What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?

[Jombi]

1 hour ago, vtchopperdude said:

Ya, it definitely has a variable speed. I turned the car on last night, with the AC on. The fan was running. After about 5 mins, you hear the fan kick up to a higher speed, and sounds like a jet taking off. So, the variable speed seems to be working. What else could be the problem causing warm air to blow at idle/traffic stop????

Is it possible there's a safety limiter built in?  I.e, there is a possibility that the system simply can't cool the condenser enough at 0 mph and full fan speed when it's 114 deg. out so to save itself it shuts down the compressor until enough airflow is available to safely run it (I'm referring to the OP who's in AZ...I'm assuming you're in Vermont based on handle, which I doubt is 114 deg. but still the premise may be valid). 

 

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

There are failsafe mechanisms, but in engine overheat situations only, where normal cooling procedures fail to reduce engine/coolant temps.  Then you have alternate cylinder firing, with air being used to cool the cylinder not fired.  Has been a Ford strategy for at least the last 14 years or so.

 

Compressor shutdown may also happen during extended WOT runs.

Edited September 1, 2020 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W

[vtchopperdude]

10 hours ago, Jombi said:

Is it possible there's a safety limiter built in?  I.e, there is a possibility that the system simply can't cool the condenser enough at 0 mph and full fan speed when it's 114 deg. out so to save itself it shuts down the compressor until enough airflow is available to safely run it (I'm referring to the OP who's in AZ...I'm assuming you're in Vermont based on handle, which I doubt is 114 deg. but still the premise may be valid). 

 

 

I'm in south GA, and it's in the high 90s and high humidity when it has trouble at idle.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

humidity and cold temps too can play havoc with ecoboosts.  but it is a tuning issue more than anything else.  i would check the intercooler for crud buildup as that has potential to get sucked into the engine.

[lildisco]

Road trip MPG, 2020 SEL AWD 

[lildisco]

Got back from said road trip & promptly did an oil change with Mobil 1 5W30 & a Motorcraft FL-910S filter (Ford & their crazy part #'s, BE8Z-6731-AB is a FL-910S) at 2,863 miles as well as started 1 coat of  undercoating it with fluid film. 

Edited October 26, 2020 by lildisco

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

looks great!

[lildisco]

added OEM Splash Gaurds Front & Rear.  Also added the dual horn instead of the road runner single horn, MUCH Better ?

 

Working on a Engine Cover & Hood insulation, as well as painting the brake calipers

[lildisco]

Drivers side done 

[Xtra]

Last night my car was broken into. Most of my neighbors  have  security cameras of one kind or another, and it was a gang of 3 men  ( could have been more, but the videos  only captured 3 of them. They hit every car on the street and somehow opened my car as fast as if they had keys. They could not get into my neighbors Audi or his Chevy truck though. Two men on one side of the street, one man on the other side. They could cover and watch each other work from across the street. If I had confronted the one guy his buddies across the street could rescue him and mess me up. 3 on 1 .... we got to see what they were wearing and the face of one. The thieves rifled through my car and only took a couple dollars. The car stank of booze like a dirty bum.   They were in and out of my car in about  one minute. No damages that I can see just a few bucks. . Now,  I will start locking the gate, install motion sensor lights, and add more cameras to get better videos.  

[enigma-2]

6 hours ago, Xtra said:

They hit every car on the street and somehow opened my car as fast as if they had keys. 

Probably using bump keys.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

Maybe a Taser rigged to the alarm system?  Sorry to hear that your Edge was violated, Xtra.  Damage or no, it is an unsettling feeling.

[Gadgetjq]

13 hours ago, Xtra said:

 Now,  I will start locking the gate, install motion sensor lights, and add more cameras to get better videos.  

What you need is this little guy:  https://amzn.to/3eMxZrN

It steps 5 volts up to 40 kilovolts, enough for an eye opening shock but the amperage is really low so you won't actually kill anyone (probably).  You'll find 'how to' videos on YouTube showing how to rig your door handle(s) with a switch so when someone gives the handle a tug (with the vehicle locked) the current flows from their hand to ground.  It has the makings of a really fun video.

 

Edited November 10, 2020 by Gadgetjq

[Xtra]

4 hours ago, Gadgetjq said:

What you need is this little guy:  https://amzn.to/3eMxZrN

It steps 5 volts up to 40 kilovolts, enough for an eye opening shock but the amperage is really low so you won't actually kill anyone (probably).  You'll find 'how to' videos on YouTube showing how to rig your door handle(s) with a switch so when someone gives the handle a tug (with the vehicle locked) the current flows from their hand to ground.  It has the makings of a really fun video.

 

Very interesting, as much as I would like to use something like this, or a baseball bat, the liability is too great for me. 

[Xtra]

11 hours ago, enigma-2 said:

Probably using bump keys.

I believe you are correct sir. the video shows the thief pointing something at the door of the car, then he drops it and picks it up,   it looks similar to a key fob. 

[Xtra]

11 hours ago, WWWPerfA_ZN0W said:

 Sorry to hear that your Edge was violated, Xtra.  Damage or no, it is an unsettling feeling.

Thank you, everyone, for your support. You are correct WWWPerf-ZNOW, though there was no damage and the loss of a couple of bucks is minor,   I do feel violated, the guy walked past my gate, up my driveway, and the car was just 10 feet from my front door. Photos have been posted on our local neighborhood watch website, and the police have been notified.  

[PrinzII]

Traded the 2011 Limited for a 2018 SEL.......

[PrinzII]

On 11/9/2020 at 7:43 PM, Xtra said:

Last night my car was broken into. Most of my neighbors  have  security cameras of one kind or another, and it was a gang of 3 men  ( could have been more, but the videos  only captured 3 of them. They hit every car on the street and somehow opened my car as fast as if they had keys. They could not get into my neighbors Audi or his Chevy truck though. Two men on one side of the street, one man on the other side. They could cover and watch each other work from across the street. If I had confronted the one guy his buddies across the street could rescue him and mess me up. 3 on 1 .... we got to see what they were wearing and the face of one. The thieves rifled through my car and only took a couple dollars. The car stank of booze like a dirty bum.   They were in and out of my car in about  one minute. No damages that I can see just a few bucks. . Now,  I will start locking the gate, install motion sensor lights, and add more cameras to get better videos.  

 

Xtra, I am sorry that happened to you. 

[PrinzII]

2 hours ago, PrinzII said:

Traded the 2011 Limited for a 2018 SEL.......

 

This just sunk in:  I literally have owned three different trim levels of Edge and two generations (2008 SE, 2011 Limited, 2018 SEL).  

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

13 hours ago, PrinzII said:

Traded the 2011 Limited for a 2018 SEL.......

Congrats!  Seems you like the nature of the Edge enough to carry on!

[dajo2012]

Sorry to hear this.  Where do you live Xtra?

[PrinzII]

14 hours ago, WWWPerfA_ZN0W said:

Congrats!  Seems you like the nature of the Edge enough to carry on!

 

It fits my everyday needs.  Not too big.  Not too small.  Just right.

 

Now, if we can convince Ford not to kill it off.............

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

would like to see a hybrid system like in the Police Interceptor Utility.  but rumors have it that a full electric is planned.  we shall see!

[dolsen]

Got my E50 tune from Unleashed Tuning dialed in, and it's kinda unreal how fast it feels.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

boosted engines love E. vroom vroom!