I stopped at Miller Ford in Lumberton, NJ on my way back after a 250 mile "jaunt" after taking drive shaft out. Asked the Service guy if he knew if any problem with drive shaft out, he brought out 2 of their mechanics to answer my question. First they never heard of a PTU lasting 136,000 miles... I think folks should be aware of this a bit more... but they also said that taking out the driveshaft should "most likely" be ok, just to remember I only have 2 wheel drive now... Took car back to my mechanic, he drained the oil and cleaned out what was left after the burning from the week before with the driveshaft still installed, which seems to have gotten the "aroma" out of the car. I have enjoyed this car since I bought it, MY FIRST FORD EVER... Engine is fantastic, mileage is tolerable, I'd love to upgrade at some point and purchase a newer Edge, but I guess the big question will be, "have you replaced the PTU, and at what mileage?"
Ford should correct this problem immediately on all sold Edges, and new models better have a better warranty on this part until they fix the problem parts.
I guess I'm "lucky" it ran as long as it did... but now my all wheel is a front drive only car... if I'd wanted only two wheel drive car I'd have purchased a 2 wheel drive car... but on the good side, my mileage is easily 2-3+ miles per gallon better right now and I have accidently gotten the front tires to squeal from a standing start... (damned good engine).
