Noise from engine area began as rattle at traffic light with transmission in gear and engine idling (no stop start on 2016 AWS). Putting car in neutral or turning of AC quieted noise. Supsected AC clutch failure. Dealer unable to take car or schedule repair. Researching Engine Rattle 2.0L Ecoboost found CSP 22N12 offering recall of and Ford paid repair for known defefect only up to 100k miles, then 50% until 120k miles. Had to take to alternate dealer because normal dealer refused service. Dealer reported 20 hours to repair flexplate. CSP says 10 hours. Dealer claimed Ford split repair, but the dealer charged me the full 10 hours allowed by Ford for the recall. Three Thousand after "Split" with Ford. Then on pickup, they reported that it also has coolant intrusion and wanted another 7k for engine replacement. That is covered by TSB 22-2229 and is scheduled for 15 hours from Ford.

The flexplate is known defect from Ford and dealers are using it as way to extract exhorbitant repair fees from owners.

Noticed my Fire Edge sounded like complete s*. Usual start up is quiet, but NOT lately - this b* sounds awful. The rattling at start up make you think something is going to fall out. The noise doesn’t go away unless driving at some speed. It’s so annoying and feels completely unsafe to drive with my children. My oldest won’t even let me pick up her up with her friends near, she walks to me (says it’s embarrassing). I did some research and to my surprise there’s a class action lawsuit. BUT NO RECALL TO FIX THE DAMN THING. The recall found was for 2017 and up of course I would have a 2016. Go f* figure.