer, first time, the usual NPF. I asked for a road test with the service manager and while driving it, he confirmed. Thought it was strange so we drove a new 2010 model, same issues at about the same speed.

 

So is this what you are all talking about? If so, I emailed Ford and once I hear back will update.

That's not the sound I hear. I hear it standing outside of the car with engine off, but ignition in the on position. I can also hear it inside with engine off/ignition on with blowers, radio, etc off. I never hear it when the car is actually operating or at any speed.

I bought my wife a 2010 Edge SEL AWD for Christmas. In 2005, I swore off Fords due to quality issues with past Explorers and pickups. My wife really wanted an Edge, so I decided to give it a try. To date ( 2 weeks) I have been extrememely impressed by the features and driveability of this vehicle. This morning, we got a few inches of snow in MN, when I headed up the street ( hill), the car was spinning and the traction control was kicking in. That seemed odd, so I stopped and tried to get going again on a hill. Front wheels were spinning and the rears did nothing. Until this point, the AWD had worked flawlessly. In fact it was one of the best vehicles I have ever driven in the snow/ice. I have an appointment at the dealer tomorrow, but I thought I would throw it out here to see if anyone else has had a similar issue.

 

Thanks in advance.

Sorry to hear about that. My EDGE works great in the snow here in South Dakota. Just had a 20 inch snowstorm over Christmas and a 6 inch snow yesterday. Sounds like your problem is rare. Perhaps it's just a sensor, or maybe a fuse.

I have the same problem on my 09 Edge Limited, The noise comes from the rear sub, it makes the noise with the radio on or off, as long as the key is in the accessory mode or the engine running....the sub makes the noise. I only got the car this week and just discovered it yesterday. Anyone has this? Did the dealer fix it? It seems like a bad amp or sub.

So far I don't hear it on my 2009 EDGE Limited. ***UPDATE***After checking again, I can hear the whine with the key in the ignition turned on, but with the engine off. I can only hear it when standing outside of the car. When inside the car and with the doors closed, I do not hear it, and that is with radio, blower, etc all turned off, so it is dead quiet in the car. When the engine is running, I can't hear it either inside or outside the car. Sounds like it is coming from the front of the car. I would not have know of this problem if i did not read this forum. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. As long as i don't hear it while driving, I can live with it.

I have 20's on my 2009 EDGE Limited AWD and just went through a 20 inch snowstorm. The rims were packed with snow and did not experience any wheel imbalance.

Sirius still hasn't stopped my service. My 6 month free subscription was suppose to end at the end of November. It's now 7 months, and still receiving Sirius.

I bought my 2009 EDGE AWD in May and got to use it in our first major snow storm of the season. In fact, it was the most snow in one storm in the last 40 years. 40 mph winds and 20 inches of snow fell over the Christmas holiday, and since my job required me to be at work, this storm put my Edge to the test. It passed with flying colors. While many cars were stuck in the snow, the Edge cut right through the snow and never got stuck. My prior vehicle was a 2002 Jeep Liberty with both full time and part time 4WD. The EDGE AWD performed better that the Liberty full time 4WD. I will admit that part time 4WD (which to me is real 4WD) does handle better in deep snow. However, being able to plow through 20 inches of snow, which I will likely never see again, the EDGE passed with flying colors.

First, substantially raise the federal tax on public roadway use fuels. Then advise ALL manufacturers that they must provide a custom engine firmware control REFLASH at the request of the owner/buyer.

 

The reflash would be designed to LIMIT the 0-60MPH time to something reasonable considering the weight of the vehicle. The heavier the vehicle the longer it would take to accelerate from a stop to 60MPH, regardless of actual engine HP. Passing HP, say from 35MPH and up, and subsequent to a period of cruise, would NOT be throttled.

 

Many modern FWD or F/awd vehicles are already doing this, limiting engine torque in the low gear ranges, as a safety matter.

 

A rebate program would reward those who volunteerily had the reflash done by the dealer.

 

Vehicles that already met the new 0-60MPH standard would automatically be eligble for the rebate program. My '93 Ford Ranger PU w/I4/stick for instance.

Enough of government intrusion in my life! If I want to accelerate zero to 60 in 4 seconds, so be it. Enough with raising taxes. Enough is enough! Who's going to pay for the rebate? This is what happens when we let the government run our lives. :-(

Here in Sioux Falls, the 09 EDGE SEL FWD fully loaded is selling for about $27,000. I got my fully loaded 09 AWD limited for $30,000. So $31,000 for an SEL FWD is way overpriced.

