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Your questions are based on the assumption that car body panels are zinc plated - do you have any reliable references confirming that car body panels these days are zinc plated?

You wont find any car that's galvanized. This is what I use for touch-ups Ford Shadow Black PMPC-19500-7343A Touch-Up Paint, 2-0.25 Fluid Ounces

Or better still, take it to the long existing thread on the same topic linked below by @omar302

You'll find all the information you need here:

Making an assumption that the 2019 is the same as my 2017, then all that's needed is the exhaust MOD and the first link contains a good few photos of that. From around 2016/2017 Ford started installing the intake sock, which mine has, that's why I plan on only adding the exhaust vent MOD.

The forum search doesn't work well, but Google helped find this: Its a long standing issue, for which Ford doesn't have a good repair. I plan on doing the MOD on mine soon.

You might be better off sticking to one thread only.

No, you'll need to correct the leak, and while doing that it would be a good opportunity to add the drain plug, then do frequent oil changes. Hopefully damage hasn't occurred yet, other than the seal.

Everything I've read online suggests that these plastic drain pugs last a very long time. I've done eight oil changes and my original drain plug is fine. I just keep one on hand just in case I find myself with the oil drained and the plug or its O-ring are in a poor state.

I keep a spare plastic plug on hand, just in case while doing an oil change I find the need. Going pretty cheap on Amazon. Ford FT4Z-6730-A Plug - Oil Drain $5.70

Thanks for that. I'll save that on eBay for the time that I need replacements. I bought a 2015 Mustang for my wife, and soon after took it for new tires, and had to fork out $45 for the cheapest lug nuts they had, black spline type which have already started corroding, so will look at a set of those Dodge Ram nuts for her car. https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Pc-2012-2018-DODGE-RAM-1500-BLACK-OEM-TYPE-SOLID-LUG-NUTS-14x1-50-1709DBK/272485582375?hash=item3f71680627:g:EtoAAOSwa~BYbnBj:sc:USPSPriorityMailSmallFlatRateBox!40241!US!-1

Have you had the dealership look at it?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-H2GZ-19E525-A-AIR-DEFLECTOR/114100319676?epid=28013736057&hash=item1a90e8b5bc:g:Gz4AAOSwhntbus6Y Search for: FORD H2GZ-19E525-A AIR DEFLECTOR Bought a pack of six fasteners for $12 shipped. Anyone have tips on how to remove the old ones?

Anyone know how to remove the plastic fasteners? I used a long nose pliers and pulled down on the tab in the center, and the tab came off.

My wrapping string around the fasteners did the trick for quite some time, but the rattle is back. I'll check with my local dealership to see if they'll take care of this, with my mileage at 39K. Wonder if my extended warranty that I bought from the dealership at the time of purchase for around $2K would cover this - anyone know? If they don't, I'll just go ahead and spend $18 for a set of the new fasteners on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/H2GZ-19E525-A-FORD-AIR-DEFLECTOR-KIT-OF-5-GROMMET-W718544-S300/123707187039?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3D15510b3ba8bd4cb3a7badedda97757c0%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D113295542539%26itm%3D123707187039&_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940

This could be related to R&D, but unlikely.

Can those that have done the front brakes confirm that its a 12mm hex socket needed to take the caliper off. Also, is there any special techniques for retracting the caliper pistons? Edit/Update: Its 11mm

Thanks for this informative post. I'm happy with the the original brakes performance and was planning to stick with OEM pads, but recently I've been reconsidering that. My 2017 Sport with 21" wheels is at two years and 39K miles, and since a couple of months ago I've notice and heard a slight vibration from the front when applying brakes at 70 mph, but below 50 mph its quiet and smooth - this had me start searching for a way to address this slight vibration and this led me to your post. When I checked the pads at 36K miles they still had around 50% material left, but will be installing a Power Stop kit before they're actually due for replacement because of the vibration - a shame to spend money on this when the pads have so much material left on them. I'm thinking of just doing the front with the Power Stop K7143 and the $15 rebate which makes it $159 https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2017,edge,2.7l+v6+turbocharged,3434543,brake+&+wheel+hub,rotor+&+brake+pad+kit,13824 Please confirm that it is the 345mm Front Rotors.

Sorry if I missed it, but could you tell us what it cost to purchase, install/setup, and monthly fees?

I've only done two oil changes on my wife's 2015 V6 3.7L Mustang and haven't found a way to avoid the mess changing its oil filter - I'm keen to see what the filter drain looks like.

Good analysis and conclusion, but I'll just stick with the original plug which is still serving me well.

These two would lighten your wallet, which will of course result in more speed. My sport is 2 years old and 39K miles, and no issues with the original plastic drain plug. https://www.cjponyparts.com/upr-oil-pan-drain-plug-billet-f-150-ecoboost-2015-2019-f-150-raptor-2017-2018/p/HW4228/?year=2018&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4fHkBRDcARIsACV58_GE9Nt20vLXcZLvasszi-uxYK14mIfMf3kib-v7CVh0g6noG9MM4GIaArkxEALw_wcB https://roninfactory.com/collections/ford/products/ford-f150-raptor-oil-drain-ronin-factory

Yours looks great !!!! My hood is badly acid etched from my place of work and was thinking of doing the whole hood with a black vinyl wrap - what do you think that would cost?

Welcome. The 2017 Sport has HID headlamps and changing to LED would not really be an upgrade. I find my Sport's headlights quite adequate, so surprised that you find the need to change them.

Sounds like you have a decision to make, accept the advice of the folks here, the dealership service advisor (not a qualified mechanic), or your own gut feel. Changing the fluid is an easy job, and there's many reports here of dealerships doing this oil change for customers.