I just skimmed this thread... (very long)
I did not see any mention that the 2022 manual clearly states "...synthetic blend..."
Which from my research(less than armature) , says the blend has higher metal content, and since this recommendation is from Ford engineers, it should be considered...
I trailer my pontoon, and making sure you are in R or D, is critical on a boat ramp... The steering wheel is always blocking the dash cluster, so the gear indicator on the shift is sorely missed. Never had a vehicle that did NOT indicate the current gear on the shifter. It's not a "get used...