I remember when Chrysler did this in the 80s by eliminating their bigger engines with the smaller 4 cylinder turbo. I got one of those cars, and it was a nightmare.

"...The AWD system is active all the time..."

 

No, NO, NOT...!!

 

The AWD system is "enabled" at all times and will therefore quickly engage the rear driveline should conditions warrant.

 

Out here in the public a vehicle that can have the rear driveline locked into synchronization with the front, as in a locked transfer case or locked center diff'l, are mostly referred to as "part-time" 4WD or even 4X4, but this latter term is often used to refer to a vehicle with an actual transfer case and low gearing.

 

These are referred to as "part-time" systems because they CANNOT be driven on a tractive surface in 4WD mode.

 

In any case there is, can be, NO FULL-TIME AWD or 4WD of ANY flavor. When driving on a highly tractive surface there MUST BE mechanical provisions to prevent tire scrubbing and/or driveline windup. Most of the time the provision chosen is to simply not have the vehicle in AWD except when it is necessary, needed, and in conditions that will not result in damage to the driveline.

 

I will grant you that there exists in the marketplace at least one FULL-TIME 4WD system. The system I speak of is that used by Toyota in the Highlander, Sienna, and the RX330 (if not in reality the entire RX series post 2000). These vehicles have three fully open diff'ls, front, center, and rear, and will deliver equal torque to all four wheels regardless of wheel slippage. Comprising a totally useless and non-functional ONE-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM since any ONE wheel losing traction will limit the torque level. Were it not for TC being used to sustain a "high" level of engine torque via braking of the slipping wheel, while simultaneously dethrottling the engine, there would be no usefull functionality at all for this system.

 

Due to public outcry these vehicles are now equipped with a control to disable TC.

 

 

"...may be abused.."

 

Yes, about as often as a salespersons not long ago stating that ABS helps you stop quicker or in a shorter distance.

 

"..it employs a center differential.."

 

Almost NEVER...!

 

Mostly some sort of PTO/PTU and a rubber bandish, "soft" controlled coupling to the rear driveline.

 

"...AWD cannot be disengaged.."

 

Poor wording..

 

AWD is disengaged the MAJORITY of the time but always remains ENABLED.

 

"...and the center differential cannot be locked.."

 

According to the material supplied by FORD if/when the AWD system applies full voltage to the rear electromechanical driveline clutch the effect will be the same as locking a center diff'l, were it to have one.

Good description how AWD works! My 2002 Jeep Liberty was also one of the vehicles that had RWD, Full time 4WD and PT 4WD. There was no button to push, but one had to actually engage Full time 4WD or PT 4WD by manually shifting it on the floor.

I got the 2009 Edge, even after reading about problems. Of course you can google any vehicle, and find nightmares. It's all about what risk you are willing to take. We all have had good cars, and probably had a bad one. I got a 2002 Jeep Liberty when it came out in 2001. First year design. Everyone told me not to get a first year vehicle. Well I just used it for a trade in. Never had a problem with it, I mean nothing. 80,000 miles on it and only replaced the tires. Even got a good price. $8000 for an 8 1/2 year old vehicle. So my point is, don't worry too much about it. Whatever vehicle you get could be a lemon, but odds are you will not have any major issues with it.

We just picked up our new 2009 Edge Limited with Tri coat metallic white and camel interior. The chrome trim around the windows has what looks like a light water staining. I used some Mother chrome polish and it took a little off. But its still visible. Before I take it back has anyone had this problem?

 

 

 

Tom Marks

I had the same problem on my chrome wheels on my 2009 Edge. Nothing seemed to work until I used Weiman Cook Top cleaner. It's the same cleaner I use on my ceramic glass top stove. Took those spots off right away with no damage to the chrome. You should be able to find it at Home Depot, most appliance stores, or online. Doesn't take much of the cleaner to remove the spots, so it will last a long time. It goes on like car wax, and wipes off just as easy. Give it a try, it's not that expensive.

Thanks! I plan to learn a lot!

Definitely AWD if you live in a snowy place. I just switched from a 2002 Jeep Liberty 4WD to a 2009 Edge AWD. My work requires I get there to no matter what the weather, so I do hope the AWD will perform as well as my Jeep did.

Hello everyone. New 2009 Edge owner from South Dakota.