mex3000 Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Just purchased a 2007 SEL AWD with 68k miles.I'm working on vinyl wrapping the front grille, and rear ford emblem. Also plasti dipping the fog light assemblies. So far, vehicle drives well, and no major issues. Next upgrade will be black wheels and smoking out the tail lights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Welcome to the community, Mex, nice lookin' ride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Really nice looking car. If I might make a recommendation, if you can't verify any past service history, I would recommend having the transmission serviced, the PTU flushed and the cooling system flushed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex3000 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Really nice looking car. If I might make a recommendation, if you can't verify any past service history, I would recommend having the transmission serviced, the PTU flushed and the cooling system flushed. Thank you for your advice. First time Edge owner, and just got the info on the famous PTU disaster issue. One thing I couldn't find, what would you estimate all these things to cost me at one time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 If I remember correctly I paid $40 at local Ford dealership. A lot of others in the forum have found their local dealers will not do this. If so, call a local professional transmission shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 A trans shop can likely do trans, ptu, and rdu for 250 or less. Coolant probably another 100 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 You may read that there have been a lot PTU failures. My local dealer told me (right or wrong) they it was their opinion that the PTU fails when the seal starts leaking. This allows the fluid level to drop and remaining fluid gets too hot and turns to goo. I think it would be a good idea to run the car throught your local dealer for your next oil change and ask them to take a close look at the PTU seal (make certain it's not leaking). Leaking or not, it will eventually go bad. The PTU is designed to last the life of the car (which is defined as the life of the warranty.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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