The reason for my post was to see if anyone had experienced this type of leak on their Ford Edge. I clearly only removed items that are permitted to be serviced by the owner. My investigation of the leak in no way jeopardized my warranty and helped the service department identify the problem quickly. In addition, I have come back to inform others who may have the same problem and want to know more.
These are the responses I received from a Ford Edge Facebook page when I posted the same details this morning:
Outstanding work. great analysis and pictures I personally learned a lot from your experiences and write up. Thanks.
Hydraulic mount failed. Do not see that too often.
BRAVO!!!!!!! Hydraulic mounts are not a surprise, but for them to fail in this manner, definitely! Perhaps Gen 1 & 1.5 do not have hydraulic trans mounts? Not even sure the motor mounts/control arm bushings are hydraulic. I know they are on the SHO, maybe the remainder of the Taurus line also.