skiguy67 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Where are all the grease points on 2008 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum White Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I could be wrong but, I don't think there are any of what we old timers consider grease zirks on an Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I think most auto companies have decided that zerk fittings are not good for their replacement part profits. Grease needles can by your friend if you want to extend the life of factory balljoints and tierods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Just like engine hand cranks and 8-track stereo systems, grease fittings have long disappeared from the modern automobile. You won't miss them, don't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I can't remember the last time I heard of a ball joint or tie rod end failing on a modern vehicle due to lack of lubrication. Totally not necessary.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) On 8/9/2012 at 1:29 AM, akirby said: I can't remember the last time I heard of a ball joint or tie rod end failing on a modern vehicle due to lack of lubrication. Totally not necessary.. A, you must never have owned an F150 or Explorer. After the balljoints failed, I always replaced them with greaseable Moogs. It is possible to stop a factory balljoint from squeaking with a grease needle after they are dry but by then it's usually to late. Old grease kinda turns into a thick mud-like substance that doesn't lubricate very well. Edited August 9, 2012 by fishx65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 On 8/9/2012 at 1:58 AM, fishx65 said: A, you must never have owned an F150 or Explorer. After the balljoints failed, I always replaced them with greaseable Moogs. It is possible to stop a factory balljoint from squeaking with a grease needle after they are dry but by then it's usually to late. Old grease kinda turns into a thick mud-like substance that doesn't lubricate very well. I've owned 2 Rangers, 2 Explorers, An Aviator and an Expedition. Never had a problem due to lack of lubrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 On 8/9/2012 at 1:58 AM, fishx65 said: Old grease kinda turns into a thick mud-like substance that doesn't lubricate very well. Only if the seal fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashields303 Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Ford has listed under the 40,000 mile check for a 2013 Ford edge to perform the following: Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage, ball joints,suspension joints, half and drive shafts, and u -joints. Edited January 15, 2017 by sashields303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Nothing to grease all sealed. Until you start replacing parts with grease fittings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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