I have tried to do the apim test on forscan, for some reason it gives me an incapable communication error and stops it's self, yes I can see most of that except the total distance on the module side of forscan, enough tho it shows my vin and not the escapes vin 

I don't for a fact, only assuming rn, there were other people on another forum that did the exact same thing as I'm doing, but they got there's to work. I could see them not being compatible, because the edge has 2 screens in the cluster where the escape has only one but idk if that would make a difference or not. I agree I'm not not sure what it's not talking to. When I configure the apim to my car I don't get any errors but if I leave it to the stock escape I have configuration errors. it's just like it doesn't want to turn on. I've edited the steering wheel control module, the audio control module and bcm and gotten no change, and not sure what else I need to change, I will do some research on the part number and see if it cross references to the edge. I've searched how to reset it can't really do to much without the sw control front audio controls or the screen. I also went to the Ford website and downloaded the sync 3 update, stuck the USB in to see if it would update automatically, waited 45 minutes to an hr and got nothing as well

update: I found something I missed last time. There is a "check auto lock" 1 thru 5. I disabled them all. Now all is back to what I wanted. No double honk on exit of cabin with keys. Double click for panic alarm No auto lock and no seatbelt chime for driver and passenger. We will see how long this lasts.    

Greetngs all, I have a 2019 ST, app 70,000 miles. This is my 3rd Edge, first 2 were Titaniums and both were totaled by idiot drivers. This one is by far the favorite, started making a odd knocking sound in rifght rear only when taking off and in right turn, does not do it id left turn. Anyone else experience this? Guess it will go to shop next week.

Thanks, I've heard the stock location is on top of the cluster, I wonder if it really is that.  How would I remove the cluster shroud to do that?  I don't use the SYNC 3 nav either I use CarPlay but even this compass issue is affecting that as it shows me going the wrong way, then recalculates, it's a pain.

The PCM theory is an even deeper rabbit hole vs the unknown condition of the spark plugs and coils.   2 rounds of plugs and coils of uncertain origin and quality = 2 rounds of uncertainty. Not having a reliable code reader is the reason why your diagnostics is floundering leaving you to guess and assume.   Use the free app Forscan Lite which will work with many but not all OBDII adapters, even many of the cheap OBDII adapters.   Amazon.com: vgate vLinker FD Plus OBD2 Adapter Bluetooth BLE Scanner for FORScan, Work with iPhone, Android, and Windows : Automotive

I would say it's a definite possibility.  Did you ever look up how a PCM operates?   https://www.ryansautomi.com/articles/what-is-the-pcm-on-a-ford-edge.html   https://duckduckgo.com/?ia=web&origin=funnel_home_website_headlinesafari_control&t=h_&q=how+does+the+PCM+in+a+Ford+Edge+work&chip-select=search  

So i guess my real question to this is can the PCM itself cause this high load/low rpm misfire? Assuming i have been using real Motorcraft plugs and coils for the last 150k miles since i've owned this vehicle. 2 rounds of plugs and one round of coils and this problem has been the same for 150k miles.

Good question. I used the BdyCM module and ran it from there. Then double click on the setting to get the enable or disable checkbox. Then wrote out the changes which were successful. The changes were confirmed and stayed that way. But the vehicle went back to the old settings. I am a bit nervous dealing with binary and hex values.  

Ford has had a ton of camera recalls over the past few years, including a bunch of repeat recalls for the same issue due to software issues. If you get a notice, you might as well get the recall work done. It's free and camera problems are annoying.