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Haz

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  1. I believe the Gen 1's had an additional trim strip, outboard of the glass roof side panel, where the roof rack bars would mount on a non-panoramic model, and I don't see those secondary filler strips in TonyP's photo... Because of that, I pulled Gen 2 instructions, but perhaps I'm wrong. Good luck!
  2. I guess that explains why the Model T wouldn't start unless both hood side panels were closed when using the remote starter crank on the front. With a hood panel open, it just went aoogha, aoogha. ? Good luck!
  3. Here you go... 2016 Edge Roof Panel Side Trim R & R - Ford Online Workshop Manual.pdf (download link) Good luck!
  4. The bolt circle of 2015-2018 Explorer wheels (5 x 4.25 inches) does match the bolt circle of 2006-14 Edge wheels (5 x 4.5 inches), however, the center bore of the Explorer is smaller (63.4 mm) than the GEN 1 Edge center bore (70.5 mm), per Wheel-Size's very nice website. If you can justify the additional cost, it may be possible to have a machine shop enlarge the Explorer wheels' center bore, if there's enough material to maintain the anti-vibration fit of the bored-out wheel center hole on the Edge's hub. You do not mention the diameter of the Explorer wheel you're considering, so you can review the wheel offset data on the above website to further evaluate the Explorer wheels' potential fit. Good luck!
  5. I've not experienced this problem, and since your car knowledge is limited, l'll keep this simple -- and visual. From the 2014 Edge Owners Manual, page 474, the beep sounds generated by the MyFord Touch screen and/or the Touch Panel controls can be turned ON or turned OFF, indicated here surrounded by a red rectangle... To review and/or revise these two Button Beep settings, on your Edge's MyFord Touch home screen, select the Settings gears icon at the bottom of the screen, indicated here surrounded by an orange circle... On the resulting Settings Menu screen, select the gear icon for System, indicated here surrounded by an orange oval... At the bottom of the resulting System Settings screen is the Touch Screen Button Beep options of ON or OFF, indicated here surrounded by an orange rectangle... On this same System Settings screen, if you scroll down the menu using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen, indicated here by the red-outlined orange arrow, the Touch Panel Button Beep options of ON or OFF will appear, indicated here surrounded by an orange rectangle... If you leave the Touch Screen Button Beep set to ON, and revise the Touch Panel Button Beep setting to OFF, then you can evaluate the Touch Panel controls as being the source of the spurious beep sounds. If they stop, it's the Touch Panel controls that are the source. If you're satisfied being rid of the spurious beeps, and, you're satisfied operating your Touch Panel controls without any audible feedback of their actuation, then your problem is solved. If the spurious beeps continue, then I would revise the Touch Screen Button Beep setting to OFF and leave the Touch Panel Button Beep set to OFF, also. If the spurious beeps are fully eliminated, then the Touch Screen is the source of the problem. I would then return the Touch Panel Button Beep setting to ON (presuming you like having that audible feedback) and further confirm that the spurious beeps are still gone. If you're satisfied being rid of the spurious beeps, and, you're satisfied operating your Touch Screen controls without any audible feedback of their actuation, then your problem is solved. If the spurious beeps continue with both the Touch Screen Button Beep and the Touch Panel Button Beep set to OFF, then a visit to the dealership may be necessary if you want to eliminate the noise. Perhaps they would reload some software that may have become corrupted -- or perhaps a software update is available, otherwise they will be doing diagnostic testing to chase down a bad control or some wiring and/or connector issue. I checked OASIS to see if any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) on this topic and there were none listed for the 2014 Ford Edge Sport VIN I used (which was listed for sale online). Good luck!
  6. Perhaps the attached Diagnostic Procedure for Reversing Lamps and Reversing Lamp Connector diagram from the online 2016 Ford Edge Workshop Manual can be helpful, especially if you have capability to scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)... Good luck! 2016 Edge Diagnostic Procedure for Reversing Lamps.pdf (click to download PDF)
  7. Ford's guidance on battery disconnection, and on running the vehicle every six hours, each have everything to do with avoiding a dead battery while flat-towing. An alternative to the battery disconnect is to run a battery-charge line from your RV to your Edge ST to maintain the battery power consumed when electronic modules are awakened by the Edge's braking action actuated by your under-hood braking add-on. You will likely benefit from at least two discussions on these RV-centered forums that will provide you background information and other Edge-owners' experiences. The first is on ForestRiversForum from 2017-2018 and is Edge AWD specific, and the second is on iRV2 Forums and is Edge ST specific. Good luck!
