2013 Ford Flex PTU Teardown and Replacement

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At first, it sounded like a small animal under the car. Then it sounded like a spinning rubber chicken. The PTU failed before 146,000 miles.
The replacement PTU says to replace the fluid every 10,000 miles. Ford says never. This is what happens when you follow the manufacturer's recommendations and never change the fluid. Lifetime lubrication or lifetime fluid only means that you'll get past the end of the warranty period.
0:00 PTU noise
0:28 Removal
10:00 Disassembly and failure analysis
12:50 Install new unit
20:44 Putting the rest of the car back together
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@TomM-iw3te 5 ай бұрын

Most realistic DIY mechanic video showing how a poorly engineered vehicle can test the patience of a very innovative individual. Great Job!👍

@SohailMahboob-US Ай бұрын

This is how you make a very hard job easy, by staying positive and consistent. Great job Andrew, thanks

@alainbrisebois8334 10 ай бұрын

I would have grind that washer on one side of that motor mount bolt, just to clear the drain plug. You are a brave man to tackle that job in your driveway.

@brianbrown600 6 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing. A minute on the bench grinder and this slides right past that drain plug.

@karinestg100 2 жыл бұрын

So you managed to replace the unit without removing the cat.. It's pretty tight in there. Good job.

@aksh9300 Жыл бұрын

Impressed you did all this in your driveway. Thanks for showing this

@PursuitMode2011 Ай бұрын

Exceptional patience and knowledge. I would have lost my marbles…

@wjharchive 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. In January, 2022 I bought a nearly pristine 2016 Ford Flex AWD SEL, 106,000 miles on it. Runs well (I've now put about 2500 on it). Am lucky to have a competent mechanic three miles away and they agree the vehicle is in good shape (but they alerted me to the dreaded buried-in-the-engine water pump issue, which has no record of a problem but I monitor it and in 2023 I'll likely have it replaced as a preventative measure. What brought me to your excellent/detailed video was learning only a few weeks ago (thank you internet, KZfaq and highly competent KZfaq video makers) of the whole Ford PTU "issue". As with my still functioning water pump, I've not experienced the few telltale signs of the PTU problem. But last week I raised the Flex up on jack stands in the garage, removed the PTU's fill plug and found the same black sludge on the plug's end. This Monday, August 1, my mechanic will see what fluid remains in it, will suck it out, pump new in and I'll be o.k. for another 30k miles (at least that's my hope since I've experienced no signs of the PTU failing yet). Your video is the best I've found of someone successfully removing/replacing this unit in their driveway; offers someone like me the detailed insight into exactly how that thing can be removed (not that I'd ever be attempting it I hope). And bending the rules by bending that bracket 1/2 inch is golden. Thanks again!

@jtandrews3 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliments! It's so tight in there, I'd be surprised if they could fit a tube down past the gears to suck the fluid out. It's almost easier to tip the car on its side and drain it that way. If the fluid is black when drained, then you'll probably want to change it again in like 500 miles. See my video on adding a drain plug to a Ford PTU: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fqd5pqqJ2Ji1hmg.html

@FreedomRock44 Жыл бұрын

In terms of Water pump....Use Top Oil(NO CHEAP STUFF) and Change that Anti freeze every 30K.......I assume 3.5L 6cyl!!!!!! If your car is warmed up and the heater is set to hot in fall and winter but starts running cool out vents sometimes while on hot setting and then hot the next time.......check your water pump!!!!! I know thermostat....but I promise a sign water pump is going. Also always watch your temp gauge so you know where normal operating range is when car is at TEMP.......when pump starts to go that temp gauge will go out of normal range fast......Probably Known info but those are definite signs to watch for letting you know water pump is going and coolant is getting in your oil and you have no clue it is happening!!!!!! First signs of heat in car feeling cool to touch at the vent when on hot setting and engine temp at operating temp(YOU DID NOT JUST START THE CAR it is warmed up) get to your mechanic!!!!!!! It might save your engine!!!!(FORD3.5L).

