Ford Quick Tips #64: Preventing AWD Power Transfer Unit Failures

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THESE UNITS ARE NOT FILL FOR LIFE THEY MUST BE MAINTAINED!
Depending on your model and year your PTU may take one of the oils listed below be sure to consult your owners manual or leave a comment below with your year and model-
Most Power Transfer Units take 2qts:
80W-90:
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75W-140:
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In this video we go over common points of failure and just how these units work!
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@kingjulian291 4 года назад

Thank you much for the banjo bolt tip! We just inherited a 2010 Escape from grandma with 32k miles. I serviced the ptu as you recommend and saw what I thought was a dreaded seal leak. After watching this, I double checked and found the banjo bolt was the culprit and as loose as you described. That made my day!

@bryanhenderson8413 6 лет назад

Brian, thanks and nice video. Just bought a 2011 Escape hybrid with 60,000 miles. PTU went out 2,000 miles later at 62,000. PTU oil was nasty, nasty with bad bearings. Wanted to add, the trick to removing the dust deflector: use a heat gun on low setting, blowing both inside the hollow shaft and outside the dust deflector ring. Be patient. It will come right off with no damage if you take your time. I might add, the Ford service bulletin says not to attempt to pry it off. I'd also like to see a video on removing the transfer case and your comments on adding a drain plug to the later models that don't have a drain plug. It needs one desperately. Siphoning doesn't work because you can't get down to the really dirty stuff because the gears are in the way.

@chrisstromberg6527 7 лет назад

Brian do ever think about teaching at a tech school or university? You make some of the best videos on auto repairs that I have seen!

@chrisstromberg6527 7 лет назад

InternetDude What the heck is your problem? I was just trying to pay him a compliment.

@bk1468 6 лет назад

2010 Ford Flex Ecoboost AWD PTU failure noted at 55K miles in vehicle used primarily for daily transport of kids to bus stop and bi-weekly grocery run. Failure occurs because PTU is both lacking sufficient quantity of lubricant, and experiences thermal overload due to proximity to turbo, CAT, and exhaust routing. If you are wondering how vehicle with such light use could experience PTU issues; it is no mystery. Ford included static under-engine shield with air collection ports intended to channel ventilation. However due to static nature of design, cooling is only circulating with vehicle in motion. This implies parked vehicle with engine running creates super-heating event, in which various drive-train components are basically baked. These include EPAS, PTU, turbos, and more. Thermal overload must be considered as primary catalyst for many reported Ford engine, steering, and drive train failures. Thermal considerations represent missing link associated with many reported Ford issues. Heat related failures are often overlooked because of intrinsic elusive nature. PTU failure disposition noted depleted, degraded and thickened petroleum deposits internal to case. In addition to evidence of lubricant overflow at upper vent valve. This evidence and vehicle history are not consistent with overworked PTU heating from heavy use. But instead; repeated and severe thermal exposure events leading to lubricant degradation and subsequent failure. This disposition also consistent with frequency of reported PTU seal failures. Ford is fully aware of thermal issues across various vehicle lines; if you want proof, note PTU design in Ford police interceptor vehicles. Same PTU, but case includes active coolant system with external radiator. This is because police vehicles endure both hard use, and often sit for long periods of time with engine running, where engine efficiency is lowest and waste heat maximized. Another interesting document is Ford published PTU thermal profile diagram; which depicts Ford PTU case temperature profile during various vehicle operational dynamics. Ford pushes fact PTU case temperatures remain nominal during most dynamic operational scenarios; however Ford provides no data associated with static vehicle tests absent of coolant air-flow. Just an interesting example of how flaws are hidden in plain sight with deception. PTU replaced with later year version with lubricant drain plug. However, keep in mind nature of failure is not simply insufficient quantity of lubricant. Failure can be prevented with frequent lubricant change, but given nature of issue; 'very' frequent lubricant change is recommended (5-7K best guess).

@walterward8164 2 года назад

I hope your doing well. We just bought a 2011 FLEX and I have been studying this heat problem. Breather vent on top can be optioned with transmission hose up to top right firewall with vent plug. Drain plug is great addition. Have you considered shielding for unit with space age material used in winter snowmobile mittens. Looks like white fiberglass but is same material used to shield the Spaceshutle?

