FORD PTU - EASIEST WAY to change gear fluid

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3 ways to change Gear Oil in your FORD PTU
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@wish2fish37 Жыл бұрын

Local shop refused to service mine so I Just performed this at @100,000 miles for first time on my 2015 Lincoln mkx.All the KZfaq videos had me paranoid.Put left front tire up on ramp,removed fill plug (no fluid came out)and used cheap 12v pump to suck out fluid.Was shocked I got that much out and how easy it was.Got almost exactly 12 ounces out and owners manual says it calls for 12 ounces.Just looked like normal dirty stinky gear oil.Filled by fishing hose down from engine to fill hole and had someone pour exact amount down hose while I made sure hose stayed in hole.No mess.

@Pete717 Жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@eightiesgod 2 жыл бұрын

I think your idea is excellent. I noticed that when I bought a small pump for like 30 bucks on Amazon and used some plastic barbs to fit on some small 5/16'' hose to 1/2'' connection and first sucked with the 12 volt pump the old stuff out and then reversed with a new hose and pumped the new staff in and watched it change color to clear. I pumped till it started coming out, waited, then pumped some more until it started coming out again and then waited and so on until I pumped in about 2 quarts. Finally all clear on my 12 MKZ. Gonna drive for about 1000 miles then do it again. All done in the "fill plug". heh.😀

@jim1connie2you 8 ай бұрын

I added a 1/8" drain plug to the bottom of my Edge's pto and it was simple, it works beautifully, changes every 25000 miles, and takes about 45 minutes. I also added a heat shield between the catalytic converter just to shield heat from the pto.

@user-uj7pf1sr5h 14 күн бұрын

I did the same and saved myself over $2,500 in repairs by preventing a catastrophic failure of the PTU due to FORD's faulty automotive engineering and design.

@WJHandyDad Жыл бұрын

my PTU looks different - it has a drain plug but it doesn't open. The PTU is one of the stupidest designs ever. Put something that they call "lifetime" next to the cats and exhaust. What could possibly go wrong?

@charlespierro8048 2 жыл бұрын

FYI, filling through the vent nipple up top, without removing the fill bolt, takes FOREVER. It's because the oil is hella thick and air has to escape. It took me roughly 18 hours to fill, without removing the fill plug and after drilling a drain hole. I love seeing the internals. Thanks, Pete.

@Pete717 2 жыл бұрын

Copy that sir. My friend filled it from vent hole in little bit under an hour, I dont recall if he took fill bold out or not, I have to check on that. thank you for feedback

@javamon Жыл бұрын

Did you warm up the oil?

@charlespierro8048 Жыл бұрын

@@javamon no. That would have helped, but an ideal solution shouldn't require all of that. Heh.

@jimbouchard528 Жыл бұрын

I used a mustard Squeeze bottle from the dollar store with a clear hose attached and pushed it against the exhaust pipe and it filled it up with 75w 140 in about 5 minutes thru the fill plug. Easy peasey and cheap too !!

@stevefuller3585 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks bro.

@macker0077 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I have a 13 Lincoln MKX and changed the fluid out by the suction method. Vehicle had just over 60K miles on it. Fluid that came out wasn't too bad, but I'm glad I changed it for peace of mind. Looks like Ford/Lincoln changed the after 2017 and added a drain plug...at least on some models (MKX). I think adding a drain plug is the way I'll go for future fluid changes and save the cost of buying extra new fluid (and doing the flush method you mentioned).

@Mr_Meowingtons Жыл бұрын

I hope who ever though it was a good idea to not put a drain plug in it was fired and fell down a flight of stairs. I had a PTU eat its self because the case started leaking where it splits. my new one in my Escape has a drain plug so after having to replace it I change the oil every time I change the engine oil now its only .5 qt so not that bad.

@PursuitMode2011 Жыл бұрын

Exceptional videos as always! PTU’s on the Police Models are equipped with drain plug if I’m not mistaken but what a poor manufacturer design.

@Pete717 Жыл бұрын

Police PTU's do have drain and also cooler with pump built in to it, so as all explorers.

@GabeHelma 8 ай бұрын

@Pete717 what about the Sport Trac Adrenalin 2010? You know anything about the ptu in them?

@Justin-vq9co 2 жыл бұрын

Going to try this here hopefully in the coming weeks.

@bwuepper439 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps, one could put a bare copper wire (like 12 gauge from house wiring) into the tube (perhaps a foot of wire). Then you can bend the tube (and wire) to fit down into the unit at the correct spot. The wire wouldn't limit the flow through the tube by too much.

@plalelal Жыл бұрын

Remove the wire after fully down in.

@joshuagomez3600 Жыл бұрын

Ya that is a great suggestion to help position the tube to suck the oil out, I picked up a used escape with a ton of miles on it.. 235k. It runs surprisingly good. My mind is kinda blown.. But I know this damn thing has to be about to fail. I can't even imagine it is the original one in there. Probably been changed at least once if not twice by now. I'm probably going to try that wire trick. I was looking and I think it wouldn't be toooo bad to get at it from behind and slip the tube on down into the hold, but a wire to help guide it will probably do wonders.

