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Just back track through this thread and you can find detailed instructions. It is behind the glove box. There is an easy way to remove the entire glove box without tools. Once you've done this you will see a small retrangular door. Open it and the filter is behind it. If you think you're pissed now wait until you see how much the dealer wants for the replacement. None of the usual auto parts stores carry the filter or at least they didn't when I changed mine in May. You can find them on the internet cheap. I was able to buy 2 and including the shipping it was still cheaper than buying fromt the dealer. Good Luck

Based on your description I would check the O2 sensor(s). Some cars have more than one. I have had a couple of cars with the problem you describe and that has been the most common result. Next time the CEL is on take it to dealer or somewhere else that can read the code. Don't turn off the engine until the code has been read. Good Luck!

The A/C issue is vent design. My 2008 will blow 40 degree air at the Max setting. I tested with a analog and infrared thermometer. I made a small deflector and placed it just below the opening inside the vent on the driver's side and it has helped. It allows the air to concentrate to the top half of the vent with little to no air coming out of the bottom half. If you pull the trim off, you will see the opening on the drivers side is half of the passenger side. I don't know why Ford thought that was going to work

I'm in central Oklahoma where it is 105 today. No problems with the BAMR radiating heat. One thing I have learned is not to keep my sunglasses in the roof mounted sunglass holder during the summer. Too hot to handle when I took them out.

Another reason you want to stay with the 5W20 is the winter's in Colorado. If you are in the moutains where temperatures can drop well below zero the lighter oil will make the car easier to start. I found that out after living in Gunnison for 5 years.

I couldn't agree with you more. What is it with Ford's HVAC engineer assigned to the Edge that he/she can't figure out most of us are spoiled to good A/C It will be interesting to see if there is any hope on the 2011 models. I have put together a diverter that fits into the drivers side air vent that concentrates the air and provides a stronger flow. As soon as my mechanical engineer son refines it I will post some pics.

I have a 2008 with a Vista (BAMR) and it has worked fine. There are some posts where people have had trouble. I bought the extended warranty because I have the AWD and there have been so many issues regarding the PTU. So far mine is fine. There are several posts on the extended warranties to view on this site. Some say save your money and others have got their money back plus some. In the end it is really your decision. The one thing I read the other day is if you are going to purchase the extended warranty get on line. These are negotiable and you can get different pricing from different Ford dealers for the same coverage. Try that and then you have something to work with when you purcahse your 2009. Good luck!

I read Strongwind's report on his vacation and thought it would be good to report mine. I have a 2008 Limited AWD that I purchased in December of last year. It was replacing a CX-9. We decided to head to the high country of Colorado from Oklahoma . We drove from an altitude of 1,000 feet to 8,000 feet. I had my son and my wife who has a clothing and shoe fetish. That results in enough luggage for 4 people. I was pleased with the overall ride and performance. The CX-9 has more room, but I felt more comfortable in the seats of the Edge. Never got tired or had to move around. The ride was quiet and the response of the Edge was good when required to pass. I did notice that as we increased in altitude the Edge did downshift more than the CX-9, but to be fair the CX-9 had a bigger engine. My mileage going to Colorado was about 21.3 overall with an average speed of 70. Coming back (downhill) I saw it increase to almost 24. Kept the tires inflated at 35 psi. Overall range was about 415 miles to the tank. We did some exploring in the mountains on some rather steep gravel roads. The AWD did great. Never felt any tire spinning, it just seemed to grab and go. We didn't do any serious 4 wheeling (boulder climbing, river crossing, etc...). The once feature that I liked on the CX-9 was the ability to switch over to the manual trasmission and downshift when you were going down steep roads. With the Edge I would shift into Low and disengage the overdrive and it seemed to do well. Didn't have to ride the brakes as much as I thought I would. One thing that you gotta have in the mountains is the BAMR. We had that puppy open as much as possible. Overall I was very pleased. :hyper: We plan on keeping this one for a coupld more years until we see how the new 2011 changes work out.

I convinced a former girl friend that water in tail lights is the break fluid She also believed that marshmellows grow on trees and the "C" in the Colorado flag was for Coors. Gotta luv gullible people.

akirby- Funny you should mention the E & F thing. After my wife ran out of gas for the second time in her car, I had to reminder her that "E" does not stand for Enough.

I have a 2008 Limited AWD. The other day it was over 100 and I had two small kids in the car. I needed gas so I filled up without shutting off the engine. According to the owners manual that is a sin . Now my DTE is goofed up and is giving me inaccurate readings. I realize it may not be totally accurate but it was doing a good job before this. The reset button does not work on this reading and the manual gives you no help. Any ideas on how to get it to recalculate. Will disconnecting the battery reset it? Getting ready to take the family on a road trip and would like to have an reasonible estimate of fuel.

Good Luck!

I live in Oklahoma and it has already been over 100 this year. I agree with everyone's response. BAMR is a must have. Even with the poor A/C design for 2008 it doesn't add that much more heat to the vehicle. I did tint the front windows and use a sun shade. I am heading for the mountains of Colorado in two weeks and can't wait to have the BAMR open for the view and mountain air!

I have not been in a 2009 or later Edge but from what I have read in other posts on this site, Ford changed the size and design of the supply lines under the dash to provide more balance from the vents and stronger air flow. You can search this topic on in this forum and see many complaints on the A/C for 2007 & 2008. I was traveling last week and rented a 2010 Escape in south Texas. I was amazed at the air flow. The air flow in my 2008 Edge on Max air, recirculating, and fan on high was the equivalent of the Escape's fan speed of 2 out of 6. If you cranked the speed up to 6 there was so much air blowing it was like having the window down. That's what I call A/C!

I would change the cabin filter behind the glove box as akirby suggested. You will not find the air filter in most auto parts stores. Your best bet is to buy from a Ford dealer or purchase over the internet. I found a site in this forum where I bought two filters online for what one would have cost from the dealer. The A/C system on the 2007 & 2008 Edge was a design disaster. From what I have read on other posts, this was corrected for the 2009 on models. There should be decent flow on the passenger side but you will find the flow is not good on the drivers side. You would think that as long as Ford has been putting A/C into cars it would be hard to screw up but they somehow managed. I guess we all have our off days or in their case years. Other than the A/C she should love her Edge. I have a 2008 and it is a great vehicle.