Craigbomb

Thanks so much! I've tried a couple who have refused, maybe I'll attempt to ask for a technician to explain. I wish there was like a one page PDF on the PTU and issue I could just hand someone.

Thanks! I don't have an actual Goodyear store near me (I'm in the Seattle area), but have pepboys, Discount Tire, etc. Maybe I can check with them.

This is what I need to do! How easy was it to get to the fill plug? Is it on top or how/where do you access it? Have to put up on a lift, or just jack stands/ramp?

How is everyone changing it when there is no drain plug?

Hello all - new here as well! Recently got a 07 Edge SEL AWD and love it. Its immaculate and was owned by an elderly couple who meticulously maintained in, CARFAX checked and all. The issue is I never saw any maintenance or service to the PTO on any of the reports. No big deal at the time. After doing some research and reading a ton on the PTU issue, I am wanted to get in and service it the best I can, as I am now periodically starting to smell the faint "propane" smell. No leaks or anything on my driveway or anything yet, but seems every fifth time or so, once it gets heated up, I start to smell faint propane smell from HVAC. After reading, it seems this is an earlier symptom to PTU going out. I'm in the Seattle area, and wondering if anyone has any recommendations on places to go at least get this drained and filled a few times? So far the shops I've called said they wouldn't touch this and to bring it to a dealership for service. Of course Ford won't service this part outside of full replacement. It sounds as if drilling a drain hole is the best long term solution, but I can't seem to find anyone to do it around here, due to liability of going too far and hitting gears and destroying the $600 part.