@paulsosa1872 Жыл бұрын

Get that ptu serviced asap I filled mine with Amsoil signature series ATF

@mph5896 Жыл бұрын

Just drill and tap a drain hole in the PTU. Fill it up with new fluid and cross your fingers to see if it holds up

@bktodc Жыл бұрын

Depending on the clearance you have. You can do the fluid change service. I've done it 3 times in my 2017 Explorer (180,000), so far so good. I believe if you keep that fluid clean you shouldn't have a problem with the PTU. Unfortunately I had to do my water pump last year ($1,700)

@fjpoggemann Жыл бұрын

Doing this exact repair this weekend and your video has already saved me three or four times. Every step has been an exercise in frustration, but probably the worst was that cross-piece on the engine mount with a pint of lock-tite on it. My cordless impact wrench didn't have enough power to zip it out, so I had to sit there for ten minutes muscling on a ratchet. I'm just at the part where I take out the PTU now...

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I know what you're talking about. Good luck!

@fjpoggemann Жыл бұрын

Forgot to tell you that exactly the same bearing was missing. Turned to beautiful sparkles that contrasted nicely against the thick black gear oil.

@fjpoggemann Жыл бұрын

@@jtandrews3 Things got way worse! Somehow the bracket holding the intermediate shaft bearing broke! that let the axle migrate in and out, and wobble around some while I was driving. That in turn tore up the brand new axle seal on the PTU. Every time I would turn or park the car with the wheels turned, a ton of transmission fluid would gush out. I had to tear down everything on the passenger side a second time, replace the seal (very un-fun, and $50 for the seal at dealership) and put it all back together, not to mention the $50 worth of transmission fluid that is scattered all over the highways of California...

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Was it a replacement unit, or did you replace the seal on the factory unit? Did operating it with play cause any further damage? Rumor has it that the missing bearing is just a bushing. That in combination with the claim of lifetime fluid seems like planned failure. Not cool, Ford.

@RealAlLePage 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding video in every way. You are one brave guy, especially doing that in the driveway. Thank you for the most comprehensive video on this hard-working little driveline assembly.

@godovermoney1124 Жыл бұрын

You're a heck of a mechanic. I'm proud of you.

@udo4accept 3 ай бұрын

thank you for verifying my thought that it's worth the $1k i'm going to pay a shop today to remove my old PTU and put the new one in for me. you have a lot more guts, and tools, than i do!!!!

@skylerpartridge8570 10 ай бұрын

You saved me soooooo much time with the PTU removal! I wish I could find a way to repay you. Total time on the job was 5hrs. If i dropped the subframe like originally intended it would have been closer to 12hrs. Thank you again sir!

@HP-hm3pn 9 ай бұрын

With your skill level you deserve a lift. Excellent video.

@michaelpesqueira6911 9 ай бұрын

Fabulous video. Great content. Superb editing. This video is exceedingly helpful for PTU Transfer Case replacement on my son's 2011 Ford Taurus Limited AWD, which is similar enough to be very pertinent. Thank you so very much for sharing your expertise.

@eightiesgod Жыл бұрын

You are fabulous, sir!

@halclarke9364 Жыл бұрын

Great job getting a flex. Soon i hope great lesson on pto thanks for your hard work 🙏

@Mrojos1 5 ай бұрын

gracias,lo haces ver facil😆😆 pero asi ya se el trabajo que me espera,tengo una flex 2009 y ya esta dando problemas el ptu el problema es que no tengo pistola de impacto, y mi otro problema va a ser conseguir el ptu porque vivo en Mexico, saludos y otra vez gracias

@RealdoseofTruth 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 Ford Edge AWD with only 65k miles on it that is leaking from the PTU now. I must admit you did a great job. However, this is more than I have the patience to tackle. Not to mention, I'd need to buy some new tools. Mine unfortunately is going in for the repair.

@aleksandrdmitruk7389 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. This is useful. Pay attention to the 8-minute recording. It is seen the tie rod boot broke.

@Justacogg Жыл бұрын

Well done sir!

@antraxmickey3667 9 ай бұрын

Great work !!

@dljunior2852 9 ай бұрын

That drain plug and bolt issue is something that would happen to me. Being able to do that task without removing the catalytic converter was pretty cool because many others removed it

@Kate_Short-For-Bob Ай бұрын

That looks like a real 'character building' job to do, doubly so on the driveway. I've just changed the PTU oil on my Ford Edge (Kuga in the UK) at 45k miles to try head off this problem. I don't want to be doing this job !

