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Flush won't harm a heater core unless its already compromised. Most of these problems are caused by an actuator. (Note in some cases the actuator is working but the shaft that runs between the two doors was broken. Even though the car didn't have a separate heating system, the passenger side was working but the shaft running over to the other side was broken.) Yours may be ok, but I'd verify that the actual doors are opening and closing properly before spending $3k. As the heater core was replaced in 2019, the only reason (that I'm aware of) that would cause a heater core to clog is by not changing coolant at 105k miles or by mixing different coolants without doing a complete flush. (I'm aware that the maintenance manual specifies 105k miles, but I change mine at 60k.)

Found this on the web. "The 2014 Ford Edge has an OEM camera system that uses a dedicated Local Interconnect Network (LIN) to communicate with the Body Control Module (BCM) and a shielded video signal to the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). Interfacing with this proprietary system using a generic aftermarket camera may be difficult and might require specialized adapters or professional installation." You may be better off using an aftermarket camera. •Red 12 volt power (from backup light wiring) •Black ground. •Yellow is video signal.

Don't have access to the wiring diagrams, so this is from other cars. Normally the glove box lamp wiring connects to a plug located underneath the passenger side of the dashboard, near the passenger side airbag area. (Will probably be wire tied to the frame.) The power for the glove light is integrated into the vehicle's general interior lighting circuit. Drop the glove box, look for the connector underneath the dash, near the vent duct on the passenger side. Should a two-wire connector. Did you see this post? .

Sounds like the PCV system is malfunctioning. I know on the 2.7 L, you're supposed to wait 15-30 minutes before checking to oil level, to allow it to drain down. Otherwise you'll get a low reading. .

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OEM valve? If yes, believe I'd smoke the vac lines again, may have caused a crack or something.

I would offer two possibilities. As you suspected, one very real possibility could be that the plastic valve cover is cracked, or the sealant has failed, creating an oil leak that drips into the spark plug wells. Another, (and more common possibility) is that oil was spilled during a past oil change and pooled in the spark plug well.

Good information. Don't know about others, but if I drive off with my cell's Bluetooth turned off, I get a warning message that no phones are paired. Can't tell you how many times this has happened over the years.

I'd suspect that your EVAP system purge valve is stuck open.

You didn't mention whether you checked the BMD (battery Management System.) It's attached to the negative battery cable. It measures the battery's voltage, current, and temperature & tells the alternator how to charge the battery at the proper rate,

Personally I would never use anything but OEM. Period. I talked with my independent mechanic about this a month ago. What he does, cost, loaner, etc. He said he drops the sub frame to change the water pump. While the engine is out he also changes the timing chain, tensioners & chain guides (comes as a kit), plugs, coil packs, serpentine belt and tensioner, camshaft position sensors & camshaft actuators. Think there was one or two more items, but can't remember. Basically anything he can easily get to while the engine was out and is known to fail. I mentioned the transmission OSS, etc & he said he does not touch anything on the transmission; unless its a problem. Change all fluids of course: oil, transmission, steering, brake and coolant. Change air cleaner. Clean throttle body, MAF & EGR. Though inspection of all suspension and steering components. Most of the engines this mechanic works on are over 150k so you could afford to be conservative due to your milage.) But ...! ALL PARTS ARE MOTORCRAFT. .

See if this video helps.

At the time I heard them, I was in a car with a good friend and we thought the PBC was a good group. And then the Beatles came on ..... Only heard PBC once, that particular night. Must not have been popular back in the Midwest. (Esp with the Beatles becoming huge in the American market.) Psychedelic wasn't all that big back in the midwest. Huge when I finally got to California in early 66.

"Were you listing to Boss Radio (Rock and Roll) in the 60's?" WLS out of Chicago & WSM out of Nashville. Dick Biondi was a crazy DJ on WLS back in the 60's. Screaming, always screaming. Huge audience. Used to call himself the "wild I-tralian." First DJ in the country to introduce the Beatles. Several others as well. Remember he held a contest, which did the audience think would be the bigger hit, the "Beatles" Please, Please Me, or a song (forget which) by the "Peanut Butter Conspiracy." (Care to guess who won?) That was the first time Americans ever heard the Beatles. Anyway, I remember that night (for certain other reasons.) That was right after a basketball sectional game, back in 63. (H.S. Basketball - Indiana.) He got fired after he cracked the joke "guess what new game they're playing in Washington? Its called Jack-in-the-box." (Jackie Kennedy just announced that she was pregnant.) They cut to commercial and when they came back, he was gone. That was the night the music died. (At least on AM radio ... Dick Biondi was as big a celebrity as we had in the Midwest. And we'd pretty much forgotten Buddy Holly by then.) .

IThat's a bad sign. The water pump is leaking and he should NOT DRIVE THE CAR. It will cause damage. Get it serviced immediately. I'm going to have my 09 MKX changed at around ~150—175k for preventive maintenance. At that time, will also have everything else that fails replaced as well, ie, timing chain and guides, cam phasers (not a common failure on naturally aspirated 350's, but why chance it), spark plugs, coil boots, PVC, etc. On the fence over also changing the injectors and coils. Motorcraft parts only, of course.