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I'm sure @Haz will be able to confirm what service manual is available from Ford for your UK Model/Year. The Ford service manuals are very good, but pricey - @Haz frequently posts excerpts from these manuals.

Welcome. Many reports on this forum of the unreliability of the remanufactured alternators, leaving the owners with no option but a new OEM replacement. If you can get the car to Autozone have them test the alternator and battery - they don't charge for this.

You can download a virgin copy. https://www.motorcraftservice.com/AsBuilt

This is the one that I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z67MMGC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 There's always the option to get it tested free of charge at Autozone - either way, it's way better than guessing.

What brand of fan?

No vehicle warranty covers impact damage. There's no way to prove if the damage occurred after the used vehicle was sold or prior to the sale.

A failing battery will most often indicate fully charged which doesn't mean it's healthy - the only reliable way to address the reported issue is testing.

No idea what "everything" means. The battery tester, like the ones that Autozone will use on your vehicle at no charge, will test more than just the health of the battery - I suggest that be the first step in the diagnostics.

What have you checked so far? How about the suggestions posted in this thread?

Are you convinced that Ford doesn't specify the Motorcraft Full Synthetic and its additive package for your model with its belt driven oil pump?

Motorcraft Blend and Motorcraft Full Synthetic are both good oils and meet Ford's specs, so out of those two which would you say is best?

No doubt that the Motocraft oil is good, but wouldn't consider anything other than full synthetic.

I doubt that your owners manual is different to mine with regards the oil spec. Full Synthetic is listed as optional - i.e. for those that want to pay for the extra protection of the full synth.

Walmart Supetech, Costco Kirkland, Amazon Basics, MAG1, ......... all made by reputable American company Warren Distribution/Oil You'll find them listed here: https://www.gmdexos.com/brands/dexos1/index.html

Blend and 7K miles with a turbo charged engine wouldn't be the best if long term ownership is planned.

Blend or Full Synthetic?

Welcome. What you describe falls in the category of Latent Defect, and should have been addressed with Ford Corp. Could you share the details of the missing weld location and component? How was this repaired and by who - if it's a structural weld, which it sounds like it was, then there'd be special weld procedures involved.

This might have been self inflicted - 2000 miles ago I did the trans drain & fill multiple times. This evening I got it up to temperature and found the level on the high side - I used my oil extractor and took a little over half a quart to get it down to the midway point between MIN & MAX. Will do the PTU fluid again with the engine oil change in 5K miles.

I always got the rebates for Mobil, but I see that Amazon.com isn't included for Pennzoil rebates. I get 2% cash back with my Citi card - explain your math for getting "essential free oil".

I've been using Mobil 1 on all my vehicles and usually buy it at around $33 for a pack of 6 qrts when on special at Costco. Don't have any issues with Mobil 1 but with the great price for Pennzoil on Amazon and the abundance of good reviews I'm making the change - still got a fair amount of Mobil 1 in my garage. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil (5-Quart, Case of 3) $61.64

Thanks @Haz It confirmed my suspicion that I have transmission fluid leakage into the PTU, and I have a BIG DIY job I need to plan for. Wondering if a good used replacement PTU is an easier option vs buying more special tools to replace the seals and bushes etc. Edit: On second thoughts, no I won't be looking at a used unit, unless factory rebuilt units are available - I would welcome any pointers on best place to buy a new PTU and if there's an upgraded later model available that would work on my 2017. Ford F2GZ-7251-C Power Take Off Assembly - $797.44 I'll be making a final decision in about 4 months/5K miles.