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I'll switch to Kirkland Signature 5W-30 full synthetic for my new Ranger. It meets Ford's latest standard: WSS-M2C961-A1 No concerns with my current stash of Pennzoil UP. It will be used up in my other vehicles. Out of an abundance of caution, I adhere to the recommended lubricant specifications and use Motorcraft oil filters during the warranty period.

I sold my Lincoln to my Bro today. I'll be placing an order on a '24 Ranger Lariat on Monday. Full load with my favourite engine of course. The 2.7 became available for job 2. If all goes well I should have it late August. This is my favourite forum so I'll continue to stop in from time to time to see what's going on.

Brushless motors are more efficient and last longer than brushed motors. Having said that, I have no idea as to what configuration is used on the non performance brake variant.

When did Ford switch to Brembo brakes on the Edge ST? AFAIK, they use the stock calipers (painted red) with performance pads. Brembo brakes are reserved for certain performance models in the Mustang lineup.

Motorcraft DOT 4 will be fine. Performance brake fluids have their advantages but typically have shorter shelf and service life. I've installed SS Brake lines on a few vehicles. The improvement in pedal feel is worth the cost.

The door switch?

I think the obvious answer is yes. Reinstall the old one and see what happens.

I love the hands free lift gate, especially when I approach the car with a case of beer in each hand. TBH I've never had an issue with it, Faraday pouch at the car wash workaround aside.

I keep a Faraday pouch in the car for those times I take the car to the self serve car wash.

Pretty much.

And my business will move to a different brand if it does.

There's absolutely nothing positive with regard to the changes. When using 'Dark Reader' the text in the yellow boxes becomes white rendering the text illegible.

And how is that a bad idea given that many drivers are too clueless to realize they are driving at night without tail lights. I commend Ford for being proactive.

It's not a problem, it's the law. Feel free to write transport Canada and complain about it. Tell them you're not happy about complying with TSD 108, Section 25, Subsections (26) 20 (30). FWIW, my 2010 Malibu has the original headlamp bulbs after 10 years of use. Daytime running lights on constantly. Keep in mind that they run at reduced voltage.

I've been using Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 in my Mustang for 2 years now after 10+ years of using Amsoil Signature 10W-30. It could be my imagination but it seems to run quieter since I started using it. 🤷‍♂️ I think I'll switch the Nautilus over to the Euro next summer when the warranty expires. For warranty purposes I've used Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 since new.

Well if you haven't driven it yet that could be the problem. Anytime you lift a vehicle to work on it, it wit sit higher until you drive it. The suspension won't settle until you drive it.

If you follow the maintenance schedule and use a quality synthetic oil that meets Fords specifications, your 2.7 should easily go 200-300K. The 2.7 is not known for fouling the intakes like some other GDI engines. Also consider installing a J&L Oil Separator (catch can) to reduce the oil vapors entering the intake tract from the PCV system. A number of the members here have installed them.

That's for the 1 liter engine. Things have progressed since that abomination. At any rate it sounds like you've made up your mind that you want nothing to do with belt drive. Good luck in your hunt for a replacement for your Sport; lots of flavors out there to choose from.

There were no questions or directions to anyone in particular in my comments. I do know with 100% certainty that the 2.7 in my 2019 Nautilus has a belt driven oil pump as does the newer 5.0 in the Mustang and F-150. 2019 Lincoln Oil Pump Drive Belt The 5.0's were notorious for exploding oil pump gears in high HP applications when they were driven directly from the crankshaft. The new belt driven configuration has eliminated that issue and is reliable to 1,100 HP and at sustained high RPM. Wet belt driven oil pumps are becoming more common (3.0 Duramax diesel) and have advantages over chain drive.

Why is it so difficult to comprehend factual information? All Edge/Nautilus have the Gen 1, 2.7. The newer ones have both the intake valve fouling GDI and the rubber band driven oil pump. With proper maintenance they will run forever. I have one and I'm not losing any sleep over it.

It has 3 modes: Comfort, Normal and Firm. I have Drive configured with the Normal mode and Sport is configured with the Firm mode. Comfort mode is too soft and uncontrolled for my liking. Firm is nowhere near as bone jarring as the ride in the ST. I was considering the Edge ST at first. When I got back from a test drive, I spotted a Nautilus on the lot. I decided to test drive it as well. I did a factory order a week later. 4 1/2 years later and no regrets.

Excellent choice!

You've had issues with this setup for 3+ years. All of that oil collecting in the IC and pipes leads me to think that you have excess crankcase pressure building up. I don't trust that overly complex setup with the one way check valves. Maybe consider a simpler setup like the J&L separator. I have them installed (between PCV valve and the intake on both vehicles now and they defiantly collect oil over time. The exit port, charge pipes and IC are dry.

I bought a 1969 Ford Galaxy when it was 10 years old at the time. It was meticulously maintained, still had the clear plastic seat covers on the seats. It also had Ziebart undercoating applied when new. Over the course of the 2 years that I owned it I watched that car dissolve before my eyes. I would not recommend that product to anyone.

2012 Mustang battery in it's 12th year and still going strong. 2019 Lincoln battery also original. Both get load tested in the spring and fall. Both still in spec. 2010 Malibu original battery replaced in 2020 due to leakage at positive post. It still passed a load test. I must have horse shoes up my sphincter.