I wanted to like this PTU but can buy Dorman Products anymore. I had one of these put in my 2015 Explorer by a shop, followed the break in procedure and it was leaking within 400 miles from the seal where the driveshaft mounts. I got a second one and it failed the exact same way. Doorman swapped out the first and after the second failure they said to go back with a ford unit. I got a new ford unit and it is working fine. Oriellys sent both back to Dorman on the same ticket and Dorman only gave me $400 to cover $1600 for labor on the two Dorman failures. Labor was high due to using a very good shop. Precision Transmission (They have tons of videos on KZfaq) As much as this looks like a smart choice I can’t recommend it.

Guys you should sticky a comment saying this is NOT FOR TWIN TURBO ECOBOOST ENGINES! This is only rated for the non-turbo engines. UNLESS you actually made one that can handle a twin turbo. When I was researching this 2 years ago, you advised that it's not for the turbo cars, if I put this unit on it that it will likely fail and that you didn't have a model made to handle the turbo charged engines. If that's changed, you might also want to make that clear to your customers.

Holy hell a drain plug! How Ford didn’t think of this is beyond me…lifetime fluid my butt!

HOLY HELL, IT'S LEMMY! Always wondered where you went. Good to see you back on the Tube.

FORD SHOULD HAVE BEEN SUED FOR LIEING ABOUT THE OIL AND THEN MADE COMPLETE PAID RECALL.

Good to see lemmy again I’m used to seeing his vidz on revzilla

Great Job, Lemmy!

Just found this video !!! All I have to say is what took so long to come out with this part. Glad you have tho !!! Might and go out and buy another AWD edge.

Don't fall for what this guy claims folks. We installed one of these ptu's at our shop because it was half the cost of a oem and a oem was a few days out. Where do I start with the problems we had.. first the ptu would not fit because the case was physically at least a 1/4 inch thicker all the way around, cool right? No not cool had to grind a couple spots of the case down to even get it to fit onto the transmission without contacting the engine. Sweet all done with a slight modification. Go to install the lower bolt of the ptu and that wont fit because the case is so thick it is overlapping the bolt hole... get all done go for a test drive and come back to transmission fluid leaking everywhere out of the right axle shaft seal. Okay now wtf..did we cut the seal installing the shaft? No, further diag uncovered that the seal in the ptu from the factory was installed backwards..... okay fine we will install a new oem seal. Drive it again and now we are leaking gear lube everywhere. Okay now wtf... apparently the gear lube was leaking from the vent of the ptu that had no baffle to stop fluid from slinging out. At the end of the day Dorman reimbursed us and also paid us to install a oem ptu. For every solution Dorman has a problem. Oh and our parts stores pulled these units off the self and Dorman did too due to many problems. Good job Dorman. test your products next time.

Nice fix !!

Hi , thank you for the explaination .. i have a question please : do you guys manufacture this PTU from scratch and make it similar to Ford PTU with the changes you highlighted in the vedio ? Or you just make the changes on the brand new Frod PTU and sell it ?

Please don’t forget about us… 2019 Explorer Sport 3.5 Ecoboost

The OEM unit is most definitely serviceable, albeit not as easy with a drain plug. But dealers and local mechanics most definitely service it.

Just had major issues with drive train. Dealership is telling me new tranny and PTU are necessary. Funny thing is when I told them I smelled Natural Gas and was concerned about the PTU (about 2 months before it failed) they dismissed it as if it was unimportant. Dragged the car to a transmission shop - waiting on their evaluation now. But this vid helps and I'm going to ask them about this part specifically. Thanks!!

Hello. I have a 2017 Flex limited AWD with the Ecoboost Turbo 3.5 and factory tow package. What version of you product would I need? My PTU is going out and I need a fix fast.

I do very much appreciate the response I received below, but see that the PTU featured in this video is model 600-234XD, and is apparently only for 2015 and earlier Fords. My two cars ('16 Taurus and '18 Explorer) are being shown to use what looks like a factory unit PN 600-239. I am unaware of any across-the-board changes Ford made to the PTU in 2016 that would prevent the 234XD from being used in 201 +. I would just like a better explanation, if possible, because I did already have to have the PTU in the Explorer replaced, so obviously there was no magic cure in 2016.