@kennethscanlon4622 7 лет назад

Good video on a kind of unknown (to the general public at least) problem with this Ford part. Changed the PTU fluid in both my 10 Edge and 12 Mazda CX9. Kinda dirty job that has to be done through the fill plug (no drain...stoopit engineers) which is in a tight spot but definitely doable with a 12v pump & small diameter clear tubing to get as much of the old, burnt oil out. Clean the metal off the magnetic fill plug, refill until your new gear oil starts dribbling out of the fill plug hole (gonna need a pump for that too), replace & torque down the plug & enjoy your AWD until next year. Oh, and every 3 or 4 times, clean the threads on the plug & apply new sealant to them to prevent leaks from the plug.

@vinnyg2619 5 лет назад

Thanks for the Great Videos! I'm not a mechanic but like to learn about things. Bought a 2016 Edge AWD and learned from another one of your videos that I should not wait the recommended 100,000 miles before doing service to the transmission. Just had the transmission, transfer case and rear differential fluids replaced in the Edge. Great advice ... Thanks again for helping us non mechanics out here!

@RevelationThree20 7 лет назад

You literally just saved me time, money and sorrow. I changed the fluid on the PTU on my 08 Escape about 15k miles ago and there were no leaks. Went under the other day and it was covered in fluid. I almost just replaced the whole unit with a refurbished one figuring the seals were shot. It was only that one bolt holding the vent tube. Tightened it up and gonna put a little fluid back in. Thanks for posting!

@dwsmith7072 5 лет назад

Yup, after watching this video I checked that tube last night and it was all wobbly loose.

@HeyDude93gt 4 года назад

Life time fluid on something that gets hot, has a tremendous amount of stress and only holds a few ounces of fluid. The engineers should’ve questioned themselves. this design couldn’t of looked good on paper

@mercedesbenzs600bash 3 года назад

Those sealed units never sat well with me,in my opinion ALL fluids needs to be changed periodically...

@bobspittle3201 Год назад

Recently drilled and tapped the case on my 13 lincoln mkx. Pretty easy. Fluid was dark but relatively clean and the magnetic drain plug had very little residue on it. But I noticed on the side of the PTU some markings done with a paint marker. I bought the car with 90,000 miles on it. Like new condition. I suspect the PTU has been replaced already. So now I'm going to change the fluid at least every 10,000 miles. One other thing I did was fabricate an air snorkel that flows air up towards the PTU to hopefully reduce the temperature in that area.

@JCMFix 3 года назад

You have a lot of tips on this PTU topic. Good job.

@King_Kong_Ek9 7 лет назад

Man this channel has grown soo much, keep up the good work!!

@FordTechMakuloco 7 лет назад

+Juan Rodtiguez Thanks!

@cyrusIIIII 6 лет назад

Is the power transfer unit fluid the same as power transmission fluid?

@289cobra9 3 года назад

@@cyrusIIIII No.

@ozzstars_cars 7 лет назад

Nice explanation Brian. On that '10 Escape i recently replaced the leaky pinion seal the differential does not have a drain bolt but does have a fill plug......"non serviceable" is a complete joke. There should be consumer protection laws on the bullshit manufactures are pulling on us. Same thing with the 'in tank' fuel filters.....grrrr

@lancewestveer8677 5 лет назад

Came across this by accident. 2010 SHO is going to be looked at soon. No problems currently.

@dgray8088 5 лет назад

I have a 2012 Lincoln MKZ AWD and my PTU started failing at 84K, had the oil replaced in the PTU, but it was too late. The existing oil was an "oily metal black soup", so I had damage to the internal gears. I ended up replacing it (Summit Racing was the cheapest) and just having my mechanic install it. I know that Ford is not going to cough up any cash for a bad design. Now I will be replacing my PTU oil yearly.

@jcbecker28 6 лет назад

Just did the fluid change on my lincoln mks...along with the differential...I am not sure what the engineers were thinking about servicing this vehicle. No wonder why they called it lifetime fluids, because you can't get the fittings to change it. Oil, transmission fluid, ptu fluid, differential fluid...about 3.5 hours and a lot of cussing.

