Mr. Westfield

Has anybody installed Goodridge Stainless Steel brake hoses?

As my 2008 Edge is aging, I have noticed that the brakes are starting to feel mushy and soft.

I have personally bled the brakes and the feeling has not changed.

Will these hoses give this vehicle a bit more feel to the brakes?

Is the master cylinder the soft source?

I have driven my buddy's 2011 Edge and it feels very, very different.

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Go to www.coverking.com to get the best fitting covers around.

Cutouts for the airbags, no sags or anything.

I have them on my Edge and have been very happy with them.

Go right to www.coverking.com and see what they have.

I have the entire set for the truck and they fit and look like they were from the factory.

No bunching or anything.

Can't go wrong.

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Please forward this email to everybody in your email list. The more votes, the happier we may become.

Thanks everybody.

The noise you are probably hearing are the cam phasers.

My 2008 does it when cold, then after warm up, it goes away. It does this for about 4 minutes or so.

My Ford dealer told me that these phaser noises are normal. We even went outside and checked a 2008 and 2010 Ford with the 3.5L engine.

One was a Taurus X, the other an Edge.

I just make sure that synthetic oil is installed every 5 months or so.

I have to admit that was not the answer I was looking for, but for my own protection, I keep with the synthetic.

Just to let you know, those cam phasers in the 3.5L engine NEED 5w20 oil to have them actuate the way they should. The tolerances inside of the phaser are extremely tight. 5w30 is too thick. 5w20 regardless of synthetic, blend or old fashioned dinosaur oil is what will keep your engine from getting pulled and having those phasers replaced.

Yes the engine needs to be pulled to replace them.

Stick with what the oil cap states, change it often with a good filter and you should never have any issues.

I have Firestone Destination tires on my Edge and they are quiet and track well in the rain.

Good price too.

WHAT? Never rotated tires?

Never heard of such a thing. Buy new tires, rotate them every 6-8 thousand miles and never have this issue again.

Does anybody have a single CD player and steering wheel controls for the radio?

I purchased a leather wheel for my SE and would like to hook-up the radio controls.

I know a Ford tech who can re-configure the as built data.

Just need the specific number of the radio.

Has anyone here installed MGP caliper covers on their Edge?

Just trying to see what they look like before I purchase them.

WWW.calipercovers.com

The filter element is a fairly flimsy and open pored fabric filter - since it looks just like the element in my computer chassis I simply rinsed mine in the sink and reinstalled.

 

Still don't get a lot of air flow myself.

So what can we do to our 07'-08' Edges to retro over the A/C concern to the new level?

New blower motor? New ductwork?

Has anybody seen and used the Royal Purple oil filter for our beloved Edge?

A little pricey. Is it worth it?

Does the 2008 Edge also come with a trans cooler?

Or is it just the 2010 model?

So instead of refilling the system with the Gold coolant, can you fill the system with distilled water, flush it out, then add the new Ford Green coolant?

This may be a way to prevent the heater core issue in the first place.

Does anybody know if this is a valid alternative?

I just looked at the website and they look very nice. I would look at the CoverKing site if you would like a bit more style. I do not like the opening for the seat airbag. It seems unfinished.

If I could figure out how to post pictures, I'll show you how they look.

Darnit!

I installed on the front and back NAPA"s Adaptive One Ceramic pads.

No noise, dust and the stopping equals the OEM pads. The were a bit more than the factory pads by $5, but they were well worth it.

They even came with the stainless hardware and grease for the install.

Check them out, you will not be sorry.

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at the bottom of the post it has "Attachments" just below that is has a box that reads "Choose File" click on that box and it should open up your computer and you find the pic that you want to attach and click the blue box "Attach This File" and it should work.

I did exactly as you posted and the pictures will not upload. No message for an error. Nothing. It will just post the text not the pictures.

Do I need to download any software or something like that? Is it an AOL thing?

Thanks.

They have a small flap that loosly tucks in by the airbag.

Please post some pics as Im interested in getting one as well....

Give me a hand posting pictures. I have them on my computer but can't figure how to post pictures.

How do I upload pictures from my computer to a post?

Can't figure it out.

thanks.

I purchased an Edge SE and was very unhappy with the interior material on the seats. After doing some research I found that Cover King makes custom seat covers.

I took a chance and ordered them. Top Notch!!!!!

They cover the light material and actually look presentable for slip-on covers.

If your like me and are unhappy with the light stone interior that our trucks have, you may want to give them a shot.

Just ordered there rear cover. They are making it as we speak.

not only did mine do this. but it became grossly "sticky" - they replaced it free for me. it was not sun fading, it was some sort of bad defect on the rubber on mine.

My insert did the same as well. The dealer replaced it. If you have to buy it, it only costs about $20. I have another as a spare in the garage so when the new one fades, I can just whip it out and replace it.

No need to stop again at the dealer.

Just read the procedure from the Ford Dealer the other day.

I was strolling around the dealer and got chummy with technician.

The service procedure is over 100 operations long. The flushing agent is some sick and scary stuff. It is designed to unclog the heater core.

The procedure looks extremely complex with flushing with this adapter, blocking hoses, removing metal pipes from the engine, ventilating the hoses, back flushing and rinsing.

Then you flush with distilled water, and refill with this new GREEN coolant that Ford is using in other vehicles.

The dealer will NOT do it just because you got the letter. I am willing to bet my right arm on that one.

The technician was cursing up a storm when going through the procedure.

Can we do something to prevent the heater core from clogging in the first place?

He was not sure about just changing the coolant from Gold to the new Green stuff.

Weasel, you should think about purchasing another shop manual.

From the looks of this thread you are going to wear out the one you have.

:happy feet:

Does anybody have any ties with a Ford dealer?

Do you think that they will have multiple part numbers for the clockspring?

If they do, it does not make sense to have different part numbers. Just another part to create and stock on the shelves.

I will give them a call tomorrow.