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https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalcis a good start

Wheel balancing (road force/laser) is very important esp with heavy wheels. The springs and front stabilizer bar are likely different on the Sport than the SE/SEL/etc. that have up to 18" wheels. The steering gear is also different. At least they were when I was researching for the 2007-10 MYs. Tie rods, control arms are the same. I would say to have the wheels checked at a wheel shop for trueness and lack of structural defects if the vibration re-manifests.

Welcome, congratulations, and nice pic of your ride!

Good point! I had assumed Ford kept the overall height the same, but not so. https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=235-65r17-265-40r22

Congrats, and best of luck for miles o smiles!

The 22s are heavier wheels compared to the 17s. Not sure exactly how much, but possibly 10-15 lbs per wheel. More weight that needs more power to move. But it shouldn't feel like a 50 ft boat. Perhaps the non-Sport compliant suspension makes it feel that way?

Probably part of the fuel pump, as has been the case since 2007.

Breaks up the monotony of an otherwise giant a**?

correct.

IIRC from the original PTU dissection posts, bearings and gears both fail, I would assume bearings go first. As to which gear/bearing goes most often, likely only Ford/Lincoln are in the know.

that and the cabin air filter would be first guesses. as long as you don't hear sloshing sounds when making hard lefts, the blower motor is likely OK.

The vent is likely crimped on, and can be removed with a flat head screwdriver. Try this HOWTO: http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,6849.0.html Well, we know where to drill on the PTU for the Edge Sport, not sure the same location applies to the Fusion Sport or not, unless someone has opened that unit up and identified the proper clearances. What year Fusion Sport, btw? 2010-12? The design does look very similar to that in the Edge/MKX http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-thru-12-Fusion-MKZ-Milan-OEM-Genuine-Ford-PTO-Power-Take-Off-Differential-NEW-/172284755149

One can only hope. Maybe revision H. But I have my doubts.

The section they mentioned is very generic, and deals more with the driveshaft & RDU than the PTU itself, sadly. I had looked through it, and disappointingly though not unexpectedly, there is little knowledge to be had there. I mean they don't even show you the insides of the PTU in the FSM, so what do you expect! For the transmission, they can bore you to death with all the clutches, gears, sensors, but the PTU, nothing nada zilch. Noise Symptoms Once a symptom is classified as a noise, the particular conditions under which the noise occurs need to be identified. These conditions are identified and verified during the road test. For example, a noise may only occur while turning. The next step is to determine which systems on the vehicle are related to that condition. In this case, the steering system and wheel/tire system may be suspect. After identifying possible systems, a preliminary inspection of these systems should be done. If the source of noise is still unidentified, use a listening device (such as the ChassisEAR) to pinpoint the source. Once the source has been identified, determine if this source is related to the suspected system previously identified. If it is related, then complete the repair to resolve the customer concern. If it is unrelated, then it is possible that the source of the noise is a reactor to a noise being transmitted through a transfer path. If this is the case, repairing the reactor will not resolve the customer concern. The transfer path must be identified and a determination made if the noise is normal, but accentuated by the transfer path (conductor), or if the originator is the fault causing excessive noise to transfer to another component through a conductor. There is a relationship between systems identified as related to conditions and the noise transfer path. In some cases, the condition under which the noise occurs has nothing to do with the identified source. This relationship is important in the diagnosis of noise concerns. It is the first clue that the identified source of noise might be a reactor and that further investigation is needed to diagnose a possible noise transfer path concern. Based on the results from the road test, make a determination of which action in the symptom chart to take first Front end noise while driving vehicle Front suspension REFER to Section 204-00 . Drive axle or differential REFER to Section 205-00 . Brake system REFER to Section 206-00 . Steering linkage or gear REFER to Section 211-00 . Transmission/transaxle Refer to the appropriate section in Group 307 for the procedure. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 308 for the procedure. GO to the Symptom Chart in the appropriate section. Engine REFER to Section 303-00 . Exhaust system REFER to Section 309-00 . Body REFER to the Symptom Chart in Section 501-00 . Rear end noise while driving vehicle Rear suspension REFER to Section 204-00 . Drive axle or differential REFER to Section 205-00 . Brake system REFER to Section 206-00 . Transmission/transaxle Refer to the appropriate section in Group 307 for the procedure. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 308 for the procedure. GO to the Symptom Chart in the appropriate section. Exhaust system REFER to Section 309-00 . Body REFER to the Symptom Chart in Section 501-00 .

It definitely could. The problem is the PTU is the distribution interface, so it can easily be a weak point. Good thing, it is clutchless, so there is that at least! Tho a clunk on acceleration I would normally favor a mount, engine or transmission. This does sound more like the PTU. There are Ford-noted situations where these events occur on light cruise going uphill for example. But again, check the mounts for play, just to be sure. Mileage is not a good indicator if the driving conditions qualify for special operating conditions under the Ford definition. I know the roads in my area keep getting bumpier and rougher, so I don't expect suspension/body pieces to last as long as on the classic American road.

February 27, 2017 MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: SSM 46412 - PTU Components: POWER TRAIN, EQUIPMENT NHTSA ID Number: 10095858 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 46412 Summary SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDENTIFY THIS NOISE, REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 100-04, AND FOLLOW THE SYMPTOM CHART. IF THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE IS IDENTIFIED AS THE PTU AND/OR INTERNAL TO THE PTU, DISASSEMBLE PTU ASSEMBLY. REFER TO UPDATED WSM, SECTION 308-07. IF THE PTU IS DETERMINED TO BE REPAIRABLE, UTILIZE KIT GB5Z-7P258-A (PTU Idler Gear Repair Kit, about $315) AND THE INCLUDED INSTRUCTION SHEET. FOR CLAIMING, USE CAUSAL PART 7P258 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 07 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL. 77 Associated Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR FORD EDGE 2007-2016 FORD EXPLORER 2007-2016 FORD FLEX 2009-2016 FORD TAURUS 2007-2016 FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR 2013-2015 LINCOLN MKS 2009-2016 LINCOLN MKT 2009-2016 LINCOLN MKX 2007-2016 LINCOLN MKZ 2007-2016

Have seen TSS/OSS issues on the Ecoboosts occasionally.

Very very traditional

That is for marketing purposes. But the Sport can tow just as well as the 3.5L Edge can, no worries. You just have to get an aftermarket hitch for it. Welcome, atekido, good luck in your search. You can def get some good mileage from the Sport, but the heavier your right foot, the more you are in the "needs a tune" category, which can deliver performance AND better mpg Stock tunes on the EB tend to run quite rich.

Have them replace both the turbine and output speed sensors, they work in tandem, so never a good idea to replace just the one. May have to pay for the part/a little added labor, but worth the peace of mind. IMHO.

It is an "idiot" gauge because it tells you basic states of the coolant temperature. It does not accurately depict the operating temperature of the coolant, especially once warmed up. Once you hook up Forscan Pro & an OBD II adapter, you can see the temps blowbyblow, since you will have actual numbers to look at.

try this procedure for hub replacement http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/21394-sync-3-and-carplayandroid-auto-information/page-13?do=findComment&comment=165170

Should bolt right up. At least a couple of others have done this already.

that gauge is an "idiot" gauge. You would need to read direct from the obd port to get relevant data,

8000? How do you figure? Got me curious now.