Franklee

Our lease is up at the end of April.

 

I have Hidden Hitch #87433 and the wiring harness/converter for 2007-2010 Edge and MKX

 

No drill / No cut installation.

 

All installation instructions and hardware included.

 

http://www.hiddenhitch.com/content/products.aspx?lvl=3&parentid=0&catID=1040&part=87433

 

$100.

 

S.E. Michigan pickup only

 

75 views and only one person commented....? I guess everyone hates it...? lol

 

Frankly, it's an "eye of the beholder" thing.

Manufacturer    Part number     Description          Size                     Condition   Remarks
Armstrong       FL-131          Ratchet Adapter      1/2 to 3/8               Good 
Armstrong       54-587          DBE ratchet wrench   7mm x 8mm                Good 
Billings        1166            Combo wrench         3/4 3/4                  Good        Finish peel and rust
Bonney          P-3216          Socket               1/2 drive x 1/2” 6 pt    Very good   Cleaned & Wheeled
Bonney          0EA28           DOE wrench           7/8 x 7/8                Good 
Bonney          1120            Combo wrench         5/8 x 5/8                Fair        Finish wear Owners mark
Cornwell        EWB-2024        DOE wrench           5/8 x 3/4                Poor        Owner ground?
Craftsman       =V=             Breaker bar          3/8 drive x 10”          Very good   Finish wear
Craftsman                       Sliding T-bar        9/32 drive               Good 
Craftsman       -V-             Crow foot            1/2                      Very good 
Craftsman       -V-             Crow foot            9/16                     Very good 
Craftsman       42793 –VV–      Flex-head ratchet    3/8 drive                Excellent   like new 
Craftsman       44583 –V–       DOE wrench           25/32 x 13/16            good        Finish wear
Penens          5432            DOE wrench           15/16 x 1                good 
Plomb           1130            DBE wrench           5/8 x 9/16               good        smooth handle LA 7 A
Proto           5418-H          Socket               1/2 drive x 9/16” 6 pt   Very good 
Proto           1216B           Combo wrench         1/2 x 1/2                Very good 
Proto           1218            Combo wrench         9/16                     Good        Finish wear owners mark
Proto           3021            DOE wrench           3/8 x 7/16               Fair        Finish wear owners mark
Proto           10021           Impact socket        1” dr x 1 5/16” 6 pt     Fair        Rust pitting
S-K                             Ratchet Adapter      1/2 to 3/8               Excellent   Like new 
S-K             C-10            Combo wrench         5/16 x 5/16              Fair        Finish wear
S-K             C-16            Combo wrench         1/2 x 1/2                Fair        Road rash
S-K Wayne       45190           Universal            3/8 dr                   Good        Finish peeling
Snap-On         IPDFM13         Swivel impact        13mm                     Good 
Snap-On         FO81            Socket               3/8 dr x 1/4” 12 pt      Good        Finish peeling
Vlchek          W1416           DOE wrench           7/16 x 1/2               Good 
Westcraft                       Ratchet              3/8 dr                   Good 
Williams        25              DOE wrench           1/4 USS, 5/16 OC, 
                                                    5/16 SAE x 5/16 USS      Very good 
Williams        723             DOE wrench           3/8 x 7/16               Good        Owners mark
Williams        1108A           DOE Superrench       11/4 x 5/16              Fair        Owners mark
Williams        1807            SBO Superrench       1 1/16                   Very good 
Wright          4022            Socket               1/2 dr x 11/16” 6 pt     Excellent   Like new 

nothing to see here.... move along.

stync?

Hasn't stalled since 9/2, but had an appointment with the dealer today to install a flight recorder. While in the service bay, they miraculously "found something". They say it could be the trottle body (which I mentioned during the very first visit) or the TB wiring harness. They need to order a new TB, install it, and check for codes. Next appointment Thursday 9/16.

 

Picked-up the Edge from service yesterday. From the work order:

 

LABOR & PARTS---------------------------------------------------------

INSTALL VDR FOR INTERMIT STALLING

CP9926

CC42

TEST FOR DTC FOUND DTC P0123 PERFORM PINPOINT TEST DV1.DV3.&

DV21 WIGGLE ETB HARNESS NO PROBLEM FOUND. TAP ON ETB FOUND

TPV1 DROPS TO 0VOLTS TP2 0% REPLACE ETBTPS CLEAR DTC ROAD

TEST & RETEST PASS

 

PARTS------QTY---FP- NUMBER---------------DESCRIPTION-------------------

JOB # 1 1 7T4Z-9E926-FA THROTTLE BODY

 

 

 

Hopefully, that's the end of this story.

