ZZOOGG Report post Posted February 4, 2020 Rolled over 40,000 miles yesterday so I decided to change several fluids. Used Royal Purple 5w30 for the engine (5.7 quarts) with a Motorcraft filter, and Royal Purple 75/140 for the PTU. Been using R P for a long time and like it. For the transmission fluid I used Motorcraft LV atf. I had the front jacked up so it only drained 3.75 quarts, so that’s exactly what I put back in. The vehicle and the atf had been in the garage for a few days so the fluids In and out were the same temperature. The fluid was not real black and had a slight red tint still. Surprised. Pretty easy job. I do it again at the next couple of oil changes. The PTU was a real pain. I loosened the fill plug first to insure I could put fluid back in, then drained the unit. Both plugs were tight as hell. I filled it using a small hand pump I had bought on amazon and it worked swell. The big surprise was that it only took less than 1/2 a quart. I kept pumping it in but it came running back out. Ugh. Then I looked in the owner’s manual which said .35L for the 2.0 turbo. So, I guess I’m good but what a pain. There was a glob of goo on the drain plug magnet but no solid chunks. The fluid was not really too bad...dirty but not gooey like others have said. I expected worse. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normkol Report post Posted February 21, 2020 Thanks for the write up. I have 30k on my 2016 2.0L, and this looks like what I will be doing this spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engr146 Report post Posted February 21, 2020 After reading about ptu issues and fluid no longer being lifetime ,I need an updated maintenance schedule, what about airbag recalls,has anyone done this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onyxbfly Report post Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Engr146 said: After reading about ptu issues and fluid no longer being lifetime ,I need an updated maintenance schedule, what about airbag recalls,has anyone done this? I would aim for once a year or no more than 15-20k miles depending on your driving habits. I would change the PTU and RDU while shes in the air. I'd also suggest draining and filling your transmission fluid and coolant while shes in the air. If you're local to MD,VA,DE are check out JnCPerFormance. They will do right by you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engr146 Report post Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) Last year I changed coolant and trans fluid at ford,I am scheduling air bag recal replacement and having both PTU and rear diff done along with my normal every 3000 mile oil change ,motor raft fluids only. Edited February 22, 2020 by Engr146 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F4Gary Report post Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 7:48 PM, ZZOOGG said: The PTU was a real pain. I loosened the fill plug first to insure I could put fluid back in, then drained the unit. Both plugs were tight as hell. The PTU has a drain plug? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engr146 Report post Posted February 28, 2020 Ford wants $250 to change PTU and rear end gear oil/fluid ,appoiment on Wednesday morning .also air bag recall being done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadgetjq Report post Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Engr146 said: Ford wants $250 to change PTU and rear end gear oil/fluid ,appoiment on Wednesday morning . At that price it sounds like they were hoping you'd say 'I'll just do it myself." If you aren't able to do it yourself, check with a transmission shop or independent mechanic. With a lift it's a half hour job max plus a quart and a half of lube (give or take). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1004ron Report post Posted February 28, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 5:43 PM, F4Gary said: The PTU has a drain plug? Mine sure does, and a few other M/Y as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadgetjq Report post Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 3:43 PM, F4Gary said: The PTU has a drain plug? '16 and later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Report post Posted March 1, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 5:43 PM, F4Gary said: The PTU has a drain plug? 2015+ Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, yes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engr146 Report post Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) I have 42,000 points from buying my new edge,I will use them on the 07 edge PTU /RDU PM service.I asked for a ballpark price and ford quoted $250 Edited March 2, 2020 by Engr146 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
14AWD3.5 Report post Posted January 2 Late reading and replying but on my 14’ Edge the Firestone charge for the PTU and the RDU services was $230 total. I’ll never need to do the RDU again but obviously the PTU needs more frequent services than once every 70K... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma-2 Report post Posted Sunday at 07:31 AM For reference my local Ford dealer charges approx $80 for the PTU and $60 for the rear axle. (2009 MKX) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites