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I have had the front camera randomly misbehave. Some times a scrolling display view and/or a dark distorted image. When the issue became more frequent, I bought a cheap replacement (~$27), however, after installation it was apparently designed as a rear view camera as the image was inverted (left/right) and it had the rear fixed guidelines. Also the 180 view did not work. Camera also would not program/calibrate with ForScan. So returned it and reinstalled the old camera as is. But, the misbehaving went away for a while, and now started coming back but much less frequently. Suggesting a contact issue. As I did not do the installation myself, I didn't check of corrosion, next time might do as you did and add die electric grease after cleaning the contacts.

These part numbers seem to indicate replacement for the original pan that was designed for the correct model years with RTV silicone sealant, meaning should be with the check valve. But since it is aftermarket, there are no guarantees. Also, not clear which gasket was used, or whether is affects the check valves operations. If you're asking for a recommendation, it would seem that an OEM pan and gasket from the latest TSB 24-2345 should be the best option. Alternatively, maybe try to contact the aluminum pan's manufacturer for advise. Maybe it would work fine with the correct gasket, or perhaps your issue is not related to the pan.

There is no Aluminum OEM oil pan for these engines. So the replacement is aftermarket and you have to know exactly which it is. If it was designed similarly to 2018-2020 model years, then yes, the valve covers should have been replaced. Ford did have the below warning (see the TSB in this post😞 CAUTION: Do not use the oil pan with press-in-place gasket on 2015-2017 model year vehicles as this oil pan is not equipped with a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) check valve. Installation of this oil pan on a 2015-2017 model year vehicle will result in oil consumption which may result in engine damage.

No lubrication as far as I know. Could also be the wiper switch. Best to check with ForScan for any codes to better diagnose the issue.

Yes. It is not available on the Play store, however, they do now offer an independent version that can be side loaded and license purchased. I originally had the the Play store version and when it stopped working ForScan gave me a license for the independent version and it works.

You can get it directly from ForScan's site. The "Independent edition".

For me I would recommend ForScan lite with the OBDLink MX+ adapter. The OBDLink MX+ also comes with an included app that can also read enhanced diagnostic codes, not just the check engine light, and for most vehicles. The license included with the OBDlink MX+ allows to read enhanced codes for most 1996+ vehicles.

As @Wubster100 stated above, sometimes different letters indicate different features or specs, also like different spring or shock rates. However, for the part numbers you listed, the are superceding numbers with the K version being the latest. See this listing where it is clearly stating that the K version replaces the older ones. If you enter any of the older numbers it will automatically take offer you the K version. So all will work, what changed between versions will probably remain a mystery to customers. Generally the latest is the best.

2016 Edge in the US had Sync 3.

Yep. This fix is as per TSB 24-2345. You can read the details in this post.

Not through the vehicle. But can be disabled using an app called ForScan.

I have recently tried some D3S LED replacements from AliExpress on my Edge. They are cheap at about $35 for the pair and hence they last about 1 year only. But they are considerably brighter than HID. Removing the old bulbs and installing the new one can be done without removing the headlights. I have done it several times now.

ForScan can flash the PCM firmware. But you will need a paid license, a very good wired adapter, and to know which Firmware versions are required.

You could look into using ForScan to update the PCM software. It can do it.

Use ForScan with a good adapter. It will read all the modules in the vehicles, including the seat related modules. Not just the generic OBD codes and will greatly help you in the diagnosis. Also, there was a TSB for Also, if the issue is similar, reading this other thread here on the issue and/or this post on the F150 might help.