Osiris1975 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hey there, So I'm one week into owning my Edge and had some observations and questions. I gotta say I love the car so far, and I'm very happy with it, even though I'm having some things serviced this friday. I've got a few questions: 1) Can I put in the stock nav unit that works with Sync into my Edge? Has anyone done so, and if so, can you DIY it? 2) I noticed some shuddering when turning the car at low speeds, like say when backing out of a parking lot? Is this normal? 3) I also noticed that power to the power connections seems to stay on even when the car is off. I plug in a portable GPS and it stays on when I leave the car. I'd prefer it'd turn off automatically, so is there a way to change this? If not, is it likely I could drain my battery by having things plugged in (phone, iPod, GPS)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hey there, So I'm one week into owning my Edge and had some observations and questions. I gotta say I love the car so far, and I'm very happy with it, even though I'm having some things serviced this friday. I've got a few questions: 1) Can I put in the stock nav unit that works with Sync into my Edge? Has anyone done so, and if so, can you DIY it? 2) I noticed some shuddering when turning the car at low speeds, like say when backing out of a parking lot? Is this normal? 3) I also noticed that power to the power connections seems to stay on even when the car is off. I plug in a portable GPS and it stays on when I leave the car. I'd prefer it'd turn off automatically, so is there a way to change this? If not, is it likely I could drain my battery by having things plugged in (phone, iPod, GPS)? For number 2, are you cranking the wheel too tight and rubbing the tires on the wheel wells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcher Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hey there, So I'm one week into owning my Edge and had some observations and questions. I gotta say I love the car so far, and I'm very happy with it, even though I'm having some things serviced this friday. I've got a few questions: 1) Can I put in the stock nav unit that works with Sync into my Edge? Has anyone done so, and if so, can you DIY it? 2) I noticed some shuddering when turning the car at low speeds, like say when backing out of a parking lot? Is this normal? 3) I also noticed that power to the power connections seems to stay on even when the car is off. I plug in a portable GPS and it stays on when I leave the car. I'd prefer it'd turn off automatically, so is there a way to change this? If not, is it likely I could drain my battery by having things plugged in (phone, iPod, GPS)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcher Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 To point #3, I left a cell phone cord, just the cord plugged in and it drained my battery completely in 3 days. Some say this can't happen, it was the only battery problem I've had and I learned my lesson about leaving anything plugged in. I haven't had any battery problems since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris1975 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 For number 2, are you cranking the wheel too tight and rubbing the tires on the wheel wells? I don't think so, because it happens even when the wheel is turning a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I don't think so, because it happens even when the wheel is turning a little bit. Does the alignment seem ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris1975 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Does the alignment seem ok? Yup, alignment seems fine. I found a TSB regarding 08 edges about power steering fluid leak. Is this something that could happen if the power steering reserve is low? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hey there, So I'm one week into owning my Edge and had some observations and questions. I gotta say I love the car so far, and I'm very happy with it, even though I'm having some things serviced this friday. I've got a few questions: 1) Can I put in the stock nav unit that works with Sync into my Edge? Has anyone done so, and if so, can you DIY it? 2) I noticed some shuddering when turning the car at low speeds, like say when backing out of a parking lot? Is this normal? 3) I also noticed that power to the power connections seems to stay on even when the car is off. I plug in a portable GPS and it stays on when I leave the car. I'd prefer it'd turn off automatically, so is there a way to change this? If not, is it likely I could drain my battery by having things plugged in (phone, iPod, GPS)? Hi Osiris. I have an '09 AWD Edge...I'm not sure if this problem exists w/ all Edges, or maybe just the AWDs. Yes, mine has this too...kind-a subtle...just at very low speeds as if I'm backing out of the garage or parking spot while turning the wheel... It's not been enough to cause me concern though... Has anyone else had this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S281ETT Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Haven't had any of these issues, but I have an 07 MKX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris1975 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi Osiris. I have an '09 AWD Edge...I'm not sure if this problem exists w/ all Edges, or maybe just the AWDs. Yes, mine has this too...kind-a subtle...just at very low speeds as if I'm backing out of the garage or parking spot while turning the wheel... It's not been enough to cause me concern though... Has anyone else had this problem? Well I will mention it at my service appointment on Friday, have them take a look. I'll post back here on what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris1975 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Well I will mention it at my service appointment on Friday, have them take a look. I'll post back here on what they say. So turns out I had the PTO seal problem too, they replaced the seal with the newly designed one. They think the shuddering/vibration while backing up and turning at slow speeds was related to low fluids caused by the PTO leak problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiam Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 hello... I have had my 2008 edge for a week now also and I notice the power steering shudder issue.. seems like it's struggling to turn the wheels sometimes.. should I just take the car into Ford to have them look at the PTO seal? hmm.. mine is a 2008 limited awd with roof, wheel, and nav packages.. other than that I am very happy with the car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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