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Give your owner's manual a browse - I find the downloaded PDF to be most useful because it has the word search feature - search for "Scheduled Maintenance".

In that case they did only one drain-fill which isn't worth much - most would do at least 3 drain-fill and even then, its only about 60 - 80% replaced.

Welcome. I don't have any suggestions on what's likely the cause, but would scan for codes with Forscan or Forscan Lite.

Well that "success" was short lived. Had to run an errand and when engaging reverse in my garage it was darker and distorted - a few times after that and when I returned home it worked in my garage. I'd like to go with the much cheaper 3rd party cameras that are abundantly available but would hate to go through all the install work and have issues with the lines and a different viewing angle. .

I did this job today. Its fiddly job getting all the white clips engaged again while trying to manhandle the internal cover - it will be so much more straight forward next time, which I'm hoping isn't required. No sign of contact corrosion - I added dielectric grease to the connectors and reassembled - worked each time following this activity, but not forgetting that it was an intermittent problem. If it misbehaves again I'll try replacing the camera but reluctant to go with 3rd party, but if I find one with good reviews, particularly from folks here, I may consider it.

That's why we promote diagnostics, to avoid replacing parts that aren't needed. What prompted you to replace the VVT124's ?

Has anyone bought a service manual from "Factory-Manuals" ? https://www.factory-manuals.com/shop/2017-ford-edge-repair-manual/

Looking at that new drain plug I see that it allows a more controlled drain flow - you can partially turn it out until there's flow from the port while the threads are still engaged. Getting the small O-ring on the tip of the filter housing I take off the gloves and make sure everything is dry then push it down and over. .

Turning it counter-clock most likely caused it to jump valve timing - does it turn clockwise using a wrench? I expect you'll need to pull the timing covers and re-time the cams.

Keen to hear how the new style works for you. BTW, I have a new spare which I haven't had the need to use because the original is still working perfectly with 116K on the clock.

Looks like my turn to put the useful posts above to good use. About a week ago my 2017 started having a bad image with fluttering noise when I backed out my garage and then when I arrive at work it would be fine and when leaving work it would be fine - an intermittent issue which usually occurs the first time its used in the mornings. I'm suspecting a bad connection so I'll pull the covers off and inspect connectors and add dielectric grease where needed, and search for moisture ingress - if all that fails I'll look at a replacement camera.

You may find a few other code readers capable of clearing the codes - Forscan and Forscan Lite will clear the codes.

I switched my 2017 Sport to AGM and used Forscan to configure it for the new battery type and size and also reset the battery life monitor - mine is working faultlessly. Not sure if it's the same for a 2014 but expect it is. Jerru stop in at a place like AutoZone and they can test the battery and charging system free of charge. Also scan for codes.

Welcome. What model and year is your Edge? Whatever you do, don't use a 3rd Party Non-OEM assembly.

What you using to read codes?