@jimmellenberger8505 2 года назад

The PTU on an MkS is a different critter altogether. At least the Escapes have a drain plug that's accessible, unlike the one found on the 3.5/3.7 Duratecs. These are actually designed to be serviced.

@rocketcity4x449 7 лет назад

You mentioned needing to change the fluid on the "newer, heavier" models, what about a 2012 Escape. Where does it fall? It's "newer" but it's not especially heavy. Thanks FordTechMakuloco!

@dennisknobeloch2868 6 лет назад

Just came across this. Thank you and I wish I had know this earlier!

@gregcrabb3497 5 лет назад

My previous 2010 Lincoln MKS PTU failed after leaking out. New one was put on under warranty....and it began leaking within 10 miles! Seals were replaced and all was good until the car was totaled. Have a 2014 MKS now...watching it closely.

@alb12345672 7 лет назад

Looks a bit like the drive unit in my ride on mower. Has trans and diff in one unit, separated with different oils. They said to throw it out, no service parts, that will be $900 sir. Took apart, replaced some broken cap bolts, rtv, refilled with 80W90 and good to go. Also a sealed for life gem. Should have done a vid.

@tortus15 6 лет назад

AWD is fine if you know it's functioning properly, I wonder how many owners of AWD vehicles are driving around with only 2 wheels actually working....My driveway has a bit of a grade, when we had the good dump of snow a few yrs. ago I shovel the driveway & curb, drove my 2010 Ford Taurus till the rear wheels came to the curb then gave a little acceleration it didn't move only front wheels still in the snow spinning, good thing it was under warranty, new power transfer unit (PTU) $1700. plus labour. apparently the fluid in the PTU Ford says never needed replacing, they go at a little over 30000 KM & there's no plug at the bottom of the PTU to drain fluid only a plug on the top, with a number of owners having the PTU troubles Ford decided in 2013 to install a plug at the bottom of all PTUs, when they replaced mine I asked to have the newer PTU installed they said that it has to be the 2010 PTU for the warranty. ASS ..HO...Checked it out on the web, some owners found an area clear of the gears where they drilled & taped a hole for a plug. Others fed a tube into the top plug & sucked it out, at 30000 KM the fluid is SAE 75W - 140.

@galenwaltman1656 5 лет назад

Leigh Honeybourne Would this ptu cause a little steering binding?

@tortus15 Год назад

No the Transfer case has no connections to the steering.

@avatheavydog7053 5 лет назад

Can u flush with diesel? What about exhaust wrap?

@oby-1607 6 лет назад

Can the ring gear assembly and the corresponding idler assembly be permanently be removed. I have an AWD 2008 Ford Escape and have removed the driveshaft going to the rear for some time now. I am mainly looking for fuel economy advantage and of course fewer parts to fail.

@robertrpenny Год назад

Ftm lots of black residue on that one. I'm thinking that an ester based gearlube like Redline might last better in those over heated conditions.

@Neil2000fc 2 года назад

Wish I saw this a few weeks earlier, would have saved me $350 in labor to replace the axle seal that I am not sure how I messed up pulling the axle and putting it back in. I was gentle too

@johnsmith-dm2tq 6 месяцев назад

any chancy you can do a video on rear differentials in these suv's. i have replaced my trans and my ptu . everything works but i still don't understand what actuates 4wd. in this vid you say its the rear diferential. how does it know the front tire is slipping? i am missing a big piece of knowledge here and don't even know the correct words to google it.

@mcfast52 4 года назад

I heard that these, PTU was fragile because the oil would go bad, so when I bout my 2009 Flix I checked the oil in it, it was not too bad but I change it anyway, 10 months later all of a sudden it started leaking oil really bad so I checked the oil level it was a bit too hi, adj the level it still leaked the next day she let go, a hell of a nose! now I am installing a new one, I am starting to hate FORDs!

@michaelb9757 5 лет назад

My 16 focus RS with17k babied Miles had odd noises like “tires cupping” new tires didn’t fix. Brought back to ford and they replaced the front wheel bearings, no fix. Now it’s the PTU. Can you give me a recommendation on how I can avoid going through the runaround in the future? I assume the PTU’s are essentially, of not the same? Thank you for any advice sir.

