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Thanks for the comments and suggestions. The whine can be heard accelerating/decelerating with or without braking. I might hold-off buying parts until after the next service at which time I'll inspect the driveshaft, change PTU and RDU oils and check the drained oil. The tires have just under 10K miles on them - P Zeros bought and installed at Costco - I did inspect them and there's no sign of wear let alone cupping etc.

I've held off buying parts to address this whining/humming noise because I'm unsure of what's actually causing it. Well, its got worse and it's loudest between 40 and 60 mph and doesn't respond to acceleration or deceleration so I'm leaning towards it being a wheel bearing, and I'm not sure if its front or rear. I'm thinking of getting four of the SKF BR931101 for around $100 each on RockAuto in the hope that will cure the irritating noise - or wait until it gets a lot worse making it more evident.

Clearly the alternator isn't working and its possible that could be causing some or all of the issues preventing the engine from running when the battery drops too low. Those codes would not prevent it from running. Is the power to the coils with just the ignition ON ?

I would start by scanning for codes using Forscan. Where did you get the replacement alternator? - its widely reported that non-OEM alternators or rebuilt alternators don't work and the voltage at 12.2 confirms that.

Carfax shows "Status: Remedy Not Yet Available". Could it be that the local Ford parts department has stock of the old hoses?

Maybe @omar302 can help with that.

Welcome. That gear oil will be suitable dependant on which type of RDU you have - take a photo and post it here.

Welcome. I can relate to that. I recently installed Bilstein shocks in the front struts of my wife's BMW X5 and didn't correctly torque the strut mount center nut - after correcting that the clunk was gone.

I haven't yet seen drifting done with FWD so hoping your video will be the first.

Here's a few photos of the ones in the Amazon link I posted, just the Sport version.

I have the below brand on my 2017 Sport and wife's 2015 BMW X5 and they fit really well - you could check them out and if return them if you don't like them. I didn't use the mounting hardware that comes with them. A-Premium Mud Flaps Compatible with Fordfor Ford Escape 2020-2022 Sport Utility, No Drilling Required Mud Guards with Hardware Accessories, Set of 4 Front Rear

Are you sure that's the correct headlamp assembly for the OP's specific model and option package? https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-housing-headlamp_kt4z-13100-c.html?vin=&make=Ford&model=Edge&year=2020&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=(r=446;e=414) @Revv my suggestion is to have an autoelec shop check it out in case its a bad connector etc. - as @omar302 its unusual for an LED to fail especially this early.

Welcome. Could you post the source of that information? Have you checked to see what your owners manual specifies for your Model/Year?

The edits as far as I can tell relate to the RDU in the video, which is the type found in my 2017 Sport, but don't believe its relative to the RDU being discussed in this thread.