We service these on our interceptors with 3.7 though drain plug using vacuum method and filling pump with 75w140 and never lost one we do it every 12k.

Could you please specify the correct part # for the 2014 explorer sport with 3.5 eco boost? I am confused with so many variants. Thank you.

Your video was so helpful I went ahead and bit the bullet! Difference between what Ford offered and your Dorman wasn't much. I had my local mechanic install a Dorman on my 2013 Ford Edge. I paid $3000 for the entire repair which from all the calls I made was around average. I noticed the old PTU smell right away after the work and thought it was the old PTU fluid burning off? Or so I thought. So it's been a couple weeks and while changing my oil, I also wanted to see my new Dorman but noticed it was leaking fresh fluid. The fluid was dripping off, translucent and amber color. The old fluid was black sludge. I checked my trans fluid and it's topped off and good color. Off the top of your head, what do you think about this? I'm taking it back Monday and just wanted your opinion or insight before I get there. I hope it's just a lose bolt or something. Thanks for any help.

Thank you! I am thinking of purchasing a 2018 MKZ AWD and it is nice to know there is another option.

Do you have a model that will fit a 2013 taurus interceptor? Any difference besides the temp sensor in the police models?

Great video explanation! What is the approximate cost for this type of repair in 2022?

Good day, I have a 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan non turbo. It is I believe in the process of failing. What part number corresponds to a correct replacement unit, as I have visited the web page for proper fitment and none are available for a police interceptor. Thank you.

This is what I like company's that Don just make the same crap they find the issues and make it better

Put the link to purchase this unit in the comment section. I cant seem to find it anywhere online on amazon or ebay. Thanks

Any chance y'all are working on upgraded units for the 2014+ Jeep Cherokee PTU's and RDUs?

Have you made already a replacement for a Bronco Sport 1.5L ?

Wish yall made them for sport explorer

Holy shit... its Lemmy!!!

Would your upgraded ptu work for a 2012 MKZ with a 3.5L?

What country is this manufactured in? What country are the components that go into are from? Thanks!

I have a 2012 ford edge sport 3.7L V6 AWD. Is this compatible with the 3.7L?

Called Dorman about this, Parts and then tech services could NOT FIND ANY FOR FORD ESCAPES

Good price, about what the Ford unit is. Does this require the same plastic tool that Ford requires for inserting the shafts through? I changed the PTU in my wife's Edge and we dropped the back of the subframe down for access. If this was available at that time I would have used this instead.

I'm looking at a used Lincoln MKT which has the same PTU. I was thinking of adding a diff cooler like off roaders use.

Just drill and tap a drain hole in your existing unit and change the fluid before it’s too late

Just found this video and went to check it out on the website. I put in both of my cars - 2016 Taurus and 2018 Explorer - and it says it doesn’t fit either one. Huh?

Does this fit the first generation Lincoln MKZ AWD? Or Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan, 2006-2012 ?

Do you guys have for 2017 Explorer Sport??

What about performance Wise, same gearing and all that or?

What's your warranty? What is your new seal material? How have you addressed your early seal failures as described in the comments? Do you use new Ford internal parts and case?

So is this installed differently than the OEM model? 3:09 minute mark of the video makes it sound like it is installed differently... But why?

Where I can get this? Seems to be out of stock pretty much everywhere.

I heard a mechanic say that the PTU's (PTO's) also fail because some owners replace only two tires at the time, and that unevenly worn tires cause accelerated wear on the internals of the unit. Until now, I only heard that was a problem with some Jeep transffer case/transmissions, but never Ford. Is it true, or just a myth?

Do you make one for the Explorer SPORT?

will you be making one for the 2015 ecoboost mks?

At this point Doorman might be better at fixing Ford's than Ford!

Lemmy, what the world. I thought you were with RevZilla? What is this alternate universe I am living in?

Why will this not fit the 2011 Taurus SHO?