@erikmiller277 5 лет назад

Just picked up a 13 explorer. After listening to my dad, on his 13 edge sport, say Ford didn't design the PTU properly and because it sits so close to the exhaust it gets so hot that it turns the gear lubes into sludge he also said there is no way for him to service it unless he removes the whole thing. You essentially have to make your own drain hole. Is this true how do I go about on my 13 explorer on maintenanceing this item.

@warrenschultz2735 6 месяцев назад

My question is...where do you think most of the sludge builds up and sits and doesn't wash away from? On top of the shafts possibly??

@nahunp10 7 лет назад

very good explanation thanks for your videos

@DanielGennaro 4 года назад

This issue is making me hesitant to buy a 2012 Escape AWD (4cyl)- super low miles but sure don't want to run into this problem down the road... heard its easily a $4,000 fix.

@CULVER98 6 лет назад

Just went thru two of these in less then 20k Miles in a 2014 MKS.

@u2mister17 3 года назад

If she is all wheel drive you need to keep all 4 tires extremely the same wear (diameter) critical you replace all 4 the same time. Also rotate and watch the wear. Diameter size makes ALL the difference.

@snorman1911 5 лет назад

Great video! But, my man, wear some gloves when you're working! All that oil crud isn't good for ya.

@ohger1 7 лет назад

Just did a post-mortem on my Edge PTU. It definitely had a seal leak and the fluid left inside turned to black sludge, BUT there's no sign of bearing damage. The damage is "limited" to almost every tooth on every gear having chips and galls. If this were a lubrication or heat issue, would not the bearings fail before the gearset?

@burgegerm7878 5 лет назад

I am no expert, but I think it is like with rear ends, don't the pinion and ring gears go bad first if there is a lubrication issue? This PTU seems to have some heavy duty looking tapered rollers. The force is spread out through all of those rollers in the bearing, whereas the gears experience a much more concentrated force, distributed over about one tooth at a time.

@xr4ti548 5 лет назад

Good 'ol Ford Quality. I had to buy a whole new unit for my Fusion.

@splooshmccooch2862 7 лет назад

I have a 2007 Ford Expedition 5.4l and it seems like when its cold it will hesitate when you try to pull away from a stop sign. It will rev up normally then when you count to 3 the transmission finally kicks in. Any tips or possible video would be awesome. Ps your awesome and anytime i need to do work i check your channel first. Keep up the good work!

@johnwiebe9753 7 лет назад

I've been installing drain plugs into the ptu's while still in vehicle, works great, then if the gear oil is broken down to the point that it plugs up the vent, I flush transmission oil through 2 times then dry out with brake cleaner then new gear oil.

@kennethscanlon4622 7 лет назад

Johan Wiebe Got a write up or video on this to share?

@johnwiebe9753 7 лет назад

i dont have a writ up, i basically drop the exhaust y-pipe. then i found a image on google where to drill a hole (google ford put drian install) look at the 2nd image. that is where i drill the hole. and install a pipe thread plug. once the plug is in i put in transmission oil, run it for 5 minutes then drain it, fill it again and run in again for 5 minutes, then brake clean it out and also put a air blow gun in the hole and try to put some pressure into to unplug the vent. then i install new gear oil. this makes it easy to service it regularly

@johnwiebe9753 7 лет назад

also youtube search 2007 ford edge ptu service.

@packratswhatif.3990 5 лет назад

Hey Brian, because of your vid on this topic, I have just taken my 2013 Escpape in to have the PTU checked and serviced. But because I have 200k km , it sounds like it will need replacing and here in Canada Im sure that will be a second mortgage cost to me. I might ask the shop I go to if they would drop a drain plug (somewhere) on the unit for me for the future ... will see. Shit I am so PISSED at FORD and what they do to their customers. Thanks tons for your info !

@joeg.6548 7 лет назад

I have a 2016 ford explorer AWD, we have in shop now because the PTU is bad. Leaked everywhere. Before that we were having issues backing up when in reverse. The vehicle would stall or not move. Ford has no idea what was causing it. Do you have any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

@nygreek743 5 лет назад

My 13 Taurus is having it replaced tomorrow. (Just under 65k miles)

@HillDill 7 лет назад

are they putting drain plugs on the 2015 awd edges yet. I've heard they're grenades if the gear oil isn't changed every 30k or so.

