Has anyone tried to bypass the AWD system and turn it into 4WD, at least temporarily ?   On the surface this does not seem difficult.

Recently got in an accident with my Edge. Right now the estimated repair cost is 6 grand. That's without a new tire, the rim being re-finished or the r/f strut. All which suffered damage from the accident. I have BC racing coil overs on it right now. My hopes are they replace it with the correct parts and not some cheap aftermarket stuff. 

These are interesting changes they made to the performance aspect of this platform.  The pan is use worldwide in many applications, many of which are high performance.  In my case, I have a stock Edge.  The struts thus far are a massive improvement  Taking the monroe oe spectrum struts apart, pushing the tube to the floor, the did not return, they where dead.  This is at 60k.  I have 95k on another pair in a sendan, they are still going strong.  Even with old tires, it corners really well.  I am tracking a front end noise that may be the new sway bar bushings.  They where greased but I may have to get an energy suspension bushing with a geasable joint.    Do not know at if this is the noise but it needs to go way. I have greasable energy suspension on another ford sedan, it was making horrible noise.  I replaced the sway bar links with those, it is dead quiet.  The whole front end has been really good over 95k miles.  Double wish bone.     So the fcs quick struts are performing very well on a test drive.  No plowing with braking.  I need to narrow down this noise, the whole front end was replaced.  However, with the quality of parts, one needs to proceed with caution.  I replace a failed anchor trans mount at 12k, complete garbage.  DO NOT buy them.  It was riding on the mounting bolt, talk about vibrations in the drivers seat.     Everyone can say do oem.  I use a lot of oem parts.  I wonder if the existing anchor engine mount really has hydralic fluid in it.  I put a jack under the oil pan but the vibration at idle did not change.  I do know I would never buy another junk anchor mount.  

This is why I want to get IPC climate control to work. The climate control could be adjusted with the steering wheel switches.

I really dislike the touch screen when I want to engage with setting my vents and recirculation controls. I have to press the main button, at the bottom of the screen, then the recirculation button is all the way at the top of the screen. Its counter intuitive in my opinion and distracting to do when driving.   Is there ANY way or third party UI to override so that I can place buttons on the screen where I want?    

All manufacturers are having problems hiring techs.       All the kids want to be management.

After having a few serious issues with my 2021 ST, I decided too purchased an extended warranty. 8 Year/60K, I only drive about 5K a year. I called ford corporate to verify the warranty and kept a copy of the transcript. I have heard too many stories of people having issues right out of warranty, it gave me piece of mind, and I am glad I did it. I hope I never have to use it; I hope my dealer goes to bat for me if I ever do. So sad to see dealers take advantage of their own customers.

Sorry to hear this was such a headache. Glad to hear you got it mostly resolved.    Sad to say but it seemes, more recently, we (the customer) need to fight more and also do the job of some customer service companies. I've had to do my own research and stuff, than call back and hand it them "here i did your job".   Haverhill Ford (now part of Autofair i see) is another that was written off. It was many years ago and I am sure things changed. Haverhill is also pushing 1.5hrs from me so kind of forgot about them.    I don't think I mentioned it here, but if needed, be weary of and keep an eye open if dealing with Exeter or Hampton Ford (last I knew they were owned by the same guy). I keep forgetting they are there untill I actually drive by them 

Maybe me should install a different camera for testing?

I realized that. It was -1°C.