Samurai Edge

The engine cover was just to make it look pretty. To me it was totally useless so I took mine off. Now it just sits on a shelf.

If the engine block was replaced, then obviously everything had to be disconnected and reconnected back again. I presume you looked up the P1016 code and found this: Search Assistant The P1016 code indicates a "Wastegate Control Pressure Higher Than Expected," which typically relates to issues with the turbocharger wastegate solenoid or associated hoses. Common fixes include checking for vacuum leaks, replacing the wastegate solenoid, or inspecting the turbocharger system for restrictions. fordedgeforum.com diag.net As with many codes, there is no one reason / answer to consider to get a resolve. I also looked just now and found this as well. There are probably other results, depending on how hard one looks: Key Takeaways The P1016 code indicates a fault in the reductant control module sensor serial communication circuit, triggering a high voltage level detection. Possible causes include a faulty Reductant Quality Sensor, wiring issues, or a malfunctioning Reductant Control Module. Symptoms of the P1016 code include the Engine Light ON and reduced engine performance, potentially leading to difficulty starting the vehicle. To fix the code, inspect the related wiring harness and connectors, repair or replace damaged parts, and clear the code to see if it returns. Diagnosing the P1016 code requires a thorough understanding of the reductant control module sensor’s serial communication circuit and sensor testing. https://carscounsel.com/p1016-code/

At the time of my purchase, the standard wheel size for an ST was 20" wheels, which are 8" wide. The same goes for the Edge Sport. The optional brake upgrade included the 21" wheels. I also found this:

I can't compare a 2020 ST to a 2024 ST, with or without an upgraded brake package, not without the actual delivery paperwork that comes on the car window at time of delivery to the customer. I have my original paperwork which does not say that it has the upgraded brake package. However, I carefully looked at what the 2020 ST upgraded brake package included. - Larger Wheels and Tires - 21" vs 20" but still the same alleged Hankook performance tires - which are not performance tires at all, at least in my book - Painted Red Calipers - same exact calipers as on the ST non-brake upgrade - Alleged different front brake rotors - Checking p/ns for both on the 2020 ST showed the same p/n - Alleged different front brake pads - Checking p/ns for both on the 2020 ST showed the same p/n And, yes, I did drive a 2020 ST with the upgraded brake package. I'm saying that it was the upgraded brake package because it had the red calipers. Aside from the fact that that this was a salesman's car, and that it stank from cigarette smoke so thick you could probably cut it with a knife, there was no difference in handling or braking between that car and my car at time of purchase. No mention on anything else. The selling dealer also did not specify anything else either, but I would not expect most salesman would know the difference. The wheel and tire package I purchased post-sale is a better package, for less money, than that offered at the time of my purchase. As we both know, vehicle manufacturers make changes to vehicle options all the time. Two back-to-back years could easily have differences between the two years on the exact same listed item. I can only speak to my car and I made that clear earlier.

I would suggest checking all your belts to see if of the are loose / worn and over-spinning when you pass / hard accelerate. Ask me how I know.

Where is the burnt smell coming from? Is this from / through the A/C vents?

When " something " is changed / repaired, and then almost immediately a problem appears, in many cases the source of the problem is directly related to that repair. Who did the repair and have you spoken to them about this issue? I have had a similar issue years ago on a Ford LTD. It all of a sudden started acting up like you mentioned. Thankfully I didn't just start throwing parts at it. Ultimately, what the problem turned out to be was the fuel filter. This car had an external fuel filter so it was easy to check. The fuel filter was loaded down with particles from the fuel tanks from the gas stations. Once the fuel filter was changed, never had the problem again AND I was more careful of the gas stations I frequented. Just something to consider .

In my experience, Dealerships farm out their work to a contract shop, and not just for body work & paint. Obviously they work out some type of deal, where the dealership gets some type of kickback / payment above the actual cost of the work done by the contracted shop. Dealerships are not watching, so there is no way to know exactly the level of competency of the work performed. As I mentioned above, if you are up to it to save yourself some money on the work, and you don't need it to be of the highest quality, then go for it BUT it will not be as good as a professional shop who knows their business. Body work is literally a lot of work. Prepping, priming, metal work, sanding, sanding, sanding, painting, buffing, etc., and don't forget how are you going to paint it? Spray paint from the local car parts shop? I'm not discouraging you, just hoping to give you a good idea of what is involved.

My ST came with the panoramic sunroof, package 401A. No mention of the performance brake package in my documentation nor any painted rotors. I find my ST braking to be very good. It seems that the 2024 STBEAST Edge's increased braking, from the brake performance package, is most likely due to the sticky Pirelli tires that came with it, more than anything else. My alleged performance Hankook tires that originally came with the car were " eh " in the performance realm. I upgraded my tires to something much better, with wheels I preferred, for less money than the performance brake package offered at the time of sale in 2020. When we compare brake packages, or any other packages, we have to be comparing apples top apples, as they say.

Well, just remember - if there was already a repair prior, until you get into it grinding the bondo , you have no idea what is under the paint. Could be a major dent / gash. If you don't give a crap how the car looks when you are done, go for it. I've seen people do the on their own before who had no idea what to do and it came out looking like crap. I know you don't want to spend the extra $800+ but it is worth having a professional perform this repair. In order to pay for the extra work, start taking it out of your wife's weekly allowance!

I have never encountered this buzzing but it's sounding like the issue is an exhaust drone

Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? Transmission, Rear Diff, Engine? So many possibilities

There is a big difference between the 2020 Edge ST and the 2024 Edge ST then. - 21 inch wheels - Hankook upgraded performance tires - Painted calipers These three items alone to me were not worth the money. The package was $3000. I spent less than that and got much better tires and wheels I actually liked. I could care less for the red painted brake calipers. My car is blue. If the calipers were yellow, then that would be nice but not worth the money. Car came with vented front and rear rotors. " Performance Enhanced Front Rotors "? Personally I find that debatable and when I looked up the p/ns for each I only found the same p/n. Sometimes comparing years between car models is like the phrase " How dumb you are all depends on the state you are standing in at the time ". Different years = different packages

The ST performance brake package is really nothing. The only real differences are that you get painted calipers, allegedly better brake pads and larger wheels / tires. That's it. Nothing else. No larger radiator fan, no larger swaybar. Nada. As you mentioned, better to spend the money on wheels / tires you want and not what Ford provides. The Hankook tires are really not performance tires. If you ever find stainless steel brake lines for the Ford Edge ST, let us know. I tried to find them and no one offers them specifically for the Ford Edge ST. The Edge is dead since it is no longer produced so no one really is going to make performance parts for it. Not financially worth it. You are not going to find a big brake package for it either. In a post somewhere else on this forum, someone mentioned that Rotora had a kit. Just for yuks I looked for it but couldn't find it availabile on their website.

All good that you sorted out your brake issue. However, you don't get " warped rotors " from " high speed stopping ". Warped rotors in almost all cases are a myth. What happens is if you ride your brakes a lot or you do a lot of hard stoping but ride the brakes more than needed, you deposit brake pad dust onto the rotors. That brake dust builds up, causing uneven spots on the rotor, resulting in " warped rotors ". There is an easy fix for this, which, ironically, involves high speed stopping to remove those brake deposits. You just have to do it the right way