@pepemariscal9231 Жыл бұрын

Impresionante my friend you are the best

@2nickles647 Жыл бұрын

A few months ago. My wife's stopped by with their 2010 Taurus. Said it was making weird noises. I had start it. Told him to shut it down. Checked oil level. No oil. Rod knocking bad. Told the needs rebuilt or used engine. With a heavy hearth. They eventually got home. After 4 months. They gathered funds and found a used motor. A week later they hauled it to my shade tree shop. Got the motor unloaded and onto a mobile platform. A few days later I started on the engine swap. Engine removal. 2.5 hours. Install 2.5 hours. Then the tedious task of getting things reinstalled. Another 2 days of oil. Fluids and final checks. The engine comes to life. A test drive is next. That's when loud noises emits. It's coming underneath my feet. I tell the customer. And let her know where and cost. After about 3 weeks. The new PTU arrived with the car. 2 hours and pulled and new PTU installed. I took the old one apart. There bits of metal. Metal particles in the oil and it's dark. Good decision. Test drive. More noises. But not as loud. I go to the Midas for my suspecion that's a CV or axle bearing. Midas says all is ok. Hmmm??? Muster up my bank card and order CV axle and wheel bearing assembly. One week later parts arrive. I pull the cv axle. CV axle seems ok? Nope. Carrier bearing is mounted backwards and wrong size. I pull the old CV axle apart. Everything is ok?? I had already pull the wheel bearing unit. I reinstall original CV axle and new wheel bearing assembly. Test drive. It's now super quite. At last. I call the customer and they finally pick it up. I tell the customer. There are some final minor issues that need to be addressed immediately.

@alanmorrison3598 3 ай бұрын

Great video!

@Subjohny Жыл бұрын

Very good. Hi quality production 💙👍

@HP-hm3pn 9 ай бұрын

It's filled for life alright.... great job, Ford.

@mitchherber3120 Жыл бұрын

Great job, I'll be doing this very soon.

@bktodc Жыл бұрын

How'd it turn out? It helps having an extra hand for doing the sucking (if you don't have a drain plug) and filling.

@mitchherber3120 Жыл бұрын

@@bktodc turned out good. Took me 2 weekends by myself. It's a lot of work. Get the car jacked up high so you have the extra room. I did it with jacks. Took both front tires off. Once you get the tire, brakes, hub, etc out of the way you unbolt the cv shaft get that out of the way. Undo the motor mount bolts and ratchet strap bottom of motor forward. Pull exhaust down from the mounts, undo drive shaft. 4 bolts. Then take the cat off. That's 4 nuts. Unplug 02 sensor and shimmy it down. Then start taking the rest of the bolts out of the ptu and mount. Gonna have to shimmy that down too. Pretty heavy. I replaced it with a dorman from Amazon. Got about 5,000 miles on it so far. So far so good. Filled it with 70w 140 If I remember. Good luck 🤞

@Lorenzo69 4 ай бұрын

You are a brave man 💪

@redStaplerRacing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I'm about to tackle this thing myself. Can't be worse than replacing a set of turbos on a 911.

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Having worked on a Boxster myself, I think you're right.

@rockspoon6528 Жыл бұрын

Mad respect, man. I'm going to be following in your footsteps and installing a Dorman into my '08 Taurus X soon- it's not screaming (yet) but it gets harsh shifts sometimes and is clearly leaking like mad and failing to hold oil. Hoping it holds until I can burn the midnight oil a few days straight...

@bktodc Жыл бұрын

Your comment is 2 months old. Did you end up doing the job?

@rockspoon6528 Жыл бұрын

@@bktodcSort-of: The Dorman unit I ordered arrived defective (it cast/milled with an enormous lip on the main body that blocked it from mounting properly) so I had to order a replacement. The replacement I ordered was from a different company and also arrived defective, but the defect was the factory-installed gasket so I cracked it open and redid the gasket before installing. Now it's working nicely. The unit I put it, like the Dorman, has a heat shield and drain plug.

@workinwithme Жыл бұрын

LOL.. I'm totally convinced now... I will pay a mechanic. I just hope I can find one that can do a good job. Thanks so much.

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Haha, this made me smile. It's good to know your limits and I'm glad to be able to show what's involved so you don't get overwhelmed.

