Egor416 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Just picked up my new Edge SEL last week and everything works like a charm so far. No Sync problems....yet! The only complaint I have are the headlights, as it seems like they're angled too low. About 15 feet in front of the car the lights stop and there is a distinct line that seems like the lights are being obstructed by something. I was driving a few nights ago on a road without any street lights and couldn't see more than 2 car lenghts ahead and had to turn to the brights on. Seems to me like something isn't right here. Anyone else have the same problem or could this be something individual to my Edge that could be corrected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I have the same complaint with our 2011 Fusion and our previous 2010 Fusion. However, the brights are the best I have seen. :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Edges and Fusions seem to have the worst factory headlamp aiming ever. I have one of each and have raised the headlamps on each at least 2 full turns if not more with no detrimental effects - no flashes from other drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egor416 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Edges and Fusions seem to have the worst factory headlamp aiming ever. I have one of each and have raised the headlamps on each at least 2 full turns if not more with no detrimental effects - no flashes from other drivers. Hopefully it's that simple. I'll see what I can do, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hopefully it's that simple. I'll see what I can do, thanks! Be sure to test it on a wall at 25 ft to see how much you're raising it and check it afterwards to make sure you don't raise them too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egor416 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Be sure to test it on a wall at 25 ft to see how much you're raising it and check it afterwards to make sure you don't raise them too high. I haven't had a chance to actually look under the hood yet, so how easy is it to raise them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I haven't had a chance to actually look under the hood yet, so how easy is it to raise them? Including raising and lowering the hood and turning the screw? About 30 seconds. Once you find the screw. It should be right on top of the lamps. It's white plastic and looks like it needs a big allen wrench but you actually use a slim phillips head screwdriver down inside the hex opening. IIRC and assuming they haven't changed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hmm. No issues with the headlight aiming on mine. Seems a simple enough fix either way though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 How are the brights on the new Edge? And how is the "corner lights" on the Edge? I see where there is a lens on the side of the projector lens that appears to provide some side lighting. I do miss the bright side turning lights on my Continental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egor416 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Including raising and lowering the hood and turning the screw? About 30 seconds. Once you find the screw. It should be right on top of the lamps. It's white plastic and looks like it needs a big allen wrench but you actually use a slim phillips head screwdriver down inside the hex opening. IIRC and assuming they haven't changed it. Seems simple enough. Hopefully it's a quick fix. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egor416 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 How are the brights on the new Edge? And how is the "corner lights" on the Edge? I see where there is a lens on the side of the projector lens that appears to provide some side lighting. I do miss the bright side turning lights on my Continental. From what I've noticed so far the brights seem great. Can't say I've noticed the effects of the corner lights yet however. I'll keep an eye out now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneekr Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 The adjustment screw akirby described should look similar to this: Here's the outline from the owner's guide: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwestbiker Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 seems to me the dealer should make it right. I for one would request them to readjust them simply because if I broke something - I'd be responsible - sort of like scratching the paint I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 seems to me the dealer should make it right. I for one would request them to readjust them simply because if I broke something - I'd be responsible - sort of like scratching the paint I would think. You're not going to break anything by turning the adjustment screw. And there isn't anything for the dealer to 'make right' because there is no factory spec for them to be adjusted to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri23 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The adjustment screw akirby described should look similar to this: Here's the outline from the owner's guide: Wow thank you for posting that. That is extremely helpful. Even a non techy person like me can probably figure it out from that. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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