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Reading the above seems Ford made a change 1-16-09. Good luck on your quest.

Long time no post. Sorry Torquerules, but this is most likely too late to help you. This is my first post on this thread since December 2010. I've replaced my 2007 Edge with a 2017 Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid. Reason? Ford didn't/doesn't built Edge hybrids. Escape seemed a little too small. Seems there was a rumor that Ford was working on a hydrogen fuel cell motor using the Edge platform. This was some time ago and haven't hear anything further. Reason for this post: sold Edge Sept. 2017 with 66k+ miles and still have air dam in garage attic. Also have LED high-mount (3rd) brake light, Dash-Mat, 4 tannish color dash vents (replaced by black) (if I can find them). Probably some more I've forgotten about. Maybe I should start new "flea market" thread. Do any of the first adopters still have their 2007 Edges?

Look @ first pic in Post #1

No, the bulb has only the four LEDs U see. Surprisingly, the light output is quite good. It seems that enkmall (eBay) still sells these @ $6.38/pr. free S&H.

I agree with ventilation short comings pointed out above, but my main concern with original design is glare that occurs when sun is "just right to be wrong" as pics show. It's hard to believe someone on Edge design team didn't catch this. I like these vents from the SE (least expensive model) better than the "bright" ones from the pricier trim lines. Dash has a subdued classy appearance. I paid $183 including tax @ dealer, but they're available @ Tasca Ford for about $150 including S&H. Part #s: 9T4Z-19893-AA: RH Inner 9T4Z-19893-AB: LH Inner 9T4Z-19893-AC: LH Outer 9T4Z-19893-AD: RH Outer PS: 2/10/2019 - Another consideration to change to black was because they looked much better because the dash was black.? Wish I'd sent pic of original tan vents.

Just follow the instructions in post #1.

These bulbs are white, but I can't say that they're hyper or super white. Keep in mind I did this two years ago. I went to eBay & searched for LED lights, found that enkmall is still in business but it looks as though his product line has changed. Where ever U buy make sure U get 31 mm length.

Since I added 12-22-09 comment to post #1 above, I have taken some more trips. Two back to back at 110 miles each & two of 300+ miles. I have not encountered any problems yet. One reason I don’t like appearance of air dam is it’s not straight across the bottom. It curves up in the middle. The one on the 2010 (& maybe also 2009) is straight across at the bottom. If I were to replace, I’d use newer straight bottom version (provided bolt hole placement is same.)

Indeed it is. :yup: If U want a chuckle go to thread in this forum called “Finger Prints on GPS Display>Does U’r Nav Screen Look Like a Crime Scene?” to :read: posts about popsicle stick stylus.

I’m guessing U’r referring to the gray “rug.” It’s a “DashMat” dash cover & one reason I use it is to cut down on glare. I have posts in this forum in a thread called “DashMat Brand Dash Cover.” :read: ing the posts in that thread will tell U more than U probably want to know about dash covers.

Cheers Lex, Think stylus & it comes across a little classier. :yup:

Inexpensive visor for nav/radio can be made from aluminum roof flashing. If U have access to a bar folder or small box & pan brake, U can add seams to leading edges for rigidity & safety. Small diameter rubber or plastic tubing can cover sharp edges for safety.

Can anyone confirm functionality of short 1-3/4”- 2-1/4” “air dam” attached to bottom of black portion of front bumper? It seems to be a curb catcher/driveway dragger. An air dam can serve to create a low-pressure area below car to aid cooling, but this one may just be a styling feature. Or maybe it’s used to strengthen bottom edge of bumper. I like the look with it removed, but I don't want to interfere with cooling or other important purpose. (1) Bumper grill & air dam in place. (2) Charcoal window screen to keep bugs out of radiator & black pet screen to help protect trans. cooler. (3) F-150 bug collection after 700 mile trip. 12-22-09 - Have recently completed two 300+ mile trips @ interstate speeds (65-80 mph) & nothing blew up, so unless someone chimes in with advice to the contrary, I'll take it that I'm OK with air dam removal.

For U that remember Orion’s post #111, pg 6, this thread, about how the right license light points to right and “…looks like CRAP!!,” the solution I suggested in post #115 works. Start with post #111 & :read: from there. U’ve probably noticed that we get an e-mail notice only when post is first made to thread we’ve “subscribed” to, but not when edits have been made. Purpose of this post is to generate an e-mail notice to U subscribers.

Hi Yank, Yes, resistor is necessary to drop voltage. I think heat insignificant in area under console cover. LEDs, by design, are pretty intense. My blue, while fairly bright, is not distracting. U could use a Radio Shack unit as described in post #7 above if any of those colors works for U. They have a nice soft glow. Home brew cigarette lighter cup holder light for '05 F-150 using Radio Shack amber. I used parts similar to these: Wal-Mart has better cigarette lighter plug with wires already attached. IIRC, about $2.00.