@rockspoon6528 Жыл бұрын

15:27 Tip on filling the PTU: Get a piece of vinyl tubing and cut the nozzle the gear oil pouch comes with so that the tubing can just fit through it. Then, feed the tubing most of the way through the nozzle. Take some electrical tape and wrap it few times around the side that's inside the nozzle, then pull it snug. The electrical tape will serve both as a sealer and a holder so the tube does not slip off.

@DrHumorous 6 ай бұрын

Impressive skills..

@ernestodanielespinozacasti655 8 ай бұрын

Great! Job, awesome

@Thegoodteamthatone Жыл бұрын

Hey man such a great video thank you for making this you’re a very intelligent mechanic. I must ask what are those spreading red handled pliers u used to separate the ptu and take off the exhaust?

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, aren't those handy? They're often called lock ring pliers.

@fayezfamfa 7 ай бұрын

Hi John . thank toy for sharing your vedio ..it was informative .. one question please : We have not seen the new PTU clearly ... is that a brand new PTU ( ford ) ? i noticed there is a kind of Aluminum cover ( kinda of shield ..maybe ) on the side on the PTU ..is that a new manufacturing changes from ford on the new PTU's ? thx

@godovermoney1124 Жыл бұрын

I just converted my daughters Ford edge from all-wheel-drive to front wheel drive. I eliminated the rear differential, rear half-shafts & main driveshaft. All because the rear differential failed @ 138k miles & I still owe money on the car. I did it all in my driveway in 30° wind & snow here in Pennsylvania. Mostly while laying on the ground. It was no fun. Took me three days working a couple of hours per day. I feel for you brother. The struggle is real as they say 😂

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

But it builds character, right?

@mph5896 Жыл бұрын

Why not just put a used rear diff in it?

@williamwilde141 8 ай бұрын

How has that Dorman OE Fix PTU held up? My PTU on my 2012 explorer just exploded in fire and fury. So may be looking to do this

@jimpomac 6 ай бұрын

You could have ground one side of the washer on the bolt to get it past the drain plug !

@mctoads8230 Жыл бұрын

Just finished mine on a 13 edge and it was not fun lol. But thank you 🙏

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. You know you can do hard things and finish them.

@abdelmalekakkad6028 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job John, Actually my Ford Edge 2014 AWD SEL running 120k Miles, Recently the Mechanical noticed that there is a bit of a leak from PTU and when we checked it smelled burnt oil even though the color is still crimson to brown. H advises replacing the PTU itself. Another friend advises me to change the PTU oil only. Please I need your suggestion asap

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Gear oil smells like sulfur from the time it's new to when you change it. It smells burnt naturally. I would just change the fluid. If the fluid comes out black with metal in it, then yes, change the PTU.

@anthonysova7117 Жыл бұрын

Nice job of removal of the PTU without the removal of the cat My want to look back at the wheel hub nut u tightened under the load of the weight of the car wheel bearing damage will occur Tightened the nut before lowered onto the wheel CHEERS

@brianforeman9846 Жыл бұрын

Hey I think you did a great job and was just wondering how that gear oil worked out for cause I noticed it was not the fluid it calls for so wondering if you used it on purpose or just didn't realize cause I have to do this same job today...please let me know if it worked or did you end up changing the fluid...that pouch contains the limited slip modifier and I'm pretty sure it calls for the 75w140 without the modifier

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Good eye! The Dorman PTO unit I installed recommended the following lubricant: Grade = 75W-140; spec = WSL-M2C192-A; API service= GL-5 / SAE J2360. I used what 75W-140 I could find at the local big store with the initials "WM". The car has been running fine with no PTO noise. The friction modifier should have no adverse effects since it makes the surface more slippery. I found this article on friction modifiers that explains how they work: www.stle.org/images/pdf/STLE_ORG/BOK/LS/Additives/Whats%20a%20Friction%20Modifier.pdf Thanks for your comment!

