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How much does it cost to replace the PTU on a Ford Edge?

How much does it cost to replace the PTU on a Ford Edge?

$1830 to replace. Had the PTU replaced at around 120K after a 2month wait for the part. It cost about 1,800.00!!

Is there a recall on Ford Edge?

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

What happens when a PTU fails?

Symptoms of a failing or failed PTU include hearing a grinding, growling, or humming noise that changes with your vehicle’s speed, which can be the result of low fluid from a leak and/or bad bearings, loose chains and damaged gears. If the PTU has gone bad then you will unlikely be able to drive the vehicle.

What is the PTU on a Ford Edge?

The PTU is an all-wheel drive (AWD) transfer case used in cars and sport utility vehicles. It allows for power to all four wheels either part time or full time, and also varies how much power goes to the front and rear by specific driving conditions.

What causes PTU failure?

Re: PTU Failure Thought – not having the ability to exchange the fluid is also a concern, as wear particles build up over time in the gear oil, friction and heat will also increase causing more damage over time, seals may fail, fluid levels drop, etc.

Are there any recalls on a 2013 Ford Edge?

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

How do you flush PTU?

Put it in move the vehicle back and forth at very low speed many times times, drain, fill with regular fluid. You could also use a low pressure airline and a small hose to aerate it inside the PTU to work some of it loose before the fill with regular fluid. Drive 500 miles or so and then drain and fill again.

Is the PTU part of the transmission?

The “transfer case” that is used in FWD vehicles is called a power transfer unit (PTU), which is attached to the transaxle and sends power to a rear differential.

How much does it cost to replace a PTU on a Ford Explorer?

The PTU is usually available off eBay from a Ford dealer for $800 or so shipped. So typical non-dealer costs will range from $1,200 (including PTU) to $1,500 depending on rates in Your area.

Does your Ford Edge have a transfer case issue?

This is a gathering of notes related to my issues with our Ford Edge, 2007. Particularly the PTO (transfer case) issues. If any of you out there drive an all-wheel-drive Ford Edge, Flex, or 500 or Lincoln MKS be aware these have a time-bomb transfer case issue. When this fails (and it will) it will cost you $1600.00 more or less at a dealer.

Why does my Ford Edge have a time bomb transfer case?

If any of you out there drive an all-wheel-drive Ford Edge, Flex, or 500 or Lincoln MKS be aware these have a time-bomb transfer case issue. When this fails (and it will) it will cost you $1600.00 more or less at a dealer. It’s due to a very poor design on the PTO unit, so that the fluid in the unit cannot be changed.

What happened to the PTU in 2007?

Back in 2007 when the PTUs were known to be short lived, they should have put an engineering team on this immediately. Assuming that there was no more room to make the PTU case larger to hold more fluid, they should have at least came up with a heat shield to put between the PTU and the catalytic converter on the 2008s.

When to replace the PTU on a Ford Escape?

If odor is still present after the leak repair and cleaning, replace the PTU and vent hose, if equipped. For vehicles with no leaks and odor present, replace the PTU along with thePTU vent hose, if equipped. Refer to Section 7 of the SLTS manual for the appropriate labor operations.” Update on my Ford as of 1/11/2016.