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I don’t know how you guys with the V6 AWD get such good gas mileage. We just took our new 2013 Limited V6 AWD to Fargo and back over Thanksgiving. It was a 1,000 mile trip. All interstate. The Edge had 800 mile on it when we started. Our trip average was 19.1. The best I have been able to get so far is 21 mpg and that was only on a partial tank. Again, I am very disappointed. I hoped to be near that 25 mpg range based on what I had been reading.

LOL, I have done that. Also like to use the remote start when walking up to the vehicle so I can see the lights.

Agree, tapping is a much better term. And it was very easy to do using the included connector. Yeah, the vertical lights really stand out. Only problem is I'm inside driving and thus can't enjoy them!!! LOL

Well, this weekend I finished up my LED light conversion project. Bought the full set of interior and exterior lights from Dan at Daytime BrightLites. I am very happy with both the product and customer service!!! Couldn't believe how easy the installation process was. The only part that made me nervous was splicing into one of the wires for the front headlight. The new vertical running lights really does add a unique look to the Edge. Also, much prefer the white light of the LED’s for the puddle lights, license plate lights, and the interior lights.

I agree 100%!!

Here are more photos....

Here are some photos of the EcoBoost rocker panels on my Limited AWD.

They are ordered!!! Should look very nice once I get everything installed!!! For those of you wanting to know, I ordered the full set of LED lights from Dan at Daytime BrightLites. Went with option 1 for the vertical LED running lights. Also putting in the puddle lights, dome light, and the LED bulbs for the map, rear cargo light, and license plate lights. Yesterday I put on my bug shield, and tomorrow when it warms up, I will install my rear bumper protector. Just about got her the way that I want her. J I will get some pictures up real soon! Have a great weekend everyone. Suppose to be great weather here in Iowa.

Sorry about the formatting. Let's try this again. Oh and the shipping line shouldn't be there cause my dealer didn't charge me any shipping.

I don't have the full part numbers, but below is what I put together for my Ford dealer. The part number listed is from FordParts.com. If you go to FordParts.com, you can look at the schematics for these items. My Ford Dealer ordered the parts for me and installed them. Labor was $91.00. There is just one front end cap on each side. The rear end caps are built into the rocker panel molding. The rocker panel molding has plastic clips built in. There are 11 of them running the length of the molding. The existing molding will have to be pried out and more than likely you will break the clips, but that doesn't matter as the new rocker panels come with the plastic clips. All you need are the 2 clips for the front end caps. You wouldn't even need to order new screws if you’re okay with using the existing ones. I ordered new, just to be on the safe side. Ford Union Part # Description MSRP Auto 101A04 Rocker Panel 2.0L EcoBoost - Black, RH, Textured Finish 256.40 181.22 101A04 Rocker Panel 2.0L EcoBoost - Black, LH, Textured Finish 256.40 181.22 10176 Rocker Panel Moulding 2.0L EcoBoost - Black, RH, Textured Finish 64.35 45.48 10176 Rocker Panel Moulding 2.0L EcoBoost - Black, LH, Textured Finish 64.35 45.48 HC1 Clip (6 X 20) - (4 Per Pack) 10.04 5.92 HS1 Screw (4.2 x 1.4 x 19) - (4 Per Pack) - Need 2 Packs 13.00 7.60 664.54 466.92

That was my guess too. Like the looks and if it helps with gas mileage, all the better.

The Sport rocker panels are painted and flare out similar to the EcoBoost molding, but I think the shape is slightly different. Although I have only seen a Sport in pictures, so could be wrong. Maybe it is exactly the same as the EcoBoost trim except it's smooth and painted. So you are probably right with what you saw. If you wanted to replace the trim on your Limited with the trim from the Sport, you would pay through the nose, because not only would you have to replace the rocker panels, you would also have to replace the trim just above them. Your bumpers wouldn’t match either as they would still have black on the bottom.

The SEL and Limited have the same molding and its black. The molding is different based on whether the Edge has the V6 engine or the EcoBoost engine. The Sport has a totally different shape and is body colored. The trim is also very expensive. The Sport molding would total somewhere around $2,500. Then you would have the cost of painting on top of that. It come primed only. I was able to get the EcoBoost molding and all the needed accessories for $530. The EcoBoost trim is the back plastic, but instead of wrapping down underneath (3.5L V6 models – SEL & Limited), it flares out at the bottom almost like a mini running board. I think the EcoBoost molding provides a little more protection as it sticks down further in the front and thus will help stop rocks from being kicked up by the front tires. Plus again, I think it looks nicer. Here are a couple of pictures of Edges that my dealer sold before I ordered mine. You can see the difference. The red Edge is an EcoBoost model and has the trim that I added to my Edge.