@brianforeman9846 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for info...my wife has 2013 edge and ptu burned up a few days ago even with me changing fluid every 10000 but it did last till 188,000 so I'm not to to Madd actually went longer than expected...I know the flex is much bigger so maybe that's why you left the cat cause I didn't drop the sub frame but the cat had to go...even with the cat out was very tight removal and put back but I got it in just haven't tested it yet...got ptu in and brackets then a huge storm rolled I'm so gonna finish tomorrow...keep posting like the content

@cohenj4037 Жыл бұрын

any updates on how the new unit is preforming? i’m looking for new ptu units and have looked at the dorman units.

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

The first unit leaked from the rear seal from day one. I had to replace it under warranty. The second unit had no issues at the 500 mile fluid change. It's been a couple thousand miles since then. No sounds coming from it.

@richtelgenhoff4875 Жыл бұрын

How has the Dorman unit worked out for you and how often do you change the fluid? I have a 2013 Flex Limited and need to change the PTU. I'm tossed between the AT4Z-7251-G (non-tow), the DA8Z-7251-C (w/tow package), or the Dorman. The DA8Z-7251-C has a drain plug and some cooling fins. I'm wondering if it should be a drop-in for a Flex w/o tow pkg or if the fins will somehow hang up on something going in ?

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

The Dorman unit in the video leaked out the rear output shaft. We could smell gear oil and at the 500 mile fluid change, I saw where the leak was and decided it needed to come out because replacement seals weren't available. I sent it back under warranty. The replacement Dorman unit has been good so far. I did the 500 mile fluid change as recommended. The Flex hasn't hit the 10k mile mark yet. Dorman recommends changing the fluid every 10k miles.

@aksh9300 Жыл бұрын

@@jtandrews3 so you had to do this twice?

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Yep.

@mitchherber3120 Жыл бұрын

Fordmakuloco channel will tell you oem or nothing. Check out his videos. The dorman has a bad rap.

@JM-mc7td Жыл бұрын

Just opened mine was making some noise but just under a dead stop or when the transmission downshifted. I see no bearing in the middle either but not to much debrie, that makes me question if the middke ine should have a bearing or not and is just a tight fit. At this point im not sure if I should change the ptu or just clean it and out some fresh fluid on it. It would ve great to see a new unit pulled apart to compare.

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

There really is supposed to be a bearing in the middle. At this point, it would be best to replace the PTU so you don't have to do it again.

@aksh9300 Жыл бұрын

I believe the idler doesn't have a bearing but it does have some bushing type thing that fits into the recess. This is according to Fordtechmakuloco

@zPOBOYz 7 ай бұрын

Seems dumb to ask but what does a 2 wheel drive 2016 explorer limited have i have no idea, is it just a font differential

@jtandrews3 7 ай бұрын

The 2016 Ford Explorer 2WD model is front-wheel drive. Only the 4WD models had the PTU. Adding the PTU means that the front right CV axle on 4WD is different from the front-wheel drive models (FWD). The front differential is built into the transaxle (combination of transmission and differential assembly). But most people just call them transmissions. So just remember to keep up on the transmission fluid changes at least every two years.

@RR-bt5xv Жыл бұрын

Mine looked just as bad at 125k. I removed it cleaned it up had a drain plug welded to the lowest part of the ptu removed the vent cap attached a hose where the vent cap used to be. ran hose to firewall now i can drain from bottom . and fill from the top i can add 16 ounces vs the 14 that is listed as capacity. 3k miles later i have changed fluid once no leaking due to extra fluid. PS there was no bearing or race missing in your ptu that's the way they are designed

@justoenamigo 10 ай бұрын

That looked like a Dorman PTU. Was it reliable? I've seen different reviews

@jtandrews3 10 ай бұрын

Been good so far. It's due for its 10k mile fluid change.

@stanleyhenry3700 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Ford Explorer with 180k miles. Seems like I am long overdue for a replacement PTU. I have never changed the oil. You are a great mechanic, I would have you to replace mine. I live in Gwinnette County, Loganville Ga. You definitely know your job. What is the part# for a PTU with a drain and fill plug?

@gibsonbuilds4841 Жыл бұрын

Same...13 explorer. Had some clunky noise yesterday.... and smells like burnt gear oil. How did you make out with your replacement?

@stanleyhenry3700 Жыл бұрын

@@gibsonbuilds4841 I decided to trade it in. With 180k miles I thought it necessary to do so. Cost to replace PTU would run about 4k + replacing all four tires which was due.