Stalled again on 8/28... accelerating from a red light.... and today, twice.

 

Hasn't stalled since 9/2, but had an appointment with the dealer today to install a flight recorder. While in the service bay, they miraculously "found something". They say it could be the trottle body (which I mentioned during the very first visit) or the TB wiring harness. They need to order a new TB, install it, and check for codes. Next appointment Thursday 9/16.

No comment.

Do you have a before picture? I have the black gauges in my '10 and do not like them at all. There have been several complaints to the NHTSA regarding difficulty viewing the gauges.

You may want to contact Armor-All directly with your concern.

 

http://www.armorall.com/contact/

Sounds like this should be reported the NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.gov/

 

This is a definite safety problem and falls into the same category as some of Toyota's problems.

 

Yeah, I did that within a few days of my first visit to the dealer. The more complaints submitted to the NHTSA, the better.

 

I googled "2010 ford edge stalling" and found my complaint at http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2010/ford/edge/

Stalled again on 8/28... accelerating from a red light.

 

... and today, twice.

Picked up our Edge from the dealer today. No trouble found. Crap.

I voted no.

 

I really hope you're joking.

If you're not please sell your Edge and buy a Honda Civic.

 

I have a Civic and would ever install a hood scoop (or paint the interior).

I just took our 2010 Edge to the daeler Thursday. It started stalling when accelerating from a stop (red lights). It seems to stall when the A/C is on. Luckily, it stalled when the write-up tech when to check it. After he started it, it stalled when he put it in drive.

 

I called for an update on Friday and they couldn't reproduce the problem so they kept it over the weekend.

 

I'll post an update tomorrow.

Here's a thread on how to switch door handles to chrome. Perhaps you could buy used colored handles from someone who switched to chrome.

 

http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/1796-exterior-chrome-door-handles/page__hl__%2Bdoor+%2Bhandle

I'm out of ideas.

 

Look for the A/C label on the radiator cover. It will tell you how many pounds of refrigerant required. (I think mine says 1.2 lbs.) If your system is truely empty, and if you figure out your problem, you can calculate how many 12 ozs cans are required to refill it.

 

Also, what kind of changing kit do you have? Post a pic if you can. I bought this Quest gauge/hose to charge our '96 GM and had no issues.

 

If the pressure went to zero, it sounds like the valve was closed.

 

1. 
    
   
2. With the hose assembly disconnected from the vehicle, retract the can piercing needle on the valve turning counter-clockwise. This will allow you to attach the can to the valve without piercing it. This is also the valve's open position.
   
3. Attach the can to the valve.
   
4. Attach the connector to the low port.
   
5. Turn the valve completely clockwise to pierce the can. This is the closed position and will not release refrigerant.
   
6. Turn the valve counter-clockwise again to release the refrigerant.
   
7. With the valve facing up, agitate the can slowly by rotating it 90 degrees. The can will get very cold as refrigerant is released.
   
8. The gauge will waver depending on whether the compressor is running.
   
9. When done, if the can is not empty, turn the valve completely clockwise to the closed position.
   
10. Release the connector from the low port.
    
11. Store the can with the hose assembly attached with the valve in the closed position.
    

The low pressure port is under the wiper cowling on the passenger side near the firewall. There are a number of how-to videos on the web.

 

Here's a good series of videos: http://www.ehow.com/video_2328375_tools-recharge-auto-ac-system.html

Another option would be to spray them with black Plasti Dip. I saw Plasti Dip used successfully for chrome plastic parts on another of my automotive forums .

I haven't checked yet, but there may be enough room to carve out a space in the underfloor foam for ball mount storage for my hitch. Anyone try this yet?

 

I finally got around to this. I used a bread knife for the most part and just broke out what i couldn't cut. It works great and did not compromise the support of the floor/spare cover.

 

I also use a compartment on the right side to store my spare key. If I lose a key somewhere, I won't be stuck. The keypad will get the car open.

I noticed the headrest problem too. I simply reclined the seat another notch. Problem solved.

Here are general instructions on how you could disassemble the tail light fixures.

 

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/lighting/22818-clearing-headlights-pics.html

In another thread, I mentioned that our new Edge with only 193 miles was hit with a shopping cart. Today, I had it repaired using a paintless dent removal guy. He did an awesome job! $75.

 

 

Bob is the Oil Guy is a cool website for all things oil.They have several threads with oil filter comparisons.