Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems of the 2016 Ford Edge

While driving on a major headway headed out of town, my car started to make excessive rattles and noises coming from the engine area, when I would come to a stop the noise was much louder. I smelt a slight burnt smell, and also noticed the gears jumping in and out. I immediately parked the car, called for help and had the car towed back. I took it to tamiami Ford, in which they told me the flex plate is cracked. And I would need a needed a new flex plate, torque, crankshaft. I had about 69,000 miles on the car at this point and they said the warranty was expired and would not cover this. They contacted higher people and yet still would not cover the issue. Needless to say I had to pay for it out of pocket. But as I see more and more people are complaining of the same issue on forums. I have attached pictures of my cracked flexplate. I have a tow bill and repair bill but not on hand at the moment.