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It could be a fault with the computer, but I would have it investigated rather write it off as a computer glitch. You could have a problem with the cooling system, so I would have a mechanic investigate it.

The Ford Edge (sold in Australia and New Zealand as the Endura) is available in both front wheel drive and all wheel drive. With no low range or locking hub options the mid-size SUV is not considered to have 4WD even though the all wheel drive system turns all four wheels.

Have the dealer give you the part number and name of the part required and see if you get it Ford in England or Germany, or even an independent parts supplier.

Front wheel drive models are rated at 1774kg, while all wheel drive models are rated at 1840kg.

If you are not sure get another opinion. That would probably mean having it trucked to another location, but that’s the best thing to do to make sure the advice you are getting is correct.

If you need to unlock a modern car like a Ford Edge (Endura) without a key then I hope you got good grades at Hogwarts as magic spells are the only way you'll succeed in getting into your car. However, before you grab a brick and injure yourself trying to break in, there are better alternatives (providing it isn't an emergency). Top of the bunch is to ring a qualified locksmith to come out and open the car for you for a fee. While Hollywood makes it look simple to enter a car without a key the old days of picking locks and hotwiring the ignition is pure fantasy as electronic immobilisers and modern lock designs are not simple things to beat. If a locksmith can't help you, you can have the vehicle towed to your local dealership to have it opened by them.

The Ford Edge (Endura in Australia and NZ) is rated to tow up to 2000kg of braked trailer, with an impressive 200kg of towball down-weight. This means the Ford Edge towing capacity is high enough to tow a small boat with ease.

It could be the lock-up convertor locking and unlocking if you are driving at the point of lock-up. Try changing your speed up or down and see if that affects it.

Ford released an updated Edge (Endura) model at the New York Auto Show last year, ready for the 2019 model year, so the next update or new model is thought to be at least three years away.

The 1.8-litre manual is a solid, generally reliable car compared to the automatic, which is know to be troublesome. Obviously, it doesn't have a turbo, which can also be troublesome.