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I'm REALLY getting TIRED of EVERONE sticking their hand in my pocket . TiVo, Sirius/Xm, Direct Tv, Toll Roads, red light cameras, can't go to either mail without going through a dozen pieces wanting to MAKE me a deal, etc, etc. ab

I'm going to guess ... Dramatically Ford spends BIG $'s tuning the intake system, it is worth ever .01 for the improved millage. Note: I would still like to try one but fell the $300 would be better spent on better brake pads or REAL wheels. ab

Computer or hand calculated? 08 MKX FWD I'm not going to post the break-in period, your mileage WILL improve. Our computer is mmmm optimistic. An h indicates highway Hand calculated--------Computer These are from July Aug 08 23.9 h----------------------25.0 23.1 h----------------------23.6 17.1------------------------19.2 18.3------------------------19.2 These are from Jan Feb 09 19.2------------------------20.8 19.7------------------------19.6 18.4------------------------20.1 18.7------------------------19.5 17.8------------------------19.1 I have a more complete record. ab

Which brings up the next question. Are they having the same failure rate as the edge? Don't laugh I've been around a few engineers :wacko: that can't see the haystack for all the needles. Could be as simple as the Edge is a little heaver/lighter than the others = different angle on the offending shaft. Someone mentioned earlier that the exhaust is VERY close to this seal. ab

A couple of questions Anybody know who makes this PTU? Is the Edge/MKX the only Ford that uses it? ab

The door tag on our 08 says 35F/35R ab

Did you buy it "as is no warranty"? ab

I had one of those (Dodge) really liked :rolleyes: it, ran good, pulled good...When I could use it. 1800 miles bad transmission, then again at 18000 2200 bad radiator Can't remember what happen at 3500 miles but it spent 3 MORE days at the dealer etc etc etc Traded it with 37K miles, lady tracked me down.. transmission gone at 39000, paint gone etc etc But it did run and pull good at least 3 weeks out of 4. ab

After rereading your original post, "07 MKX...(demo car).... btw I took it to the dealer and the salesman couldnt figure it out either...said he would have to do some research and I should come back next week....thanks...." I'm thinking the batteries may be down/defective in the keys. Revisit your dealer and get him to fix or replace your keys. :beerchug: ab

It does sound confused. Our 08 MKX has an up AND down limit switch BUT IT DOES NOT chime on the way UP. The up limit switch when activated just stops the lift gate, no up/down. The down limit switch reverses the lift gate to the fully open position. Disconnecting the battery and stepping on the brake for a few minutes has been recommended a few times lately to resolve strange problems, you might want to give it a try. Before letting it spends a couple of days at the dealer. ab

Sorry I should have said normally aspirated. ab

I wasn't sure so I did a little research and couldn't find any other CAI's that require a tuner "NOTE: This Cold Air Kit REQUIRES a tune. Failure to use a tune can result in engine damage. For more information about purchasing a tune," Which makes me think this CAI (ONLY) install would result in little or NO increase in hp/torque. Example: A CAI (only) install on a ford 6.0 diesel results in NO increase in hp/torque. Anybody ever seen a CAI that REQUIRES a tune? ab

We had a similar event with a GM dealership. Sun roof wouldn't open (3 times), after the 3rd time it would open often (no buttons needed), then the doors stopped locking, then the right rear window went down but not up. Trouble fixed when a tech commented that you have to reset the sun roof when you disconnect the battery, and I'll fix those pinched wires. Sad to say but there are Automotive technicians and then there are people who work (???) on cars. ab

We traded UP :D from an 04 X3i and really liked it. We found the BMW not very quick but it handled and stopped almost as good as a 325. We also found the premium fuel a pain at the pump. I highly recommend you check a new X3 the new motor really wakes up the X3. BUT you won't be getting those BMW looks, most people don't know an X3 from a Santa Fe. One other thing: The MKX hasn't had any warranty work in 7 months and 15k miles, we couldn't say that about the BMW. We finally figured out that. "I have to take the Bimmer, Caddy, Mercedes in"... is a social statement. ab

Did you get it installed? I used the BLUE red wire on pin #1 on the plug for the mirror for switched power on our 08 MKX. Here are some pictures, we don't have the hole in the roof, so your may be a little differant. All the work was done in the over head console. ab

Don't call them stupid, just "mechanically un-inclined. 35 yr’s ago I helped change the oil in my new brother in law's 2 yr old Chevy with 18000+ miles for the first time , this was before he earned a Masters degree from Baylor. An ex-coworker (retired from the army) bought a LoJack for a new 97 escort. A friend tells me his wife killed a motor, the check engine light was on for several days. It would have been nice if the repair shop had repaired the problem (leaking heater core) while they were working on the symptom (burned up motor). She was back in 2 weeks for another motor. She worked for a law office so she didn't pay for the second motor. ab

10K for parts and labor does sound a little high. 15k miles even on the original oil should not cause the engine to fail (ask my brother in law what 18K oil looks like). BUT it will void your warranty. I'm betting the motor didn't have any oil the last time she drove it. I wouldn't let the dealer start without a second opinion. Try here for a much cheaper way to get a motor installed http://www.autopartsfair.com/used_engines/...-inventory.html Looks like $1500 + shipping + installation. I'm thinking you can find a "auto repair" shop in your yellow pages that will do it for 3K. BUT YOU NEED TO DO SOME HOMEWORK, check them out first. ab

Take careful notes about when the problem happens. Only happens first time you start it in the morning, outside temperature. Only happens when it's been driven several miles. Only happens when parked on a hill, uphill downhill. Doesn't happen when you push the brake then release then reapply the brake. etc. Have you run over ANYthing? You might want to get under there and look. Trust me anytime you tell the service writer that "It will not shift out of park at times when it really only happen when it's been driven will result in "Can't duplicate problem" Good luck ab

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10k on the brakes doesn't sound like much BUT a friend has to replace his wife's pads EVERY year and the rotors every other year. And he buys bulbs by the dozen If pumping the pedal does help you may have air in the system, try to keep something soft in front of you till you get it back to the seller. Good luck ab

I'm not sure about your Edge, there are 110V block heaters that are easy to use. Snow tires?? But my neighbors daughter is going to school in Chicago and they told her to not even bother bringing her coat from TX, it wouldn't be enough. ab

It might be a temperature problem, check this link. http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/...ve-reliability/ ab

How many miles on your Edge? ab

It would definitely be worth a try. Your Edge will forget almost everything it has learned about the way you drive. Your radio presets should not be lost and hopefully your sync info will be retained. I usually disconnect the battery in all my cars once a year. It's a little like shutting down your PC every night. ab

Greeting and welcome Nice quick break in, your gas millage will get better. Be sure to check Accessories and Modifications ab