  8. I'd say you should have an enjoyable weekend appreciating Michigan's great fall colors. It would be useful for you to know the travel trailer's tongue weight to ensure your not overloading the rear axle, and to be aware of the trailer's brake system requirements for hookup to your Edge, but 15 miles of two-lane road shouldn't present any challenge to your tow package-equipped Edge. I've made many incident-free runs with 4,000 lbs of boat/surge-braked single axle trailer behind our 4,300 lbs of tow package equipped 2012 MKX, from NW Ohio on I-75 through Detroit's sweeping curves at interstate speed, up to St Clair Shores with the MKX's trailer sway control activated. It's worth noting that frontal area effects pulling a V-fronted boat are certainly less at speed than when pulling a slab-fronted travel trailer. If you eventually buy a travel trailer and are running close to the Edge's 3,500 lb rating, then a weight distributing hitch should be part of your RV investment, along with adding a auxiliary transmission fluid cooler to your Edge. Good luck!
  9. The bolt circle of 2015-21/GEN 2 Edge wheels (5 x 4.25 inches) does not match the bolt circle of 2006-14/GEN 1 Edge wheels (5 x 4.5 inches), per Wheel-Size's very nice website. Based on my experience swapping 2015 MKX wheels to a 2012 MKX -- both GEN 1 models, since GEN 2 MKX began with 2016 model year -- the TPMS is compatible. Good luck!
  10. The entire light panel is removable, per the attached Shop Manual sections. And this YouTube video shows the removal of the liftgate interior trim panel. Good luck! 2009 Edge Liftgate Exterior Lamp Panel Remove and Reinstall - Shop Manual.pdf 2009 Edge Liftgate Interior Trim Panel Remove and Reinstall - Shop Manual.pdf
  11. If you'd like to use Ford parts: larger capacity radiator, higher capacity cooling fan assembly, trailer wiring kit, trailer hitch. Fan assembly will require additional wiring and fuse in Battery Distribution Box, due to 2 X 40 amp cartridge fuse circuit protection needed, instead of current single 60 amp cartridge fuse. It's a lot less costly to have it all factory-installed, but I'm in the same situation as you with my 2015 MKX, and presently awaiting a back-ordered fan assembly. Factory tow package does not increase transmission fluid cooling within the air conditioning condenser, but adding an auxiliary transmission cooler is a prudent thing to do, while the front end is disassembled. Just as an informational reference, the SAE Tow Test Standards (PDF download link) applied when calculating a vehicle's tow rating include operating conditions that many of us may never encounter, like climbing and descending the Davis Dam grade... Good luck!
  12. Wheel-Size's very nice website offers factory wheel dimensional data for the various generations of Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX / Lincoln Nautilus. Good luck!
  13. Alan Pueblo's Basecamp Brooklyn channel on YouTube Good luck!
  14. Based upon your Edge's low brake pedal that probably results in braking very harshly and swiftly at full bottom, as well as the engine's stumbling idle that is on the verge of stalling out, I suspect the brake booster diaphragm has torn, especially if you can hear a hissing noise when applying the brakes. Input your vehicle's VIN at this website https://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do and click on "Search" to determine if Customer Satisfaction Program 13N102 Brake Booster Warranty Extension (link to direct PDF download of Program description letter) is shown under the Outstanding Field Service Actions listing. This Program extends warranty coverage on brake booster failures on certain 2010-to-2013 Edge/MKX within a specific range of build dates, for 10 years of service or 150,000 miles beyond the original warranty start date, whichever occurs first, for a one-time replacement. If your Edge is eligible for this extended warranty Program, contact your local Ford dealer and schedule your vehicle in to have the brake booster checked. If your Edge is anything like our 2012 MKX when its brake booster failed, be careful if you choose to drive it to the dealership. Our MKX was borderline unsafe to drive when the diaphragm tear finally increased, but fortunately, it was a short drive there for me. The brake booster replacement was done free of charge with nearly 90,000 miles on our MKX. A past discussion of owner vehicle symptoms & Program experiences can be found here... Good luck!
  15. While researching this topic, I did find mention on the Ford Owner site that the Low Fuel warning triggers at 1/16th of the tank, such that a vehicle with a higher MPG performance history might warn showing 80 miles DTE, versus the same vehicle with a lower MPG performance history might warn Low Fuel showing 35 miles DTE. This explained a difference I noticed between my 2012 MKX that always warned Low Fuel at 50 miles DTE, versus the first time my new-to-me 2015 MKX warned me -- at 73 miles, which I thought was peculiar. Strangely, I think I prefer a fixed interval of warning, which I now wonder might be attainable on my 2015 by using Forscan for Windows to modify an As Built data point. Good luck!