@THETOPGLOCK 7 лет назад

Any videos on removing this damn thing? Our 2005 Escape AWD sounds like pennies in a coffee can. Ptu shot

@alvinnagra9695 7 лет назад

i my self have had two difficulties with this ptu unit on the newer style, the fluid tends to be like sand and mud and they dont provide a drain plug so to try to get them clean we have sucked them dry or the best we could, filled it with bg synco shift drove around block and repeated have heard of guys drilling a hole in case to act as service plug any tips on this ? also that right output seal with the big seal pack thats been revised like 26 times. i had one of these resealed it ,and a week later it leak, tried again and it leaked again ,ended up sending to ford and again it leaked on them . and i had asked did you see anything i had done wrong and there reply was no it just h appends ,so any tips on installing that seal outside the instructions in the service manual would love to hear ,keep up the good work

@bryanhenderson8413 5 лет назад

What typically causes the driver's side input seal to fail on the PTU? Due to leaking input shaft seal, I installed completely rebuilt PTU. Now leaking transmission fluid again due to bad input shaft seal

@scotthunter1237 6 лет назад

What have you seen on the 2016 explorers I just had my PTU valve replaced drained and refilled

@abrahamo8934 7 лет назад

great video!

@fishertech 4 года назад

Hey Brian, i have this same trans case in my 2012 escape. i tried a handheld siphon with a thin rubber nozzle but could get anything to drain although i feel the fluid with my fingers. do i need to approach the fill hole from above and diagonally to run the tubing deep into the bottom of the case?

@rufixed2245 3 года назад

How bad of an idea is it to open one of these units to check its condition before buying it. I want to pull one off a junkyard car, but I want to verify its condition before buying it

@rr3852 5 лет назад

I have a 2008 cx9 where the PTU crapped out on me. at 135k Mazda is taking no responsibility on it. Yet, there is not maintenance scheduled for these.

@zoticus1 6 лет назад

No heat wrap next to hot parts cooks the oil and it fails. Doing one now it's exploded into pieces.

@Iahusha777Iahuah 6 лет назад

yes you got it, there is a heat shield on some of the PTUs but I noticed mine doesnt

@tjworker5482 5 лет назад

I have a horrendous, vibration coming from, "possibly" my passenger rear. [I thought i blew a tire], type noise. It sounds like a jack hammer. I'm not sure if it's a wheel bearing. I doubt it is, due to, it happens when warmed up. I here some mild vibration at zero to 30 plus mph... But when i hit about 40mph, the jack hammer noise comes. It's very loud and startling. 2007 MERCURY Milan

@joshmedlin976 7 лет назад

Took one of these apart in my ford program at tech school. it was soo gunked up it wasn't even funny. no fluid basically just jelly. it is a must to change the fluid in them

@jzjzman7569 7 лет назад

we have learned a lot from you and we appreciated what about the rear differencial on 2011 Taurus sho when should it be changed to be honest I have changed the ptu twice and now I am changing the oil every 25,000 Kilometres but do I only add oil alone or put fraction fluted with it thanks

@goldwinggl1100 4 года назад

Video refers to newer and older ptu's but doesn't say which is which? sorry if I missed something.

@MrDavidknigge 5 лет назад

I heard that Ford came out with a cooler for this little unit for police cruisers. Is it worth putting one on? I figure it couldn't hurt. I would still replace the fluids every 20k miles.

@justhes 7 лет назад

What about the 2009 AWD Ford Flex. I've done the transmission, but I was curious if there was a unit like this for the AWD. What gear lube should I use?

@kennethscanlon4622 7 лет назад

Johnson's Gee-rage Owner's manual calls for 75w140

@FordTechMakuloco 7 лет назад

See here- amzn.to/2hMpv9t

@littletonybekind 5 лет назад

Question. 2008 ford taurus. Awd. I had a trans shop rebuild my trans. 200,000 miles. Came out oeaking. Took it in a week later. They said it was the PTU that needs a rebuild now. I dont remeber the trans leaking before. And i jad the dealer reolace my frint right axle seal at 150k because it was leaking. Any thoughts ?

