Yes, I knew the the RWD version had an external water pump. I always thought the internal water pump was a really bad design. Seems like they could have come up with a better option.
We had about 128,000 miles on our 2011 Edge when we traded it in last year. Never had any issues with the water pump. Maybe we were lucky. But you’re right, it’s the FWD version that has issues. I haven’t ever seen or read about the RWD version having issues.
You have my respect. I’ve worked with our security group testing/resolving security vulnerabilities. I could not do that as my primary job. It’s way too stressful.
Normally, I would agree with you. However, you seem to be using logic to determine how environmental groups will respond to this information. With some environmental groups, logic does not apply.