@tomruane2875 11 ай бұрын

Great Idea , I thought the same thing but with bailing wire

@92vanguard 10 ай бұрын

@@plalelal How would you get the wire out if it's inside the tube, inside the PTU? It would have to be longer than the hose.

@danielhoule2061 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video great ideas!

@92vanguard 10 ай бұрын

This makes total sense. The problem is that any heavier shavings are still going to sink to the bottom and end up in the new oil also. At least with sucking it out, you may get some of the out.

@chi4life61 22 күн бұрын

This needs to be done every 30,000 miles or every 40,000 miles. My Ford shop refused to do it because they only want me to spend $1500 or more to replace the whole unit. I have 40,000 miles on my 2020 Ford escort the 2020 and up come with a drain plug and a fill plug so you don’t even have to worry about it, you just do the same as you would the rear differential

@claytgibbons2089 3 ай бұрын

Thks good to know.

@moralesjesse07 2 жыл бұрын

What about lifting the car from the two front wheels as high as u can then the oil will start to level back? And it won't be as low?

@mviking39 Жыл бұрын

Good video. I’ve done mine several times with the suction hose. This has had limited success. I guess something is better than nothing.

@franciscocarrera6188 3 ай бұрын

Likely picking up a used flex soon. Tons of stuff already changed on it including s rebuilt tranny, which is why I think it might be a good buy. However i dont see any records for PTU service so I'll probably do this soon. I wonder if the thin long handle tools used for serpentine belts would help with this job. We'll see!

@WillBilly425 9 ай бұрын

Im worried about over filling with this flush method... Or if I do this flush method will only the right amount of fluid be able to remain?

@katelynnwallway 4 ай бұрын

What are the torque specs when you put the cover back on

@henrysmith3058 Жыл бұрын

Can the ptu failure cause no rverse ? Or is the transmission itself ?

@92vanguard 10 ай бұрын

What size is the fill plug hole? IS it Allen Key or does a socket extension fit?

@abyssiniahenry128 8 ай бұрын

Fill plug takes just a 3/8 ratchet, no extension needed (depending on the vehicle or method you use), no socket or allen wrench.

@krfran 2 жыл бұрын

so had to take the axle out for something else , and it came out easy enough but all the fluid leaked out of the ptu by the axle hole. was not leaking at all before, what does that mean?

@Pete717 2 жыл бұрын

Means that its toast, oil harden or very low, I recommend refilling it with new gear oil, drive it for few days, drain it, refill it again, do it few times until gear oil comes out nice and clean

@TheBigone979 Жыл бұрын

i have a 2011 ford flex with 80k. i have a issue of shuttering/light shaking/vibration when i turn. it only happens at low speeds, say when you turn after a stoplight. there is no vibration after im doing like 8 10mph. could this be caused by a ptu failing?

@gibsonbuilds4841 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like traction control. Try turning traction control off..... and see if it goes away. Same thing on my 15 expedition. Good luck

@javamon Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it make a mess if you pumped oil into the PTU until it ran clear?

@Pete717 Жыл бұрын

yes

@Vlad7sokruta Жыл бұрын

PLEASE HELP! I’ve been having a problem with my 17’ Fusion AWD. Turning, have a bumping/clocking noise. Is this axle or PTU? I have 62,000 miles on the car now - never changed oil in PTU…

@joshuagomez3600 Жыл бұрын

It is hard to say for sure, but that does sound like symptoms of PTU. Although the half axels are much cheaper to replace. If you do it yourself it wouldn't be too bad. I'd suggest getting under there and taking a look at the boots on the half axles. If they are in good shape they are probably ok. Then it is likely the PTU. Also if your exhaust isn't upgraded the fill hole doesn't seem toooo bad to get to. To just try and figure out what is going on you could try and pull the fill plug and stick a finger in there to get some oil and see how it looks. If it is black and nasty its a pretty good guess the PTU is shot. If the oil seems clean and good then I'd look for other problems. From my research it seems like one of the most common issues is the fluid breaking down from heat and that just destroys the unit.

@franciscocarrera6188 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like CV axles to me. My understanding is that PTUs sound more like a whining noise. Like a blender getting stuck.

@Vlad7sokruta 3 ай бұрын

@@franciscocarrera6188 it was the engine shroud. That’s it

@franciscocarrera6188 3 ай бұрын

That's awesome haha make sure to stay on top of the ptu fluid changes tho.

@wish2fish37 Жыл бұрын

I am curious why these PTU units take different amounts of oil?Yours takes 18 ounce,my 2015 MKX calls for 12 and looks like yours and I have seen as much as 23 on these Fords.I see lots of people on KZfaq filling these till the oil comes out of hole,which in my opinion is over filling.An interesting video idea if you still have that unit is try filling with 18 ounces and see where level is and maybe where 12 ounces is.Do not think either amount would be close to the fill hole.