@THETOPGLOCK 7 лет назад

Hey Brian. Is it possible to just gut the PTU? Ours is shot on our 05 Escape. I'm totally content with just leaving the one gear in there for the cv axle and topping off with gear lube. Is this doable? Thanks

@daniellima2973 4 года назад

I've seen people tap and drill a drain plug on these. Replacing the oil driving 1000 mileage and draining it again and getting the rust of the gunk out. Do you think it's worth the risk for the ease of service?

@bobsacamano3924 7 лет назад

Not related to this specific PTU, but i've got one for a 2010 MKS ecoboost. I recently got a trans fluid leak at the compression seal between the transmission and the PTU. Lincoln is telling me i need to swap out my current ptu and put in a new one all for this trans leak. I'm not having any performance issues at all with the PTU - it's just leaking. I prefer not to do that if I can just drop the PTU and put in a new compression seal. It would obviously save me a lot of money. What do you think i should do here?

@FordTechMakuloco 7 лет назад

Yes you can replace that seal separate but you must replace the intermediate shaft seal- INSTALL a new compression seal, intermediate shaft seal, deflector, and alignment washer

@bobsacamano3924 7 лет назад

You hit the nail on the head. After a lot of back and forth, they finally admitted i didn't need the $1100 + $900 in labor for the new PTU and just the compression and intermediate shaft seal were replaced. Problem was fixed for about $400 all in.

@Iahusha777Iahuah 6 лет назад

Well I found out there is a heat shield for the PTU to protect it fort he very hot exhaust pipe is only inches away, but mine is gone, I suspect after some service to the exhaust manifold

@user-gj1lb6xp3t 7 лет назад

Is this PTU similar to the one on the AWD 2007 Lincoln MKZ?

@wlvirgo1 7 лет назад

Will Ford replace PTU fluid in a 2012 Edge? If not, what would you recommend doing?

@rubenval108 6 лет назад

Hello, your video is very good, so I need to ask the following: I have a Ford Escape 3.0 XLT, it's the same transfer shown in the video. The problem with my transfer is that it vibrates the vehicle cabin at a speed of 70 km to 110 km. Before it vibrated much more, the cardan support was replaced and almost the whole problem was solved, but there is still some vibration. When the transfer is cold, listen to the turn and the sound is transmitted to the driver's cabin just below the console, a turn as unbalanced. A test was performed by gently applying the handbrake while advancing and accelerating the vehicle smoothly, and the problem was that the sound increases in the transfer (the cardan has no problems). My question is: this problem is solved by repairing only the transfer using the reconstruction kit (bearings and seals I can get), will the bearings be the cause of the vibration transmitted to the cabin or will there be problems with the gears?

@justintornatola3040 7 лет назад

Do you work at a Dealership for ford Or actually for ford?

@diazeliazared 4 года назад

Hello and good morning do you have a video on replacing the seals and bearings? I’m having a hard time finding parts for this transfer case.

@CorbinBlanchardDesign 4 года назад

I just bought a 2013 ford police interceptor utility, and I'm wondering, does that vehicle have the same problem with the PTU overheating as well? As soon as I get the vehicle in my possession in going to do a normal oil change, but also planning on changing the PTU fluid. Just wondering what to expect.

@BasikVids_4_Life 5 лет назад

Can you please explain where the ptu is located on the 2016 ford edge sport? I'm getting ready for a long road trip (1,800 miles each way) and took my edge to a shop to have the front and rear differential oil changed. I asked to also have the transfer case done but they told me this vehicle doesn't have a transfer case. They were only able to change the front and rear diff along with the engine oil but I am concerned with everything I've been reading about this ptu. I have no idea where it is located and wonder why the shop was not able to see it and drain it. Any information would be very helpful as I would like to have this fluid drained and replaced asap before my trip. Thank you!

@JRobert111111 7 лет назад

Very interesting video and information. However, I'm a little confused as to how this all works. It seems this unit is driven from the right-front transaxle output shaft and is also used to provide power to the rear? How is the differential in the transaxle and the left-front half shaft related to the rest of this equation? I'm just curious and like to learn; thank you!

