FORD PTU - EASIEST WAY to change gear fluid

3 ways to change Gear Oil in your FORD PTU
2010-2020 All Wheel drive FORD vehicles how to.

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[wishfish]

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 YouTube 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.

[eightiesgod]

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.😀

[jimconnieyou]

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.

[WJHandyDad]

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?

[charlespierro]

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.

[bwuepper]

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.

[davidshumway]

So if the tube is hard to get routed to the bottom and it just wants to go straight back, how would flushing a couple quarts through it be effective if the tube goes straight to the back and not to the bottom.

[moralesjesse]

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?

[Mr_Meowingtons]

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.

[PursuitMode]

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.

[ntlineman]

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

[vanguard]

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.

[macker]

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).

[mviking]

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

[katelynnwallway]

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

[vanguard]

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

[XX-]

Do you have pics of exactly where the PTU is located?? Thanks

[franciscocarrera]

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!

[Justin-vqco]

Going to try this here hopefully in the coming weeks.

[ourv]

The problem with FORDS PTU is-
1 It is under engineered. It is not as robust as it needed to be.
2 Ford wraps the PTU up in exhaust & coolant hoses. Too hot.
3 There is no drain plug for servicing.
DORMAN builds a replacement PTU which is more robust has better cooling AND it comes with a drain plug. $850.

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