Do you have it available for a 2016 Taurus SHO?

Does a part number exist for the 2014 ford flex limited ecoboost models?

Do you guys offer one for a 2016 ford explorer sport?

Question: How am I supposed to fix my Ford’s PTU’s for good if you don’t have anything for my Ford vehicles? From your website, “Sorry, this part is not a fit for your 2011 Ford F150 or your 2015 Ford Taurus SHO”.

It's on backorder 90day possibly longer. Dorman doesn't specify a warranty. They told me to contact my local parts store. Autozone wants $1080 AnD a $400 core charge and couldn't tell me anything about warranty on this unit.

Where can this be purchased? I checked your website and it’s not there

I want to buy one where can I buy one and can it handle more torque???? And if so how much more???

would this fit a 2015 ford egde?

Bought a new ptu for a 2010 Lincoln mkx right off the passenger side seal failed, had to replace it now 1 year later the rear pinion seal is failing. The lifetime warranty will require me to buy a new ptu pay for removal of the old and installation of the new one. Then pay for shipment back of the old one and then it up to them if they would cover the failed ptu.

No fix for the 2016 3.5 xlt? Just the older models?

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…

will it fit a 2013 ford taurus sho non pp?

I have a 2017 Fusion Sport 2.7L TT. It only came with AWD. When I first heard of lubrication possible issues, I checked it out. My PTU DOES have a full plug and a drain plug and it also has an oil cooler albeit a small one. I drained the OE fluid which, at approx 10,000 mi. had started to turn very dark but far from the thick black goo I'd seen in so many videos or pictures. I have incorporated a drain/fill along with the engine oil for the last 3 services (5000 mi intervals) and each drain shows relatively clean fluid and equally importantly, NO axle seal leaks. I strongly recommend changing the PTU fluid on a regular schedule of at LEAST 10000 mi. Use a high quality full synthetic; I prefer Amsoil. Note: this car is not stock and now puts out approx 380hp and 420lbft of torque due some mods I have made e.g. tune, larger intercooler, larger throttle body, low restriction air intake, etc

What's the part number for a ptu for a 16 Taurus SHO?

Please let this gorgeous PTU be compatible with my taurus sho 🙏. I want to push 550 hp!

Yeah I'm going to need to go ahead and order me that because I think I'm going to kick this Ford explorer that I got and I know when it feels I want to have to go through this number so if you can leave me a link to the website where I can what I want thank you and have a great day

So I have a 2013 Taurus police interceptor, plz tell me it’ll fot

How to buy it in Saudi Arabia?

make a performance model. looking at getting a used explorer sport 3.5 ecoboost. going to do new intake, downpipes, cat-back, and tune at the very least so the stock PTU has no chance.

My 2016 escape with 2.0 ecoboost has a drain plug with a magnet in the plug.

I can’t find a PTU for a 2010 Taurus sho?

Does a failing PTU cause a shudder?

How much does this unit cost $

How much for this product?

Is this the dude from RevZilla?

This might be a great video, but a not so good PTU unit. I have bought one and paid to have installed, and fail on the way home, with leaking PTU fluid out the rear seal. Now I have to have it removed at my expense, and try another one. Contacting Dorman was a waste of time. Not Happy

TAKE MY MONEY!!!!

Lemmy❤

Ford maverick needs that. They failing alot

What the Dorman unit cost That's sorta important! Ill wait!

I could have used one of those OE Fix units on my Jaguar, i had to pull a front axle in order to make a direction change.

Lemmy???

75w140

risky upgrade indeed

not for turbocharged SHO

We gotta sue Ford!

how can I "love" this video? OMG - the Ford part is horrible and they should all be recalled and replaced! Mine has one of their "upgraded" versions that has a drain plug in the bottom, but the drain plug is a soft aluminum that is somewhere between 1/4" and 7mm allen and whoever accessed it last must have put permanent loctite on it because all it does is tear up, even with damaged bolt removers

SHO owners beware, this upgraded PTU does not fit the turbo-charged SHO!!!

They don't want it serviceable because you replace it

I would one but you all dont sell this