  16. The "Normal or Towing" selection relates only to the calculation of the Distance To Empty value displayed by the trip computer. The Edge/MKX owners guide and the workshop manual both lack a definitive explanation, but according to one theory mentioned on a Ford truck discussion site, selecting "Normal" bases the Distance To Empty (DTE) calculation upon a 500 mile fuel usage pattern, versus "Towing" which calculates using a 60 mile fuel usage pattern. It seems to reason that resetting the trip computer when beginning to tow would produce a more valid DTE calculation based upon real-time performance, instead of the theoretical "Normal or Towing" historical fuel usage algorithm. Still, as someone said on the Ford truck discussion site, the DTE value is just a guide, and the driver still needs to stop and get fuel when the fuel gauge shows close to empty. Good luck!
  17. Quite a variety of noises in the video. If occurring at low speed only when turning from center steer to left or right, could be a worn upper strut mount where the bearing surface creates the sound. Recently had our 2012 MKX (112,000 miles) at dealer for front strut replacement under extended warranty, hoping for new on both sides, but only one was faulty and covered. After replacement, no steering-action noise. Good luck!
  18. Max tow capacity requires the proper hitch, trailer lighting wiring, a larger capacity radiator, and higher capacity cooling fan assembly that are included in the Class II Trailer Tow Package, but can also affected by the engine installed in your vehicle and/or if your vehicle is fitted with 21" or 22" diameter wheels. You describe your vehicle as not being Trailer Tow Package equipped. A good first step may be downloading your model year's Trailer Tow Guide from the Ford Fleet site to determine your vehicle's potential maximum. If your vehicle is potentially 3,500 lbs capable, then you could embark on installing the Trailer Tow Package components, or perhaps better to have a Ford dealer do the work to ensure any existing warranty is not endangered. This past discussion touches on what upgrading involves. I'm preparing to get the radiator/cooling fans upgrade on a new-to-me 2015 MKX on which a prior owner had his Lincoln dealer install a Ford Class II hitch and trailer lighting wiring. Good luck!
  19. The condition, described as 'white worm' corrosion, is technically 'filiform' corrosion, where a flaw in the clear coat allows the aluminum and/or other metals in the wheel to be affected by salt water or another corrosive agent. The effect looks bad, but shouldn't affect the structural integrity of the wheel. If your vehicle is still under warranty, see if your dealer will replace or have the wheel(s) refinished locally. In the photo, the granularity of the finish looks as though it is a painted and clear coated wheel, as opposed to a fully polished and clear coated aluminum wheel. Fully reconditioning corroded wheels involves sanding the surface with progressively finer grits until the original finish is approximated. This process can be do-it-yourself as long as you have the proper tools and are willing to invest the time to refinish the damaged surfaces, followed by clear coating, perhaps up to 6 hours per wheel. YouTube offers plenty of videos on DIY and professional wheel refinishing methods. If your wheels are painted and clear coated alloys, you may be able to re-paint and clear coat the wheel(s) yourself, but surface preparation is vital toward a satisfying result. Or, you could look for a used wheel to replace the corroded one. Good luck!
  20. The owner's manual in the AWD section urges caution when driving in chains-required conditions, but does not provide any preference or prohibition other than to say excessive wheel spin can cause transmission damage. This online Q&A and this article suggest chaining all four tires as long as the vehicle manufacturer does not prohibit it. I just bought a 2015 AWD MKX, so if I buy chains, I'll buy two sets. Good luck!
  21. I'm feeling especially fortunate now. My award card was $134.74 after submitting my claim for two MyLincoln Touch incidents. Good luck!
  22. Brake booster failure, definitely. Same symptoms occurred on my 2012 MKX, including panic stop that yielded hissing noise with a high effort & bottoming brake pedal. Had mine replaced free of charge under Customer Satisfaction Program 13N02, which may apply depending on your vehicle's build date, per the attached document... 13N02 - Brake Booster Warranty Extension - 2010 thru 2013 Edge and MKX.pdf PROGRAM TERMS: This one-time program extends the coverage of the brake booster to ten years of service or 150,000 from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. If a vehicle has already exceeded the mileage limit, this coverage will last through January 31, 2015. The dealer repair cost charged to warranty was $200 labor + $240 parts. Good luck!
  23. Link to Ford Protect extended warranty coverage descriptions. Good luck!
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