@joshuagomez3600 Жыл бұрын

Well. "Over filling" is more of an issue on something if it doesn't have a way to vent. Since this PTU has a vent it isn't as big of a deal as there is a place for the air to go when the fluid heats up and expands. These just sit in such a hot area that they just get cooked and the fluid fails. I imagine it isn't as bad in colder places and if you don't idle as much and keep the air flowing but Idling in a hot climate would probably cook it really fast. I live in phx az and am terrified of this damn thing failing.

@tracemiller1519 Жыл бұрын

I believe mine is failing, 13 SHO that I just broke 90K on it. I believe I’m smelling a faint smell of “propane”. Apprehensive about trying this. Could I just add a little oil to it?

@Pete717 Жыл бұрын

from all I heard once you get that smell its over, you can try replacing oil and hope for best... Reason it smell is because your breathing hose came off because filter on the end got closed and its spilling oil on the hot transfer case. First, find breather hose, google search it or watch my videos, remove filter from it completely and reinsert hose back on the PTU, remove fill plug, try sucking oil out with pump and refill, you can repeat that few time to flash out all the bad settlement, if you can't remove old oil or not sure if all of that came out, keep adding new oil, drive around the block and fill again, let some spill out to it flashes bad stuff out. let me know how that works

@xIIPINGUIIx Жыл бұрын

my gear oil is spewing from the vent the car still drives smooth no sounds. is it to late??? if i can fill it now would you think it will be ok.

@Pete717 Жыл бұрын

DO it, fingers crossed

@abyssiniahenry128 8 ай бұрын

Were you able to save it? My 2010 SHO is doing this now. Changed the gear oil to Royal Purple about 10K miles ago. Noticed that "propane smell" lately. Now have been doing pump out and refills since trying to "save it".

@darkstar119119 3 ай бұрын

What's the status on your ptu's? Did fresh gear lube in there eventually clean it out and stop it from leaking out the venthole?

@forreststump11 8 ай бұрын

I use a suction gun with yellow tygon fuel line.

@pauld7958 2 жыл бұрын

So you are saying fill the ptu from the vent hole and then drain the plug by taking the plug out and let it all drain out 2 or 3 times

@Pete717 2 жыл бұрын

no, just keep filling from fill hole and let it spill 3-4 quarts, new oil will displace old oil out

@eddalton8530 Жыл бұрын

@Pete717 but won't it be over full at this point ?

@Pitman556 8 ай бұрын

Whats the cost of a replacement ptu? Just the unit?

@tonykirkham6316 5 ай бұрын

The unit in Canada from Ford dealer was $2000 total job was $4200.@50,000 km.I will never buy a mother Ford this is a stupid idea.

@Rockstopmotion Ай бұрын

Have a police sedan taurus is this located on passenger or driver side

@Pete717 Ай бұрын

police version has build in cooler on PTU, you should have no issue,

@Rockstopmotion Ай бұрын

So just keep changing the oil and transmission and it should be ok @Pete717

@ntlineman 4 ай бұрын

I have a better idea, how about a class action suit against Ford for lying to its customers.

@user-uj7pf1sr5h 14 күн бұрын

I'm involved in a class action lawsuit with the NHTSA involving the poorly engineered electronic power steering fault assist. It's unlikely anything will come of it. FORD doesn't stand behind their vehicles or care about its consumers. If you don't believe me just call their customer service and support. You will not get any service or support from FORD unless you're willing to shell out some big money to fix their problem with your vehicle😢

@402SHO 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still have your sho?

@Pete717 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir, SHO is my daily.

@Pete717 2 жыл бұрын

How you been? Have not seen videos from you for some time, please make update video so we know where you at.

@402SHO 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pete717 if your talking about me. I’m still waiting on parts. I feel like me being young I just got pushed to the back burner. But today the turbo company got back and hope they come soon.

@mbellamy82 2 жыл бұрын

@@402SHO Omaha?

@mbellamy82 2 жыл бұрын

My wife just inherited an 08 edge awd. I assume the ptu has never been serviced. I'm looking at the new dorman upgraded unit with the heat shield and drain plug but it's sold out everywhere.

@tonykirkham6316 5 ай бұрын

4200$ in Canada to replace by ford.

@lakerdigital 2 жыл бұрын

I could only get about 3 ounces out.

@Pete717 2 жыл бұрын

Because your suction hose not getting deep enough, try to find very flexible one and little smaller so it can find its patch all the way down, I bet your hose going straight up and getting stuck in the gears

@lakerdigital 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pete717 Yeah. You are right.

@tonloc789 Жыл бұрын

What type of gear oil? No one even minion that! not even in the video...

@imadog131 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe anyone would waste gear oil that’s over $30 a quart to flush that ptu. That to me sounds absolutely stupid. Drill a hole, put in a drain plug then it’s easy. Then it’s about $10 per change.

@Pete717 Жыл бұрын

That would be correct way to do it, I need to do that, you drain out of drain hole and att 18oz of fluid vie breather hole and call it a day!