@FordTechMakuloco 7 лет назад

The right front axle slide through it to the transmission for power, this unit also splines direct tot he side of the trans for direct power they both tap off the internal diff inside the trans for power.

@FMC1239 6 лет назад

What am I️ supposed to do with my 2011 MKZ? Dealership says no way to change fluid, doing it myself risks voiding warranty. Just wait until it blows up and hope that’s before the warranty is up?

@oldtimedrumcorps 7 лет назад

03 ford Escape 3.0 Automatic 161 k miles. 1. Very light growling sound Lft bearing definitly was bad all was fine for 1000k miles after lft bearing change. .2. Then growling noise started lightly at 40 to 55 mph. 3. So right bearing was replaced . Noise still there and getting louder . Transfer case fluiid was changed, silver paste came out, thats wear..3 . refilled with fresh spec fluid. Mechanic stethascoped bearing and t case ,, could not isolate . How to determine if T case .or ? Can we retorque axel to 215 to see if it changes noise pitch . Most bad TCases rattle, not growl. Bad internal TC bearing ? Whats your reccomended diagnostic process. Thanks .

@mattmcginley1797 6 лет назад

I have a 2016 edge, have they made any advancements on these units compared to the 2011 edge, I had to vacuum the old oil out to change it, and am looking to do the same oil change in my 2016 to prevent failure

@evracer 2 года назад

I have a noise that sounds like the RF wheel bearing is bad after I replaced my blown up ptu with a used unit. RF bearing replaced, noise still there. Will the vehicle drive with the front half shafts removed for diag purposes? That would tell me really quick depending on how the ptu is driven. Don't want to take the shafts out and find out it doesn't move.

@charlieryan1736 5 лет назад

How do you service it

@theholenewworld 7 лет назад

You stated that this PTU "failed". Was it just leaking or was there some other symptom / reason why the customer brought the care in?

@FordTechMakuloco 7 лет назад

Just a leak on the internal seal of the input gear.

@AndrewM-if2em 5 лет назад

So is this an issue on 2015 Explorers ? I hear where you mention it’s a issue with explorer but then say something about cooling issues specific to the older versions

@harlemsteve 6 лет назад

I'm having the same problem with a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited all wheel drive I'm schedule an appointment at Ford dealership I only have $68,000 I heard is cover up to a hundred thousand miles a year 2020 for my car

@xr500t 4 года назад

Mr. M, is there a gasket for that case? I plan on doing a service on another PTU, and I think they don't have a gasket. Is there some kind of sealer you recommend?

@jaybilawchuk2225 4 года назад

What does it mean when I can spin the drive shaft to the back when it’s in park and shut off. Is that normal, or is the PTU pooched.

@hddm3 7 лет назад

Ford will keep you busy for life

@davidhenri2722 6 лет назад

hddm3 another thing to note.....ford is the only one worth fixing. Dodge and GM go straight to the scrap yard to melt down into new fords.

@abadran8174 5 лет назад

@@davidhenri2722 true, that ford is the better of the three. Also true, these are not the only car companies in the world. Its not the 50's any way. Happy 5th gen explorer owner here. But I won't lie and say ford is better than Toyota.

@davidhenri2722 5 лет назад

@@abadran8174 For the most part I do agree. They do last longer but for return on investment that would be a discusion for another day. In regards to your explorer. They are fine trucks but if it has that 3.5 l V6. Keep an eye on your water pump. When they leak they flood the crankcase with coolant and destroys the motor. Some even resort to replacing the waterpump when getting up in mileage before they start to leak. Might have to google search it.

@abadran8174 5 лет назад

@@davidhenri2722 thanks Dave, yes I know it. I'm keeping an eye on that. However, they said that was a manufacturing defect that was fixed with the new batch of 2014. Mine is 15. Still am watching it, changing coolant every 10months, adding royal purple ice additive. Drilling and tapping my ptu and rear diff next week for a drain plug too. I think even for a return on investment Toyota would win this one. They not only last longer, but they also resell for more. They save you time as well. I'm losing time to prevent some catastrophic failures in my ford's various parts. Just so I don't lose a lot of time and money down the line in case of failure. And the explorer is one of the more reliable ford's after the f150.

