Okay, I'm late to the party, but my dealer just told me yesterday that I need a new PTU for my 2011 MKX -- $1,900.
I don't know about this dipstick. Why is it necessary? The 2011 MKX/Edge service manual has this about changing the PTU's fluid.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
NOTE: Clean the area around the filler plug before removing. Remove the filler plug.
PTU s without a drain plug
NOTE: The fluid capacity of the PTU is 0.53L (18 oz).
With the PTU fluid level even with the bottom of the fill opening, remove as much fluid as possible from the PTU using the Oil Suction Gun or a suitable tool. Refill the PTU fluid level even with the bottom of the fill opening and install the filler plug hand-tight. With the aid of an assistant, rotate the front tires a minimal of 3 times in the same direction. Remove the filler plug. Using the Oil Suction Gun or a suitable tool, remove as much fluid as possible from the PTU . Refill the PTU fluid level even with the bottom of the fill opening and install the filler plug hand-tight. With the aid of an assistant, rotate the front tires a minimal of 3 times in the same direction. Remove the filler plug. Using the Oil Suction Gun or a suitable tool, remove as much fluid as possible from the PTU . PTU s with a drain plug
NOTE: The fluid capacity of the PTU is 0.53L (18 oz).
Remove the drain plug. Apply silicone sealant to the drain plug threads and install the plug. Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
All vehicles
Fill the PTU with lubricant. The fluid must be even with the bottom of the fill opening. Apply silicone sealant to the filler plug threads and install the plug. Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
So Ford, according to this manual, recommends filling to the bottom of the fill plug. Why are you guys filling to a lower level?
Sorry about the step numbering. The forum's software munged the pasted text's step numbers. The instructions and order is correct, just the numbers are all wrong.
