How to fix a failing Ford PTU for good

If you’re driving a Ford equipped with AWD, you may have experienced grinding, clunking, or chattering coming from undercar. Often, the source of those noises is a failed power transfer unit. Replacing the failed unit with another that’s not serviceable instantly puts an expiration date on the new part—the clock is ticking until the next replacement. End the cycle of endless replacements!

[cliffordcawthon]

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 YouTube) As much as this looks like a smart choice I can’t recommend it.

[jontnoneya]

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.

[wetbread]

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

[markaustin]

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.

[bretlange]

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 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.

[rgr]

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

[rlrides]

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

[pingpong]

What part would I need for a Ford Fusion 3.0L AWD SEL 2010? (TR CODE is W)

[ethereous]

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

[johnz]

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.

[fayezfamfa]

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 ?

[jontnoneya]

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!!

[honestspirit]

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.

[workinwithme]

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.

[olddog]

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

[STREETLIFE]

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.

[ABXPONCE]

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

[ProfSnakes]

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

[chewbacag]

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

[SonnyT]

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.