@gerarforamirez150 7 лет назад

nice job sr

@shadowvoid777d6 7 лет назад

my car is a Ford explorer 2003 XLT 4.0 flex fuel. my transmission is leaking a lot. what parts and tools do I use to repair it? another question can I fix it while on the ground or do i lift it?

@Bob33O 7 лет назад

I would like to see how to change the fluid on the vehicle?

@testy462 6 лет назад

Bob Obarski suck it out with a oil pump/vac setup. No drain plug

@davidduke7531 5 лет назад

I have a 2011 flex I recently noticed a leak between PTU and trans. I've read on one forum they were able to remove the PTU without dropping the cradle. Somehow they rocked engine forward and finagled it out. Do you think this is possible?

@mike4food 7 лет назад

Can I use my brake bleeder with air to suck all fluids out. And is it easy to do I own an Edge. They just replaced the PTU as it was leaking after they put seals in it.

@phb1371 5 лет назад

Hello I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle passed on to me so no idea where the book is is the PTU oil something I can do myself and what type of oil will it take...Thanks in advance

@kevinkoppes1068 5 лет назад

Brian Great Video! I just bought a 13 Edge. Thanks for info. Where do you change the gear oil?

@RealJayGladney 5 лет назад

Kevin Koppes same here. 2013 Limited AWD

@frankietraxable 7 лет назад

Ford tech, I have an '09 edge and I went under the vehicle and the ptu looks a little wet and I sucked out what ever I could with a topside oil changer from the fill plug. I did it four times like every 4 months and half the amount came out each time.The gear oil came out black every time and replaced it with the required gear oil.I dont know if I should have the ptu replaced considering it has 193,000 miles on it or drill a hole in the bottom of it and put in a drain plug.I just bought the vehicle March of 2016 it runs great but I just dont want the ptu to fail while driving dont know what to do, do you have any advice?Thank you.

@vn1500g3 7 лет назад

Do you have any advise (diagnosing and repairing) about the Traction Contol systems on the 02 - 05 Explorers and Mountaineers?

@ceceheck 6 лет назад

Had a gear oil leak (vent blew out on transaxel) on my 14 xlt explorer, dealership is telling me I need a whole new PTU which is $2k. Said it was transmission fluid (black fluid just like the gear oil on your hands!) Could I still just change the gear oil, or is the replacement of the PTU necessary?

@garypeatling7927 6 лет назад

Very good

@raulsalinas9366 7 лет назад

I was told my 2013 Taurus police interceptor ecoboost has a cooling PTU? currently at 105k miles and need a full tune up.

@FordTechMakuloco 7 лет назад

They sure do Ford got smart they knew they needed to do something to prevent premature failures.

@raulsalinas9366 7 лет назад

Do I still have to make my own plug or does it have one?

@hatersgunnahate1522 6 лет назад

I have a 2015 edge awd with 44,000 miles still under factory warranty ptu is leaking ford dealership I bought it from says it’s not leaking clearly I can see it’s leaking and dripping on the heat shield of the exhaust I’m not sure what my next move is they won’t touch it

@travisbradford1322 3 года назад

Do you have a link or parts number for the input gear seal, leaking transmission fluid

@Nickthecarguy 7 лет назад

if that the drain plug where do I fill it up

@rickyhiebert2766 5 лет назад

On my 09 escape it's on the passenger side of the PTU at the top

@mrphhg 3 года назад

Whats the torque specs for fill and drain plug on these? thanks

@cerial0 6 лет назад

hey i just purchased a 2011 lincoln mkx is there a fill hole i can suck the old fluid out from ?

@parajay2875 7 лет назад

Will I have to creat a drain plug for an 09 Ford Flex or do I drain via pump through fill whole

@green97probe 7 лет назад

Brian do you have a video for changing the fluid in a PTU like what is in the Edge?

@ohger1 7 лет назад

I don't know about the redesign, but the early units do not have a drain plug, and there's precious little room to snake a vacuum line in the fill hole with which to suck out the old fluid. I think the best I could do was get about an inch off the top. All you can do is draw out what you can and top it back off. Do this at every oil change.

@paulvickonoff829 4 года назад

I have 2001 Ford Escape and only need to replace a couple of bearings in transfer case. Anyone know where I can get bearing dimensions for replacement?