fraychild

You don't have to spend too much at the dealership - You can pick up a 2010 Ford Navigation system from Ebay if you're patient enough or you could pick up one of these for a good deal: Ford Aftermarket Navigation System

Bringing back a dead thread - but for those who may still want to know this - If you're tapping into the Driver Side Kick Panel for the Ford Edge VSS Wire, you must tap into the Brown/Green wire... This Brown/Green wire is twisted with a Blue/Orange wire. Just make sure you use the Brown/Green wire for the VSS. Also, for Illumination, I just tapped into the signal wire from the Hazard Light switch... It's a Dark Brown wire, it lights up the Hazard button when you turn on the light switch... It's right there and easy to tap into! Now this thread could go cold again...

Anyone selling or know someone who's selling the factory subwoofer and enclosure that comes with the Audiophile system? I'm really interested in picking one up for my Edge - Please let me know! Thanks!!

Pics of my car by the way.... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3117239 - If link fails, try this: www.cardomain.com/id/fraychild

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I WILL SAY TO YOU GUYS IS THIS: The Manifold is a BREEZE to take out - Seriously - don't let that complicated-engine-look fool you!! - THE MOST time you will spend is trying to get a good grip on those rubber hoses connected to the rear of the manifold - That's because they are located in rather awkward spots and since the cars are new - they require a little elbow grease on your part to pull them out - Everything else is guaranteed easy!! Sorry - I didn't use a torque wrench - I've been working on cars for some time now - I'm not gonna pretend I'm some super-mechanic, but I know when not to overtighten a bolt - especially when the Manifold is made of hard plastic... It's actually an Intake Manifold - it has a built-in a gasket (green) - There was no need for me to change that as it looked brand new and didn't even have a dot of oil on it.... At this point i really wish i had taken pictures... i know how important/informative/helpful those pictorial write-ups can be... I've used quite a few if them in the past...

I just did this yesterday - I should've taken pictures and do a write-up about it - sorry guys - but here goes: Background Info: I drive a 2007 Edge SE FWD at 51K miles - I do a lot of NY - AL - FL trips so I figured it was time to change the spark plugs and air filter - Parts I bought - 6 NGK Platinum Spark Plugs Item # TR55GP Stock # 3403 Gap: .054" First off, if you're attempting this, I'm assuming you're someone mechanically inclined or at least somewhat of a grease monkey - NO NEED for me to tell you how to change the first THREE spark plugs that stare at you when you pop-up your hood - These should be child play for you... if not, take your car to a shop and stop reading... (no offense)... The back ones are the fun ones to get to! Keep in mind you will need to move a lot of the wire harnesses around - you may have to cut a few tie-down clips or zip-ties to help you out. 1 - Remove the Air Box - Remove Air Filter - No need to dismantle the whole Unit into pieces... Loosen up the clip clamp at the Throttle Body and pull out the whole Unit - ** Disconnect the Sensors, Disconnect the Front Rubber Hose and the little valve underneath ** 2 - Loosen and remove the screws that hold down the manifold (6 total I think in the front) - There is a super long one all by itself in the middle - the others are at the edges ** Also, take your time to detach the Wire Harness/Hoses strapped to the Manifold (in the front) you can do this by removing the black electrical tape and replacing later when you're done ... 3 - There is one screw under the Throttle Body - remove it - it's kinda' hidden but you'll see it. 4 - There is another one on top of the manifold towards the back - it's hidden under the hood cowl ** Look on top of your engine towards the back - Locate two rubber hoses attached to the manifold - FYI - You will be working in a very TIGHT spot, but be patient and make sure you don't give up! ** 5 - Loosen/Detach Rubber Hose on the Left (Pass Side) attached to the Manifold (PCV Valve?) - Make sure you don't drop it - it connects the manifold to the Engine - it's a small "L-shaped" hose ** There is a tiny connector right below that valve, you cannot see it but you can feel it, it's easy to remove, just unplug it - AGAIN, it's a tight spot, but not impossible to work with. ** 6 - Loosen/Detach another Rubber Hose on the Right (Driver Side) and your manifold is ready to come off - Move it around, and pull it out... careful with the wire harnesses around and the other hoses that are sitting on top of the engine. Make sure you Disconnect the Mass Air Flow Sensor and Air Temperature Sensors!!! Once you pull out the Manifold - it is easy as cakes to replace your three other Spark Plugs - Follow the steps backwards and VOILA! - It is a LOT easier to do then all this jargon I've written - I may try to get pictures for those brave enough to attempt this - and in case you're wondering, my car feels a LOT better and smoother - granted... the Edge comes with Platinum Motorcraft Spark Plugs... I don't know about you, but I'll take NGKs over Motorcraft ANY day...

That makes two of us - I'm looking for a factory Subwoofer assembly as well from the Edge audiophile system... BTW, could someone please post some pics of their factory subwoofer? If I can't find someone selling theirs, maybe I could have a better idea of how to fabricate something... BTW, if you're planning on adding that to your ride, you'll also have to consider replacing the passenger-side interior trim panel with the side pocket, I believe that's where the subwoofer cover goes... I've found it for a decent price here: http://www.parts.com/oemcatalog/index.cfm?...playCatalogid=0

If you haven't installed them yet - YES - I have an SE and I installed fog lights in it and it looks stock now! Here's whatr you need... OEM-style Fog Lights with the Harness from www.Ebay.com Factory Chrome Covers from www.Parts.com Factory Stock Switch (optional) from www.Parts.com Check them out here: www.cardomain.com/id/fraychild

Lee - I know this is a lil' late but do you still have the factory subwoofer/enclosure lying around? I'm interested in buying one - Let me know please!

That makes two of us... If anyone has pictures of their factory subwoofer, I'd appreciate a picture as well - Thanks!

Thanks!

That's a good suggestion and I thought about that too - The seats seem to be the same altogether - physically - ... But let me put things into perspective real quick... I live in NY - the Lincoln seats are in OH - The junkyard wants $700 + $255 to ship - I doubt it'd be cheaper to drive and pick them up - spending that kind of money to just remove the leather skin? - I'd rather go the Katzkin route... LOL I guess I'll keep checking on more local junkyards and if nothing turns up - Katzkin it is....

He he he - I know about the Katzkin and of course I would've preferred having Edge leather seats - I wouldn't have to worry about the stitched "Lincoln" emblem on the headrests either - I'm asking because I know a place that has a set of MKX leather seats for sale for a fairly good price... I'd pick them up if I knew they were an easy fit - The vehicles are the same, so I expected them to have the same bolting pattern... I was more concerned with the connections part...

Hello, Just wondering if anyone knew whether or not the MKX seats would fit in an Edge - Obviously I'm asking because I have an SE with cloth and would like to consider the possibilities of adding leather... My main compatibility concern lies in the connectors for the airbags, seatbelts etc - are they the same or different? (shapes/sizes/pin layouts) - Also, are they pre-wired for the seats in regards to the automatic funtions... etc. I'd really appreciate it if anyone had that answer - :stats: :hyper:

Most definitely - I love my Edge, even with the heavy weight she's packing, there's plenty of power and torque to keep me moving on the road when I need to -:shades: Question, has anyone ever looked into leather seats from the MKX and the possible compatibilty with the Edge? I'm wondering if the connectors for airbags, seatbelts etc. are interchangeable or would "fit" each other... If anyone knows the answer to that, I'd really appreciate it!