@alexmike5445 4 ай бұрын

So you were able to remove the PTU without removing the cat converter!!!!!! How did you remove the top bolt with the cat still in place?

@jtandrews3 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, it was tight. If you have a wrench just the right size, it can be done.

@timc3381 Жыл бұрын

You definitely don’t live in the rust belt. Just getting to the cv axle removal was a bit of a chore, a lot of crustys. I’m on my first of many union breaks in this job. On a side note I’ve been hearing a lot of really good things about red line light weight shockproof gear oil.

@jasonathey2551 Жыл бұрын

The instinctive hillbilly in me would’ve just left that 3rd motor mount bolt out 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@axist1235 Ай бұрын

I just did mine and I didn’t remove the cat and I bend the metal too

@dannylay7965 8 ай бұрын

How does she drive with the Doorman PTU vs OEM?

@jtandrews3 8 ай бұрын

It drives the same as OEM.

@robertnicholson1525 Жыл бұрын

Hi did I miss it replacement had a drain plug. Not rocket science to fit fill and drain plug. Cheers from Cape town

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Yep, in fact, Dorman recommends fluid changes every 10k miles.

@eduardoperez3715 9 ай бұрын

Que aceite usas????

@FreedomRock44 Жыл бұрын

Is that the new AT4Z-7251-G that makes the PTO serviceable because instead of just a fill plug it has a drain plug as well???????

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

It was a Dorman unit. But it did have a drain plug. Dorman recommends changing the fluid every 10k miles. Quite different from Ford saying "don't even worry about checking it". We now see that was bad advice.

@FreedomRock44 Жыл бұрын

@@jtandrews3 Hahahahaha...Yep!!!!!

@FreedomRock44 Жыл бұрын

Have you had the dorman unit for a while now in your edge and how do you like it??????

@FreedomRock44 Жыл бұрын

I mean Flex!!!

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

No problems so far. Well, other than the first unit leaked out the rear output shaft right away. I think it might have been a customer return and I was unlucky enough to get it.

@FreedomRock44 Жыл бұрын

DO you only have one Jack stand holding that car up??????

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Yup. Your eyes weren't playing tricks on you.

@aksh9300 Жыл бұрын

Putting a lot of faith on one jackstand.

@gregreitan3634 Жыл бұрын

That lifetime fluid is pretty good huh? Designed to fail.

@kevinaddington706 9 ай бұрын

Mine didn’t make any type of noise, mine smelled like burning fluid.

@chrisjavorski1530 Жыл бұрын

This is way I have my PTU fluid changed every 25000 miles on all cars that have them. Cost is the gear oil and $100 at my local shop.

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a good practice.

@user-cx4xi2xm1k Жыл бұрын

And what about the rear differential?

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Need a special low profile Allen wrench to change the rear diff fluid. Before I can change the rear diff fluid, I need to go saw the end shorter on one of my single Allen wrenches.

@ryancordle3625 Жыл бұрын

Literally over here.....1 minute in...I'm gonna change this myself..... 4minutes in. Wiping face with lost expression. I don't know if I can do this one.....

@alanmorrison3598 3 ай бұрын

Is this a Dorman replacement PTU? 18:14

@jtandrews3 3 ай бұрын

Yes. Confirmed at 19:10

@thomasmica2856 6 ай бұрын

11:46 Nutella

@PeterTwo-qm3xk 4 ай бұрын

Are my eyes seeing this right, or a trick of the video angle... is the car balanced on 1 axle stand ?☠️

@jtandrews3 4 ай бұрын

Well, one jack stand and the rear tires. So yeah, kind of.

@ValentinaCordero-fg3zo Жыл бұрын

Expliquemen pfff en español ese aceite es el mismo de la caja de cambios automatica el de ese diferencial????????...y si es aparte que aceite lleva ese diferencial ???????20 50.0 cual?? Y el de motor y caja cual lleva????

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

La transmisión tiene líquido de transmisión automática. La unidad de transferencia de potencia (PTU) tiene aceite para engranajes 85W140. Traducción por google.

@ValentinaCordero-fg3zo Жыл бұрын

@@jtandrews3 hola que marca de aceite usan motor caja y diferencial porfavor

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Para mí, la marca no es importante. Yo uso aceite de motor sintético. Lo importante es hacer los cambios de líquido con más frecuencia de lo que recomienda el fabricante. Los intervalos recomendados por el fabricante suelen ser demasiado largos.

@ValentinaCordero-fg3zo Жыл бұрын

@@jtandrews3 Que aceite usa el diferencial de un Ford Edge 2010 4x4 .0sea 20 50 20 90 cual .....???pffff

@myhtcevo4g Жыл бұрын

Sludge in the plug on a new unit is discerning

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had to uninstall it because it was leaking out the rear output seal. I sent it back under warranty and installed a replacement unit that has been fine.

@ryanc3219 6 ай бұрын

Thats why you don't buy ANYTHING Dorman. Next time, just separate the ball joint, not control arm, brakes, etc. Speaking of control arm, you tighten it when the weight of the vehicle is on the ground. Otherwise you'll wear out the bushing.

@jtandrews3 6 ай бұрын

You're absolutely correct that you tighten the control arm bushings when the weight of the vehicle is on the ground. I had a brain cramp and did it the wrong way in the video. I guess that happens when this isn't your full-time job. The reason I didn't remove the lower ball joint instead can be seen at 0:55 where you should be able to see that the only way to loosen the nut with the CV shaft installed is with an open end wrench. Otherwise, I'm totally with you on that. With Dorman, the way I see it is it's kind of hit and miss. So guess what kind of PTU I bought for my MKS? I got a no-brand Amazon special with the Dorman part number 600-234XD! We'll see how it goes with the 500 mile fluid change in a couple weeks. Hoping for the best!

@ryanc3219 6 ай бұрын

@@jtandrews3 I just ordered a Ford one. For the amount of work, I'd like OEM, dont want to do it again. Though this is a heck of a lot easier than the water pump and steering rack I did last year. Does the Flex not have an air scoop like the Explorers? I've been changing the oil in the PTU every oil change since 100,000kms when it first burped oil sludge out the vent. Drilled and tapped a drain plug. Just hit 170,000kms, my air scoop got plugged with ice and snow, it over heated and punched a hole in the case. The way I look at it, I got an extra 70,000kms out of it by servicing it.

@kubeanie18 2 ай бұрын

30,000 for ptu fluid

@baymonearl Жыл бұрын

One word "Cheater Pipe".

@jesusquezada8476 Жыл бұрын

1/2 an inch is ok

@staceymenheart8353 Жыл бұрын

Hi I hate to bother you but you're one of the very few mechanics who actually respond back to questions which I think is awesome. My question is can you recognize this noise coming from my Ford Edge. I know a little bit about cars from my dad because he didn't want mechanics taking advantage of me since I'm a girl but I only know the basics and I've done my own brakes and struts Etc and this video I'm showing you I showed down at the Ford dealership I tried asking some technicians and there was no consensus opinion. One said my calipers another said my CV and one even guessed my PTU. I heard this noise pulling out of my driveway going a slow speed but when I reverse it back it doesn't make the noise. kzfaq.infoVRAeqBrBNlw?feature=share

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

At first, it sounded like a rear driveline u-joint about to fail. But then I thought if a mechanic inspected it, they should have found it right away. If someone already looked and couldn't find it, check for a broken flex plate.

@staceymenheart8353 Жыл бұрын

@John Andrews well the mechanics who look at it they didn't look at it personally because I'd have to tow it to them and I didn't want to do that if it if it was a transmission problem. So they were basing it on the video alone. But what you're suggesting is that something I can look at myself or does something have to be taken apart like the transmission to get to the flexplate. I'm just guessing that's where that's at. But I really appreciate you responding so quickly😊

@jtandrews3 Жыл бұрын

First thing I would do is park it on level ground, chock the front wheels (important), release the parking brake, and jack up one rear tire. Jiggle it forward and backward and have someone see if they can see a loose u-joint. With it in park, it will only rotate a few degrees. With that kind of noise, it should be pretty visible what the bad component is. If everything checks out ok, then you can check for a broken flex plate by removing the inspection cover. This is probably not the problem though. Keep us posted on what you find!

@staceymenheart8353 Жыл бұрын

@John Andrews okay thank you so much I'll see if I can get my brother to help me it's been raining here the past few days I'll definitely try this thank you for such precise instructions