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I finally got around to performing a drain / fill on my 2019 ST. Rather than recap everything said, I'll post the numbers and results. Fluid out: 5 qt 24 oz Fluid in (net): 7 qt 9 oz Notes: The net amount accounts for the spillage (6 oz) while leveling the fluid using the sight plug Fluid in includes the additional quart added after leveling the fluid and installing the sight plug Slightly elevating the passenger side with a jack while draining helps the fluid drain more quickly / completely Leveling was done with the fluid at 185 F while parked in my garage I was 1/2 qt low even before taking into account the additional quart added after leveling. Most of the lazy shifts and slow engagement is gone. There is still the occasional oddity, but these are now the exception and not the norm. I'll probably reset the adaptive learning again when I have time to properly perform the post reset procedure. Hopefully this was also the cause of the few egregiously slow engagements from a stop, but time will tell.

I've yet to replace my shocks, but I most often see Bilstein B4 suggested as a direct OEM replacement, and the B6 as the upgrade option, often paired with H&R springs.

Thanks @dabangsta. The procedure does appear to differ between the 8f35 (2.0) and the 8f57 (2.7) transmissions. I found the instructions for the 8f35 in this thread, courtesy of @colinc755. The linked PDF doesn't include the addition of the extra quart. I'm about to change my fluid in hopes of addressing some transmission issues once Milton passes through. I have enough fluid so I think I'll add the extra quart. This really has me wondering as I took the ST into the dealer and they assured me the transmission fluid was topped off after they couldn't reproduce the (admittedly very intermittent) slippage from a stop. I don't see how they could check without adding a quart after the fact, which I'm sure they would have put on my invoice. I'll do a best effort measurement of what comes out and compare that to what goes in.

These instructions seem to indicate that an additional liter / quart should be added after leveling the fluid and reinstalling the plug. Wouldn't this mean the OP would be a quart low? I feel like I'm missing something here.

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My first question would be in what format does the OEM camera send the data, and is the new camera compatible? If it's something like a standard composite signal then it should be doable. In your diagram, the FUSE (GN-VT, pin 1) should be your positive power (12V) and the GROUND (BK-BU, pin 5) your ground. I would check with a multimeter before hooking up anything to these. The naming on the others is a little confusing. Looking at the diagram and not the connector, the Red and Black wires run to the APIM, carrying your video signal (plus a shield). I don't know what the White wire running to the BCM is for, unless it causes the signal to be mirrored (flipped horizontally), but this is a complete guess. Hopefully this gets you started, and someone else will chime in with better info.

Did you buy the entire kit, or were you able to buy the strut brace without the other pieces?

I've read (but not tried, although we were prepared to if needed) that you can swap the electronics between units with the same part numbers with no ill effects. It should pull apart relatively easily with the removal of a few longish screws. This was our backup plan if programming the new pump via Forscan hadn't worked. Thankfully we were able to program the new pump using the beta version. You may not need to update the VIN# at all for it to work. But I am not and do not claim to be an expert at this. In any case, Good Luck!

Silly question, but did they lubricate the slides and guides when they replaced the brakes? I'm chasing a similar noise that goes away after a short bit, but mine sounds like a lower ball joint.

I feel your pain. I swapped an ABS module on a Fiesta due to a stuck check valve. Front left and rear right wouldn’t release after applying the brakes (the diagonals are in pairs, presumably so failure doesn’t dramatically pull to one side). It was an expensive part, so we tried to rule everything else out first. Hope you got it sorted in the end.

Check somewhere like Tasca, or a Ford dealer online. Once you have the part number you can more easily search for a good price. Use your VIN to verify fitment. https://www.tascaparts.com/v-2013-ford-edge--sport--3-7l-v6-gas/front-drive-axle--axle-shafts-and-joints

One of these is on my list. I do wonder how it compares to the UP IC, but for my use either are probably fine. I just picked up a used 2019 ST and I want to be sure any existing issues are addressed before adding "mods".

Thank you for the reminder regarding Ford Protect. I'm buying a CPO vehicle and I'd like to extend my coverage to the life of the loan. This seems ideal. Of course FL gets shafted on the price, but I've read that there are ways around that problem.

A 2019 (and newer) could still have a remaining powertrain warranty, which should be 5 year / 60k miles. If available, check the Carfax (or equivalent) for the in-service date of the vehicle.

Is this catch can still available? I'm picking up a new-to-me ST this weekend, so I need one of everything ?