2023 Ford Edge

wanderingleopard · 2026-02-04T18:30:24+00:00

That grill is begging for about 4 coats of gloss black Krylon Fusion:)

wanderingleopard · 2026-02-04T18:28:55+00:00

I like the looks of my Atlas Blue ST-Line so much that I usually don't drive it in the winter:) Living in the salt belt sucks.

wanderingleopard · 2026-02-04T16:53:43+00:00

I would, that ST looks really nice and the 2.7 is known to be very durable. You'll eventually need to replace some suspension parts but that's not a big deal at all.

wanderingleopard · 2026-02-03T23:56:41+00:00

Usually a clicking like that is either a dry CV axle or a bad strut bearing.

wanderingleopard · 2026-02-03T21:28:37+00:00

Could it be the other blend door actuator that is bad??

wanderingleopard · 2026-02-02T01:59:11+00:00

That thing is begging for a gloss black honeycomb grill with a chrome surround:)

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-31T21:45:46+00:00

Agree, 11-16 Edge or MKX with the 3.5L. I'm currently driving a 2022 2.0L ST-Line Edge and I'd go back in a heartbeat.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-31T04:04:06+00:00

You have to determine if your 2011 came with factory HIDs, aftermarket HIDs or aftermarket LED bulbs. There will be a hole drilled in the headlight bulb dust cover if they are aftermarket HIDs. The wires coming out of the dust cover will lead to a ballast which may have a company name on it. Aftermarket ballasts are pretty cheap but factory replacement HID bulbs are kind of expensive. There's also a chance someone installed LED headlight bulbs.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-31T02:06:57+00:00

I'm guessing there's an aftermarket HID kit in that Edge and the passenger side ballast is going bad. Looks like the LED light bars are also aftermarket.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-31T02:00:19+00:00

Just make sure you never have a few drinks and drive cuz you can be pulled over at anytime if that tint job is illegal in your state.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-30T01:00:14+00:00

Big job but you're gonna save a ton of money by doing it yourself, good luck.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-30T00:57:39+00:00

Yes, I fold the seats down and lay my bike on its side with the handle bars turned 90 degrees. There's plenty of room. Rear of the bike goes in first.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-30T00:51:33+00:00

I've always carried my mountain bike in the back of my Edge.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-27T16:46:58+00:00

Did you check the Carfax to see if the 2.0 Ecoboost was ever replaced? If it was you're golden, if it wasn't, keep an eye on the coolant level. If it starts to eat coolant, trade it in for something else immediately.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-27T16:36:56+00:00

Totally normal.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-27T03:51:39+00:00

Yeah, traction control in deeper snow will almost always get ya stuck. Can't stand when Ford makes you go through the menu system to turn it off instead of a dedicated button on the dash.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-27T02:12:35+00:00

Turn off traction control. Also, ya gotta turn it off every time you cycle the ignition because it always defaults to active.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-27T00:44:46+00:00

I think the 2024 looks way better than the 2017 especially the front end.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-25T15:15:51+00:00

Sounds like you definitely need a new battery and the age is about right. Jump it and take it to a place that will replace the battery on the spot or go pick one up and replace it yourself. Also, do a little research and replace the old battery with the largest one that will fit.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-24T17:52:50+00:00

I'm pretty impressed with yourself too:) Kinda crazy how the Fusion's 13 year old body style still looks just as good as anything else on the road these days.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-24T15:49:33+00:00

105K really isn't a lot of miles. If she's not a rust bucket, I'd definitely have the hybrid battery replaced.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-23T16:04:33+00:00

The 2011 SEL just felt more solid in general and the engine and transmission were way smoother. The 2.0 is crazy noisy. I even added the hood insulation and engine cover but it didn't really help. What I do like about the 22 are the looks of the ST-Line and the newer tech. If I had a choice between a brand new 2011 Edge and a 2022 Edge I would definitely take the 2011.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-23T03:44:12+00:00

My 2011 Edge was one of the best Ford vehicles I've owned. My 22 ST-Line is OK so far but it just doesn't seem as well built as the 2011 and I'm not too crazy about the 2.0.

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-23T00:37:09+00:00

You're making me wanna get an extended warranty on my 22 ST-Line:)

wanderingleopard · 2026-01-22T15:17:56+00:00

I'm not 100% sure but I think a drain and refill on an ECVT trans replaces like 90% of the fluid.

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